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MS 22: Civil War diary of Cyrus Bacon
1861-1863 Diary of Cyrus Bacon
1861-1863 diary of Cyrus Bacon. In this diary, Bacon describes daily life in the Seventh Michigan Infantry. He gives vivid accounts of Yorktown, Fair Oaks, White Oak Swamp, Antietam, and Gettysburg.
American Civil War; Bacon, Cyrus; Cyrus Bacon; Seventh Michigan Infantry; 7th Michigan Infantry; Assistant Surgeon; Commissioned Officer; Yorktown (Va.); Battle of Yorktown; Seven Days Campaign; Seven Days' Battles, Va., 1862; Battle of Fair Oaks;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 67-126: James G. Durham Collection
1862-09-27 Transcript of letter from Edson Conrad
Transcript of letter from Edson Conrad to his parents dated September 27, 1862. In this letter, he discusses Antietam, death, the weather, food, and finances.
Edson Conrad; Conrad, Edson; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 19th Michigan Infantry; private; Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862; Battle of Antietam; death; weather; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1863-03-20 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated March 20, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the baby's health, food, the draft, picket duty, the status of family and friends, and finances.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Murfreesboro (Tenn.); baby; whooping cough; food;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-03-22 Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman
Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated March 22, 1862. In this letter, Clarence describes his regiment's movements, nearby Native Americans, horses, peddlers, supplies, stealing and John...
American Civil War; Clarence L. Houseman; Houseman, Clarence L.; William G. Houseman; Houseman, William G.; Sally (Houseman) Wheeler; Wheeler, Sally (Houseman); Seventh Kansas Cavalry; 7th Kansas Cavalry; Humboldt (Kan.); regimental history; Native...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-21: Waldo LaRue Collection
1863-05-01 Letter from George C. Gordon
Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated May 1, 1863. In this letter, he describes the Battle of Chancellorsville the status of family and friends after the battle, and Confederate deserters.
American Civil War; George C. Gordon; Gordon, George C.; Caroline (Spencer) Gordon; Gordon, Caroline (Spencer); Carrie Gordon; Gordon, Carrie; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Fredericksburg (Va.); Battle of Chancellorsville; Chancellorsville, Battle...
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

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-03-09 through 1865-03-11 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 9, 1865 through March 11, 1865. In this letter, she discusses Alvin Hank's visit to Michigan and her and Mack's future life together.
American Civil War; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-01-10 Letter from Robert McDougall
Letter from Robert McDougall to Mack Ewing dated January 10, 1862. In this letter, he describes camp life, soldier morale, and community news.
American Civil War; Robert McDougall; McDougall, Robert; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; camp life; morale; deserters; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; Second Michigan Cavalry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-12-21 Letter from Robert McDougall
Letter from Robert McDougall to Mack Ewing dated December 21, 1861. In this letter, he discusses the weather, Confederate prisoners, and community news.
American Civil War; McDougall, Robert; Robert McDougall; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Confederate Prisoners of War; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; Second Michigan Cavalry;
Civil War Manuscripts

08S 17W - Survey Map of Bertrand Township, Berrien County
A collection of maps detailing the eastern part of Bertrand Township in Berrien County, Michigan. The first map is of the region east of the Indian boundary line in the eastern portion of Bertrand Township, measured in late 1835. The second map...
GLO Plat Maps

08S 13W - Survey Map of Mottville Township, St. Joseph County & Porter Township, Cass County
A collection of maps detailing the western portion of Mottville Township in St. Joseph County, Michigan and the southern portion of Porter Township in Cass County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details the western portion of...
GLO Plat Maps

06S 10W - Survey Map of Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County
A collection of maps of Nottawa Township in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Nottawa Township and was drawn in July 1826. The second map details islands in the portion of the St. Joseph River that...
GLO Plat Maps

01S 11W - Survey Map of Cooper Township, Kalamazoo County
A collection of survey maps concerning Cooper Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Cooper Township and was drawn in January 1827. The second map details islands in the portion of the...
GLO Plat Maps

07N 10W - Survey Map of Ada Township, Kent County
A collection of survey maps of Ada Township in Kent County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Ada Township and was drawn in February 1831. The second map details islands in the portion of the Grand River that runs...
GLO Plat Maps

02S 08W - Survey Map of Battle Creek Township, Calhoun County
A collection of survey maps of Battle Creek Township in Calhoun County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Battle Creek Township and was drawn in April 1826. The second map details islands in a lake located between...
GLO Plat Maps

01S 08W - Survey Map of Bedford Township, Calhoun County
A collection of survey maps of Bedford Township in Calhoun County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Bedford Township and was drawn in May 1826. The second map details islands in the portion of the Kalamazoo River...
GLO Plat Maps

06S 17W - Survey Map of Berrien Township, Berrien County
A collection of survey maps of Berrien Township in Berrien County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Berrien Township and was drawn in May 1828. The second map details the part of Berrien Township that is west of the...
GLO Plat Maps

06N 08W - Survey Map of Boston Township, Ionia County
A collection of survey maps of Boston Township in Ionia County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Boston Township and was drawn in December 1830. The second map details islands in the portion of the Grand River that...
GLO Plat Maps

01N 04W - Survey Map of Brookfield Township, Eaton County
A collection of survey maps of Brookfield Township in Eaton County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Brookfield Township and was drawn in November 1825. The second map details Section 34 of Brookfield Township; this...
GLO Plat Maps

07S 18W - Survey Map of Buchanan Township, Berrien County
A collection of survey maps of Buchanan Township in Berrien County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details the portion of Buchanan Township west of the Indian Boundary Line and west of the St. Joseph River and was drawn in...
GLO Plat Maps

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