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MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-07-24 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated July 24, 1863. In this letter, he describes the Siege of Vicksburg.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg; regimental history; Fourth of July;
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
1861-11-18 Letter from Permelia Arthur
Letter from Permilia Arthur and William Arthur to Enoch Ewing and Susannah Ewing dated November 18, 1861. In this letter, they discuss family news and community news.
American Civil War; Arthur, Permilla; Permilla Arthur; Arthur, William H.; William H. Arthur; Enoch Ewing; Susannah (Radabaugh) Ewing; Ewing, Enoch; Ewing, Susannah (Radabaugh);
Civil War Manuscripts

Sketch of Civil War capture
Original caption reads "Capture of Petersburg, Virginia - the Second Michigan raising the stars and stripes over the custom-house, April 3, 1865." Also: "Sketched by Andrew McCallum." Sketch shows soldiers marching through streets and flag raised...
American Civil War, Destruction & pillage; Second Michigan Infantry; Confiscations; Military personnel; Flags; Sketches; McCallum, Andrew; Petersburg (Va.)
Civil War Photographs

Photograph of Camp Blair review
Blurry photograph of soldiers in queues, with United States flags waving. Note on the back states that this is Camp Blair, Jackson, Michigan, "Civil War induction center for draftees."
American Civil War; Military facilities; Military parades & ceremonies; Soldiers; Flags; Camp Blair (Mich.); Jackson (Mich.)
Civil War Photographs

Twenty-Ninth Michigan Infantry (National) Battle Flag
"Rally, Boys, Rally for the flag! And Avoid the Draft." So said the August 1864 poster recruiting volunteers for a new infantry regiment—the Twenty-ninth Regiment of Michigan Infantry. "Come boys, let us strike once more for the old Flag—Let it...
American Civil War; battle flags; 29th Michigan Infantry; Twenty-Ninth Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Twenty-Ninth Michigan Infantry (Regimental) Battle Flag
"Rally, Boys, Rally for the flag! And Avoid the Draft." So said the August 1864 poster recruiting volunteers for a new infantry regiment—the Twenty-ninth Regiment of Michigan Infantry. "Come boys, let us strike once more for the old Flag—Let it...
American Civil War; battle flags; 29th Michigan Infantry; Twenty-Ninth Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

First Michigan Colored Infantry (Regimental) Battle Flag
At the start of the Civil War, Blacks were not allowed to serve in the Union Army although many were eager to do so. Although Congress authorized the raising of African-American regiments in 1862, it was not until early 1863—after the...
American Civil War; battle flags; First Michigan Colored Infantry; 1st Michigan Colored Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

First Michigan Colored Infantry (Regimental) Battle Flag
At the start of the Civil War, Blacks were not allowed to serve in the Union Army although many were eager to do so. Although Congress authorized the raising of African-American regiments in 1862, it was not until early 1863—after the...
American Civil War; battle flags; First Michigan Colored Infantry; 1st Michigan Colored Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

First Michigan Colored Infantry (National) Battle Flag
At the start of the Civil War, Blacks were not allowed to serve in the Union Army although many were eager to do so. Although Congress authorized the raising of African-American regiments in 1862, it was not until early 1863—after the...
American Civil War; battle flags; First Michigan Colored Infantry; 1st Michigan Colored Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

First Brigade, Fourteenth Army Corps Designating Flag
Designating flag for the First Brigade, Fourteenth Army Corps. "Designating flags" identified the command headquarters of army units. They were often swallowtail guidons or pennants like these. Their symbols and colors identified the brigade,...
American Civil War; battle flags; Fourteenth Army Corps; 14th Army Corps
Civil War Battle Flags

First Division, Ninth Army Corps Designating Flag
Designating flag for the First Division, Ninth Army Corps. "Designating flags" identified the command headquarters of army units. They were often swallowtail guidons or pennants like these. Their symbols and colors identified the brigade, division,...
American Civil War; battle flags; Ninth Army Corps; 9th Army Corps
Civil War Battle Flags

Second Brigade, Sixth Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Army of the Mississippi Designating Flag
Designating flag for the Second Brigade, Sixth Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Army of the Mississippi. "Designating flags" identified the command headquarters of army units. They were often swallowtail guidons or pennants like...
American Civil War; battle flags; Army of the Mississippi
Civil War Battle Flags

Fifth Division Center, Fourteenth Army of the Cumberland Designating Flag
Designating flag of the Fifth Division Center, Fourteenth Army of the Cumberland. "Designating flags" identified the command headquarters of army units. They were often swallowtail guidons or pennants like these. Their symbols and colors identified...
American Civil War; battle flags; Army of the Cumberland
Civil War Battle Flags

First Brigade, Third Division, Fifth Army Corps, Army of the Potomac Designating Flag
Designating flag of the First Brigade, Third Division, Fifth Army Corps, Army of the Potomac. "Designating flags" identified the command headquarters of army units. They were often swallowtail guidons or pennants like this one. Their symbols and...
American Civil War; battle flags; Army of the Potomac
Civil War Battle Flags

Third Brigade, First Division, Fifth Army Corps, Army of the Potomac Designating Flag
Designating flag of the First Brigade, Third Division, Fifth Army Corps, Army of the Potomac. "Designating flags" identified the command headquarters of army units. They were often swallowtail guidons or pennants like this one. Their symbols and...
American Civil War; battle flags; Army of the Potomac
Civil War Battle Flags

First Division, Twentieth Army, Army of the Cumberland Designating Flag
Designating flag of the First Division, Twentieth Army, Army of the Cumberland. "Designating flags" identified the command headquarters of army units. They were often swallowtail guidons or pennants like these. Their symbols and colors identified...
American Civil War; battle flags; Army of the Cumberland
Civil War Battle Flags

Third Brigade, First Division, Ninth Army Corps, Army of the Potomac Designating Flag
Designating flag of the Third Brigade, First Division, Ninth Army Corps, Army of the Potomac. "Designating flags" identified the command headquarters of army units. They were often swallowtail guidons or pennants like these. Their symbols and...
American Civil War; battle flags; Army of the Potomac
Civil War Battle Flags

Twenty-Second Michigan Infantry (Regimental) Battle Flag
Drawing volunteers from the Oakland, Macomb and Lapeer counties, the regiment was mustered into service at Pontiac in August 1862. The regiment was raised and commanded by Colonel Moses Wisner, governor of Michigan from 1859 to 1860. On September...
American Civil War; battle flags; 22nd Infantry; Twenty-Second Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Twenty-Second Michigan Infantry (Regimental) Battle Flag
Drawing volunteers from the Oakland, Macomb and Lapeer counties, the regiment was mustered into service at Pontiac in August 1862. The regiment was raised and commanded by Colonel Moses Wisner, governor of Michigan from 1859 to 1860. On September...
American Civil War; battle flags; 22nd Infantry; Twenty-Second Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

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