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25N 01W - Survey Map of South Branch Township, Crawford County
A collection of survey maps of the bottom eastern third of South Branch Township in Crawford County, Michigan. All three maps are of the entirety of the bottom eastern third of the township. The township lines were measured in 1838; the subdivision...
GLO Plat Maps

29N 04W - Survey Map of Hayes Township, Otsego County
A survey map of the bottom half of Hayes Township in Otsego County, Michigan. The township lines were originally measured in 1839, but the subdivision lines were re-measured in 1856.
GLO Plat Maps

29N 02W - Survey Map of Chester Township, Otsego County
A survey map of the bottom half of Chester Township in Otsego County, Michigan. The township lines were originally measured in 1839, but the subdivision lines were re-measured in 1857.
GLO Plat Maps

29N 01W - Survey Map of Charlton Township, Otsego County
A survey map of the bottom third of Charlton Township in Otsego County, Michigan. The meridian line, which served as the eastern township boundary, was measured in 1839 along with the other township boundaries. The southern township boundary and...
GLO Plat Maps

27N 04W - Survey Map of Frederic Township, Crawford County
A survey map of the bottom half of Frederic Township in Crawford County, Michigan. The township lines were originally measured in 1839; the subdivision lines were re-surveyed in 1852.
GLO Plat Maps

27N 01W - Survey Map of Lovells Township, Crawford County
A survey map of the bottom third of Lovells Township in Crawford County, Michigan. The meridian line, which served as the eastern township boundary, was measured in 1839 along with the other township boundaries. The subdivision lines were...
GLO Plat Maps

26N 04W - Survey Map of Grayling Township, Crawford County
A survey map of the bottom western fifth of Grayling Township in Crawford County, Michigan. The township lines were measured in 1839; the subdivision lines were re-surveyed in 1852.
GLO Plat Maps

26N 03W - Survey Map of Grayling Township, Crawford County
A survey map of the bottom middle fifth of Grayling Township in Crawford County, Michigan. The township lines were measured in 1839; the subdivision lines were re-surveyed in 1852. Note: the City of Grayling is located around Sections 6, 7, 8, 17,...
GLO Plat Maps

26N 02W - Survey Map of Grayling Township, Crawford County
A survey map of the bottom eastern fifth of Grayling Township in Crawford County, Michigan. The township lines were measured in 1839; the subdivision lines were re-surveyed in 1852.
GLO Plat Maps

25N 02W - Survey Map of South Branch Township, Crawford County
A survey map of the bottom western third of South Branch Township in Crawford County, Michigan. The township lines were measured in 1838 and 1839; the southern boundary line and the subdivision lines were re-surveyed in 1852. Note: While the map...
GLO Plat Maps

21N 04W -Survey Map of Roscommon Township, Roscommon County
A survey map of the bottom western third of Roscommon Township in Roscommon County, Michigan. The township lines were originally measured in 1837; the subdivision lines and part of the western township line were re-measured in 1852.
GLO Plat Maps

21N 03W - Survey Map of Roscommon Township, Roscommon County
A survey map of the bottom eastern third of Roscommon Township in Roscommon County, Michigan. The township lines were originally measured in 1837; the subdivision lines were re-measured in 1850. Note: while the map only credits William A. Burt for...
GLO Plat Maps

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-07-02 Letter from Alvin Hank
Letter from Alvin Hank to Lydia Hank dated July 2, 1864. In this letter, Hank discusses his upcoming furlough.
Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin; American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Lydia (Abbott) Hank; Hank, Lydia (Abbott);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-99: Civil War Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo Barker. In this diary, Barker discusses daily life while stationed around Corinth Mississippi. In the diary he describes witnessing a deserter execution, bringing in Confederate prisoners, battle experiences, and...
American Civil War; Barker, Lorenzo A.; Lorenzo A. Barker; Western Sharpshooters; 66th Illinois Infantry; Sixty-sixth Illinois Infantry; Corinth (Miss.); regimental history; Confederate Prisoners of War; deserters;
Civil War Manuscripts

Eighth Michigan Infantry (National) Battle Flag
This flag was carried by the Eighth Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment, known as the "Wandering Regiment" for their long marches and hard battles in seven states. It replaced the regiment's first flag, which had become too battle-scarred for...
American Civil War; battle flags; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-05-14 Letter from Lib Ewing
Letter from Lib Ewing to Mack Ewing dated May 14, 1865. In this letter, she discusses the sinking of the Sultana and the fate of her brother, Cam Smith, who was a passenger on said steamboat.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Elizabeth (Smith) Ewing; Ewing, Elizabeth (Smith); Lib Ewing; Ewing, Lib; Sultana (Steamboat);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-02-22 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated February 22, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses visiting relatives, Washington's Birthday celebrations in Washington, D.C., family news, and Confederate Prison Camps.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); private; Washington's Birthday; Union Prisoners of War;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-01-09 Letter from John Forquer
Letter from John Forquer to Mack Ewing dated January 9, 1862. In this letter, he discusses life as a soldier.
American Civil War; Forquer, John M.; John M. Forquer; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; camp life; Second Michigan Cavalry; 2nd Michigan Cavalry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-21: Waldo LaRue Collection
1863-01-18 Letter from George C. Gordon
Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated January 18, 1863. In this letter, he discusses lodging conditions, the status of his regiment, and the finances of the army.
American Civil War; George C. Gordon; Gordon, George C.; Caroline (Spencer) Gordon; Gordon, Caroline (Spencer); Carrie Gordon; Gordon, Carrie; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Belle Plain (Va.); tent; sleeping conditions; regimental history; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-57: W. R. Fudge Collection
1861-1863 Diary of James W. Hoffman Transcript
1861-1863 Diary transcript of James W. Hoffman. In this diary, he discusses joining his regiment, riding on the railroad, soldier life, picket duty, dress parades, illnesses, riding a steamboat, his horse, skirmishes, visiting locals, African...
American Civil War; Hoffman, James W.; James W. Hoffman; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; Third Michigan Cavalry; enlistment; railroad; soldier life; picket duty; dress parade; illness; health; steamer; horse; skirmish; civilians; African Americans; slavery;...
Civil War Manuscripts

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