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MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-11-10 Letter from Ambrose Abbott
Letter from Ambrose Abbott and Eleanor Abbott to Alvin Hank and Lydia Hank dated November 10, 1861. In this letter, they discuss Gardner Abbott's enlistment and family news.
American Civil War; Abbott, Ambrose; Alvin Hank; Ambrose Abbott; Hank, Alvin; Hank, Lydia (Abbott); Lydia (Abbott) Hank; Abbott, Eleanor; Eleanor Abbott; enlistment
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 60-7: Theodore G. Foster collection
1862-02-06 Volunteer Enlistment for Alfred Henry Slocum
Enlistment papers of Alfred Henry Slocum dated February 6, 1862.
American Civil War; Alfred Henry Slocum; Slocum, Alfred Henry; Third Michigan Infantry; 3rd Michigan Infantry; enlistment
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1861-05-14 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister-in-law, Hattie Crane, dated May 14, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his enlistment, a rumor of his alleged marriage, and camp life.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; Harriett (Heyward) Crane; Crane, Harriett (Heyward); Hattie Crane; Crane, Hattie; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Cantonment Blair (Mich.); Detroit (Mich.); State Fair...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1861-11-23 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister, Lura Huff, dated November 23, 1861. In this letter, he discusses receiving letters from his sister, his thoughts on the war, a dress parade in front of General McClellan, and his brother's enlistment.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; Lura Huff; Huff, Lura; Zelura (Crane) Huff; Huff, Zelura (Crane); Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Camp Lyon (Va.); mail; military review; parade; George McClellan;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1861-05-15 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated May 15, 1861. In this letter, he tells him of his enlistment.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; William Crane; Crane, William; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Cantonment Blair (Mich.); Detroit (Mich.); State Fair Ground (Detroit, Mich.); enlistment;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous manuscript collection
1862-01 Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh
Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh to Amori B. Cook, dated January 1862. In this letter, he discusses skirmishes, African Americans, and recruiting in the army.
American Civil War; Daniel Dillabaugh; Dillabaugh, Daniel; Amori B. Cook; Cook, Amori B.; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry; Beaufort (S.C.); skirmish; African Americans; Slavery; enlistment;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2004-23: Bush Family Collection
1862-11-22 Letter from Edwin A. Bush
Letter from Edwin Bush to Henry E. Bush dated November 22, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his enlistment, courting, and the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Edwin A. Bush; Bush, Edwin A.; Henry E. Bush; Bush, Henry E.; 17th Michigan Infantry; Seventeenth Michigan Infantry; private; enlistment; courting; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-10-09 Letter from Lib Ewing
Letter from Lib Ewing to Nan Ewing dated October 9, 1864. In this letter, she discusses the status of family members serving on the front, family news, men recently drafted from Woodbridge Township, Michigan, and religion.
American Civil War; Elizabeth (Smith) Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Elizabeth (Smith); Nan Ewing; Lib Ewing; Ewing, Lib; enlistment; religion
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1861-05-07 Letter from Emily Barnard
Letter from Emily Barnard to Ellen Barnard dated May 7, 1861. In this letter, she discusses school, the euphoria regarding the war, and community news.
American Civil War; Emily Barnard; Barnard, Emily; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Willsboro (N.Y.); education; morale; enlistment;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-09-15 Letter from Bell Jenkins and Mack Ewing
Letter from Belle Jenkins and Mack Ewing to Nan Hank dated September 15, 1861. In this letter, they discuss the Civil War, family news, and community news. Of particular interest is Mack Ewing's commentary on enlisting troops in Hillsdale County,...
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Hewitt, Isabella (Jenkins); Henry McKendree Ewing; Isabella (Jenkins) Hewitt; Mack Ewing; Bell Jenkins; Jenkins, Bell; enlistment
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 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-01-19 Letter from George W. Houseman
Letter from George W. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated January 19, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family members' enlistments.
American Civil War; Houseman, George W.; George W. Houseman; Sally (Houseman) Wheeler; Wheeler, Sally (Houseman); Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Ionia (Mich.); enlistment;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1862-08-03 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his father dated August 3, 1862. In this letter, he tells of enlisting in the 20th Michigan Infantry.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; 20th Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; private; enlistment;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1862-08-28 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his brother dated August 28, 1862. In this letter, he discusses getting his picture taken and enlisting.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; 20th Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; private; Jackson (Mich.); picture; portrait; photograph; enlistment;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1862-01-12 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his father dated January 12, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family and friends enlisting, hunting, and a funeral of a friend.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; Lansing (Mich.); enlistment; hunting; death;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Amori B. Cook Papers
1864-04-25 Letter from Jonathan Miller
Letter from Jonathan Miller to Amori B. Cook dated April 25, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, death, new recruits, and the weather.
American Civil War; Jonathan Miller; Miller, Jonathan; Amori B. Cook; Cook, Amori B.; First Michigan Light Artillery; 1st Michigan Light Artillery; private; Whiteside (Tenn.); regimental history; enlistment; death; weather;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-03-01 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated March 1, 1863. In this letter, he contrasts the civil war and Christian Warfare, discusses soldier morale, and Elizabeth's school.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Christian Warfare; religion; enlistment; education; courting
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1862-12-13 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated December 13, 1862. In this letter, he expresses his feelings for Elizabeth, describes why he enlisted in the army and the challenges he faces. He also asks Elizabeth about her community and...
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; courting; camp life; enlistment; morale; soldier behavior; community
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1862-10-16 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 16, 1862. In this letter, he expresses his feelings for Elizabeth, relates the status of his regiment, and discusses his brother's enlistment in the war.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Cumberland Mountains; Cumberland Gap; regimental history; skirmish; courting; postal...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1862-12-19 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated December 19, 1862. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, relates his opinion of General William Tecumseh Sherman and General George W. Morgan, and discusses the life of a...
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Sherman, William Tecumseh; William Tecumseh Sherman; Morgan, George W.; George W....
Civil War Manuscripts

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