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MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-11-09 Letter from Rebecca Hank
Letter from Rebecca Hank to Nan Hank dated November 9, 1861. In this letter, she discusses courting, community news, and the euphoria regarding the Civil War.
American Civil War; Hank, Rebecca; Hank, Nan; Rebecca Hank; Nan Hank; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Rebecca (Hank) McClung; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); McClung, Rebecca (Hank); courting; morale
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-07-04 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 4, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes the lack of 4th of July festivities at the hospital, the wound to his left hand (occurred June 20, 1864), and the amputation of Captain Richard Ricaby's arm.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; City Point Hospital (Hopewell, Va.); hospital; nursing;...
Civil War Manuscripts

1884 | Lenawee, Franklin | 0655
Harey, Carrison | Male | Husband | 43 | 1; Harey, Edelmer | Male | Son | 21 | 2; Harey, Bertha | Female | Daughter | 11 | 3; Harey, Ira O | Male | Father | 14 | 4; Harey, Susan | Female | Mother | 71 | 5; Lee, Maggie | Female | Servant | 18 | 6;...
Library of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-03-30 Poems by Nan Hank
Poems by Nan Hank dated March 30, 1862. Most of the poems discuss religion.
American Civil War; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Hank, Nan; Nan Hank; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; poems; religion
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-07-26 Letter from Robert McDougall
Letter from Robert McDougall to Mack Ewing dated July 26, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his sentiments regarding Copperheads and the draft.
American Civil War; McDougall, Robert; Robert McDougall; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; Second Michigan Cavalry; draft; Copperhead Movement; northern peace movement;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1863-01-25 Letter from Michael E. Radabaugh
Letter from Michael E. Radabaugh to Mack Ewing dated January 25, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and the status of family and friends serving on the front.
American Civil War; Michael E. Radabaugh; Radabaugh, Michael E.; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1863-02-12 Letter from Ambrose Abbott
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Alvin Hank dated February 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his views on the war and the Copperhead Movement, and the status of his son, Gardner Hank, serving on the front.
American Civil War; Ambrose Abbott; Abbott, Ambrose; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin; Copperhead Movement; morale; northern peace movement;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-05-07 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 7, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses Baltimore, Md and his impending march to Washington, D.C.
Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Baltimore (Md.); Henry McKendree Ewing; 2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Second Michigan Infantry; Nancy (Hank) Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1862-08-13 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated August 13, 1861. In this letter, he discusses enlisting the army and his expected promotion.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Lansing (Mich.); Sergeant; enlistment; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-11-27 through 1864-11-29 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated November 27, 1864 through November 29, 1864. In the letter, she discusses finances, the baby, and family news.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-08-21 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew dated August 21, 1862 and August 22, 1862. In this letter, he discusses arriving at camp, visiting family, recieving his gun, and the prospect of leaving camp.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Camp Sigel (Ionia, Mich.); gun;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-05-25 Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman
Letter from Clarence Houseman and William Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated May 25, 1862. In this letter, they discuss the movements of their regiment, their brother's death, farming, and William's opinions of officers.
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; Lawrence (Kan.); regimental history; Jacob...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-21: Waldo LaRue Collection
1862-10-29 Letter from George C. Gordon
Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated October 29, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the mail, the movements of his regiment, civilians, and the status of family and friends on the front.
American Civil War; George C. Gordon; Gordon, George C.; Caroline (Spencer) Gordon; Gordon, Caroline (Spencer); Carrie Gordon; Gordon, Carrie; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Petersville (Md.); Camp Hickey (Petersville, Mich.); mail; postal service;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-21: Waldo LaRue Collection
1862-11-02 Letter from George C. Gordon
Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated November 2, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his regiment's movements and the status of family and friends on the front.
American Civil War; George C. Gordon; Gordon, George C.; Caroline (Spencer) Gordon; Gordon, Caroline (Spencer); Carrie Gordon; Gordon, Carrie; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Purcellville (Va.);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-12-25 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated December 25, 1864. In this letter, she discusses Mack Ewing's wound and her hope that he is able to come home on furlough soon.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Nan Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-12-29 Letter from Ambrose Abbott and Lydia Hank
Letter from Ambrose Abbott and Lydia Hank dated December 29, 1864. In this letter, they discuss Mack Ewing's wound and family news.
American Civil War; Abbott, Ambrose; Ambrose Abbott; Hank, Lydia (Abbott); Lydia (Abbott) Hank; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-07-27 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated July 27, 1864. In this letter, he describes the process in which his regiment is fortifying the area from rebel attacks, the surrounding area and rumors of the Union Army's movements.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; White River (Ark.); St. Charles (Ark.); gunboats; regimental history; rifle pit; mail;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-06-26 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated June 26, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his opinions on homesickness and the difficulties with trying to recover property for his uncle from the Union Army.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Morganza (La.); Union Army; property; religion; homesickness; courting
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-10-04 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 4, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his new Lee-Enfield Rifle and the likely short duration of his stay in Camp Chase. He goes on to describe a theological discussion that he had...
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Columbus (Ohio); Camp Chase (Ohio); camp; camp life; soldier life; Lee-Enfield rifle;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-05-08 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated May 8, 1864. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, skirmishes, and the hope that General Ulysses Grant will end the war soon.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Baton Rouge (La.); regimental history; marching; Clinton (La.); Red River (La.);...
Civil War Manuscripts

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