Typed notes from the diary of John Vogel. In this diary, he recounts his immigration to America, participating in the Civil War, and his lumbering and land purchasing career.
American Civil War; John Vogel; Vogel, John; Second Michigan Cavalry; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; wound; immigration; lumber;
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated April 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of family and friends, the farm, finances, and food.
Everson, Edward | Male | Husband | 35 | 1; Everson, Johanna S | Female | Wife | 29 | 2; Everson, John A | Male | Son | 6 | 3; Everson, Alma E | Female | Daughter | 4 | 4; Everson, August W G | Male | Son | 3 | 5; Everson, Emma A | Female | Daughter...
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated February 16, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of family and friends, dysentery, and the price of food.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated December 10, 1863. In this letter, he relates his opinions on education, churches in the area, weather, the cost of food, and John Hunt Morgan's escape from the Ohio Penitentiary.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Plaquemines Parish (La.); education; Provost Guard; religion; weather; food; finances;...
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 28, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the livestock availability in Louisiana, food prices, and southern society.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Louisiana; soldier life; food; finances; southern society; southern women; Provost...
Potter, Benjamin | Male | Husband | 53 | 1; Potter, Waedate S | Female | Wife | 59 | 2; Potter, Florence E | Female | Daughter | 24 | 3; Potter, Heran E | Male | Son | 17 | 4; Potter, Per H | Male | Son | 15 | 5; Potter, Mary L | Female | Daughter...
Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated March 22, 1862. In this letter, Clarence describes his regiment's movements, nearby Native Americans, horses, peddlers, supplies, stealing and John...
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; Humboldt (Kan.); regimental history; Native...
Letter from James McNeill and Rebecca McNeill to Isabella Jenkins dated November 17, 1860. In this letter, they discuss school, community news, and Abraham Lincoln.
McNeill, James; James McNeill; Rebecca (Stevens) McNeill; McNeill, Rebecca (Stevens); Isabella (Jenkins) Hewitt; Hewitt, Isabella (Jenkins); Abraham Lincoln; Lincoln, Abraham; Presidential Election of 1860; Jenkins, Bell; Bell Jenkins;
Letter from William Arthur, Silas Arthur, Benjamin Arthur, and Catherine Arthur to Mack Ewing, Enoch Ewing, and Susannah Ewing dated April 28, 1859 through April 29, 1859. In this letter, they discuss family news, farming, and courting.
Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Enoch; Enoch Ewing; Susannah (Radabaugh) Ewing; Ewing, Susannah (Radabaugh); Arthur, William H.; William H. Arthur; Silas M. Arthur; Arthur, Silas M.; Benjamin Franklin...