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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

MS 7: Nellie Smock Collection
1862-08-27 Letter from Thomas Larabell
Letter from Thomas Larabell to his wife dated August 27, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, finances, and family news.
Larabell, Thomas; Thomas Larabell; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry;American Civil War; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-11-12 through 1864-11-13 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing dated November 12, 1864 through November 13, 1864. In this letter, Ewing tells of camp life.
American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; camp life;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Amori B. Cook Papers
1864-11-06 Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh
Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh to Amori B Cook dated November 6, 1864. In this letter, he discusses being taken a prisoner of war, his battle experiences, and finances.
American Civil War; Dillabaugh, Daniel; Daniel Dillabaugh; Amori B. Cook; Fifth Michigan Cavalry; 5th Michigan Cavalry; private; Union Prisoners of War; regimental history; finances
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
1864-02-23 Letter from Emma and Carrie Shepard
Letter from Emma and Carrie Shepard to Sarah Lyons dated February 23, 1864. In this letter, they discuss David Lyons, their father, Samuel Shepard's, enlistment, and the possibility of teaching school.
American Civil War; Sarah Lyons; Lyons, Sarah; Emma Shepard; Shepard, Emma; Carrie Shepard; Shepard, Carrie; enlistment; education; Shepard, Samuel J.; Samuel J. Shepard; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-24: United States Christian Commission Collection
1862-03-23 Railroad Pass for Elbridge Franklin
Railroad pass for Franklin Elbridge dated March 23, 1862.
American Civil War; Elbridge Franklin; Franklin, Elbridge; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry; railroad;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1864-02-17 Letter from William Cole
Letter from William Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated February 17, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, praying, and the status of friends in his regiment.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; private; Yorktown (Va.); regimental history; religion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1864-06-20 Letter from William Cole
Letter from William G. Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated June 20, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his regiment's movements, the status of friends in the company, and his promotion to Sergeant.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; Sergeant; Petersburg (Va.); regimental history; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1864-12-30 Letter from William Cole
Letter from William G. Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated December 30, 1864. In this letter, he discusses duty on a steamer, the attack on Fort Fisher, and missing his family.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; Sergeant; Fort Fisher Expeditions; Fort Fisher (N.C.); steamer;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1865-03-06 Letter from William Cole
Letter from William Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated March 6, 1865. In this letter, he discusses wanting more letters, the movements of his regiment, and paroled prisoners.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; Sergeant; Wilmington (N.C.); mail; regimental history; Union Prisoners of War;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1865-04-23 Letter from William Cole
Letter from William Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated April 23, 1865. In this letter, he discusses African American contributions to the war, politics in Jackson, Ohio, and the status of friends on the front.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; Sergeant; Raleigh (N.C.); African Americans; African American Soldiers; Jackson (Ohio); regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
Letter from William Cole
Letter from William G. Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, not dated. In this letter, he discusses finances and family at home.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; private; Sergeant; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-53: J. W. Lyman Collection
1861-08-07 Discharge Certificate of James Elderkin
Discharge certificate of James D. Elderkin dated August 7, 1861.
American Civil War; James D. Elderkin; Elderkin, James D.; 1st Michigan Infantry; First Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry; band; discharge;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-53: J. W. Lyman Collection
1893-01-26 Pension Certificate for James D. Elderkin
Pension Certificate of James D. Elderkin dated January 26, 1893.
American Civil War; James D. Elderkin; Elderkin, James D.; 1st Michigan Infantry; First Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry; band; pension
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-53: J. W. Lyman Collection
1862-08-12 Reenlistment Certificate of James Elderkin
Reenlistment Certificate for James D. Elderkin dated August 12, 1862.
American Civil War; James D. Elderkin; Elderkin, James D.; 1st Michigan Infantry; First Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry; band; discharge; reenlistment
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-105: Diary of Darwin H. Babbitt
1864 Diary of Darwin H. Babbitt
Diary of Darwin H. Babbitt dated 1864. In this diary, he discusses being under arrest with the Provost Guard, rejoining his regiment, skirmishes, the Battle of the Wilderness, and the Battle of Totopotomoy Creek.
American Civil War; Babbitt, Darwin H.; Darwin H. Babbitt; Fifth Michigan Cavalry; 5th Michigan Cavalry; prisoners; prison; Provost Guard; skirmish; Battle of the Wilderness; Wilderness, Battle of the, Va., 1864; Battle of Totopotomoy Creek;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-117: Mrs. Thomas Brooke Collection
1864-01-21 Letter from Darwin Babbitt
Letter from Darwin Babbitt to his parents, dated January 21, 1864. In this letter, he discusses relics, winter quarters (log shanties covered with tents), Confederate deserters talking about starvation on the lines, rations, the weather, the...
American Civil War; Darwin H. Babbitt; Babbitt, Darwin H.; Samuel A. Babbitt; Babbitt, Samuel A.; Fifth Michigan Cavalry; 5th Michigan Cavalry; Stevensburg (Va.);looting; camp life; tent; Confederate Army; deserters; food; rations; weather;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-117: Mrs. Thomas Brooke Collection
1864-01-28 Letter from Darwin Babbitt
Letter from Darwin Babbitt to his parents dated January 28, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the weather, Confederate deserters, Union soldiers fighting for the Confederacy, and desiring a package full of supplies (including clothing, books, and...
American Civil War; Darwin H. Babbitt; Babbitt, Darwin H.; Samuel A. Babbitt; Babbitt, Samuel A.; Fifth Michigan Cavalry; 5th Michigan Cavalry; Stevensburg (Va.); turncoat; traitor; weather; Confederate Army; deserters; supplies; postal service;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-117: Mrs. Thomas Brooke Collection
1864-03-09 Letter from Darwin Babbitt
Letter from Darwin Babbitt to his parents dated March 9, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the movements of his regiment, burning down a train station, destroying railroad tracks, firing on Richmond, and an African American spy.
American Civil War; Darwin H. Babbitt; Babbitt, Darwin H.; Samuel A. Babbitt; Babbitt, Samuel A.; Fifth Michigan Cavalry; 5th Michigan Cavalry; Yorktown (Va.); regimental history; railroad; destruction; Richmond (Va.); African Americans; spy;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-117: Mrs. Thomas Brooke Collection
1864-03-20 Letter from Darwin Babbitt
Letter from Darwin Babbitt to his parents dated March 20, 1864. In this letter, he discusses Kilpatrick's Raid and receiving a package from home.
American Civil War; Darwin H. Babbitt; Babbitt, Darwin H.; Fifth Michigan Cavalry; 5th Michigan Cavalry; Samuel A. Babbitt; Babbitt, Samuel A.; Stevensburg (Va.); Kilpatrick, Hugh Judson; Hugh Judson Kilpatrick; Kilpatrick's Raid; raid; clothes;...
Civil War Manuscripts

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