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;...
Letter from Frederick Willard to Frederick and Cynthia Bush dated March 30, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his health, his opinions on slavery and Copperheads, and the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Frederick Willard; Willard, Frederick; Frederick E. Bush;Bush, Frederick E.; Cynthia (Willard) Bush; Bush, Cynthia (Willard); 160th New York Infantry; One Hundred and Sixtieth New York Infantry; Sergeant; jaundice; illness;...
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;
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 31, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses Fairfax Seminary Hospital, his health, thoughts on the war and religion.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Fairfax Seminary Hospital (Alexandria, Va.); Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; Henry McKendree Ewing; Nancy (Hank)...
Letter from Alvin Hank to Caleb Hank dated August 12, 1864. In this letter, Hank discusses his opinion on other soldiers' behavior, his opinion on Copperheads, and his consideration of military school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2nd Michigan Infantry; Alvin Hank; American Civil War; Caleb Hank; Hank, Alvin; Hank, Caleb; Second Michigan Infantry; Copperhead Movement; soldier behavior; northern peace movement
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated September 17, 1864 through September 18, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses family news and his desire for peace.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry;
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated September 25, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses his opinions on General Meade and General Burnside, finances, patching and darning, and politics.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; Ambrose Burnside; Burnside, Ambrose; George...
Letter from Enoch Ewing to Mack Ewing dated November 6, 1864. In this letter, he discusses family news, the status of family members serving on the front, the upcoming Presidential election, and Copperheads.
American Civil War; Enoch Ewing; Ewing, Enoch; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Presidential Election of 1864; Copperhead Movement; northern peace movement;
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 21, 1865 through January 23, 1865. In this letter, she discusses an enlisting friend, the baby, and family news.
American Civil War; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; enlistment;
Letter from Alvin Hank to Mack Ewing dated March 3, 1864. In this letter, Hank describes being taken prisoner and life in a prison camp.
American Civil War; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Union Prisoners of War; private;
Letter from Elizabeth Cherington to Mack Ewing dated March 30, 1865. In this letter, she discusses family news, community news (particularly the draft), and the status of family members serving on the front.
American Civil War; Cherington, Elizabeth (Ewing); Elizabeth (Ewing) Cherington; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; draft substitutes; draft;