Seeking Michigan

Thumbnail

Title

Description

Subject

Collection

MS 2004-23: Bush Family Collection
1865-03-05 Letter from Samuel Willard
Letter from Samuel Willard to Cynthia Bush dated March 5, 1865. In this letter, he discusses draft substitutes, General Sherman, and a celebration in the hospital.
American Civil War; Samuel Willard; Willard, Samuel; Cynthia (Willard) Bush; Bush, Cynthia (Willard); 136th New York Infantry; One Hundred and Thirty-sixth New York Infantry; private;food; celebration; Sherman, William Tecumseh; Sherman's March to...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1862-12-02 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Harry Albert Potter to his mother dated December 2, 1862. In this letter, he discusses skirmishes with the Confederate Army, food, the status of family and friends serving on the front, and horses.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Sophia Potter; Potter, Sophia; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Nashville (Tenn.); Sergeant; regimental history; food; horse;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1863-10-23 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated October 25, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the weather, his health, skirmishes with General Joseph Wheeler, and looting.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Maysville (Ala.); First Lieutenant; Commissioned Officer; skirmish; looting; Joseph Wheeler; Wheeler, Joseph
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1863-06-17 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father, Edward Potter, dated June 17, 1863. In this letter, he discusses scouts and skirmishes around Lebanon, Tennessee,
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Murfreesboro (Tenn.); First Lieutenant; Commissioned Officer; Lebanon (Tenn.); skirmish
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1863-08-30 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father, Edward Potter, dated August 30, 1863. In this letter, he discusses locales taking the oath of allegiance.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; civilians; Oath of Allegiance; Cumberland Mountains; civilians
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1864-08-05 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister, Amelia Potter, dated August 5, 1864. In this letter, he describes the Siege of Atlanta and his promotion.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Amelia Potter; Potter, Amelia; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; promotion; Siege of Atlanta; Atlanta Campaign, 1864; Atlanta (Ga.);...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
Capture of Jefferson Davis Newspaper Clipping
Newspaper clipping, re: the capture of Jefferson Davis.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Jefferson F. Davis; Davis, Jefferson F.;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
Henry Albert Potter Potter Discharge Certificate
Discharge Certificate of Henry Albert Potter dated May 29, 1863.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-06-19 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated June 19, 1863. In this letter, he discusses Vicksburg, the status of his regiment, Grant's operations, and runaway slaves.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg; regimental history; Ulysses S. Grant; Grant, Ulysses S.; slavery; African...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-06-22 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his mother dated June 22, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the siege of Vicksburg and the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg; regimental history; food;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1864-07-23 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated July 23, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and family and friends serving on the front.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Petersburg (Va.); Siege of Petersburg; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-16: Henry J. James Collection
1866-05-25 Discharge Certificate of George Vedder
Discharge certificate of George Vedder dated May 25, 1866.
American Civil War; George Vedder; Vedder, George; Third Michigan Infantry; 3rd Michigan Infantry; discharge;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1864-07-17 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his brother dated July 17, 1864. In this letter, he discusses hunting and the Confederates taking his knapsack.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; 20th Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; private; Petersburg (Va.); Siege of Petersburg; hunting; looting;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 56-6: Gladys Niles Halbert Collection
1866-02-12 Letter from Daniel Halbert
Letter from Daniel Halbert to his cousin, Maria Halbert, dated February 12, 1866. In this letter, he discusses family news and education.
American Civil War; Daniel Halbert; Halbert, Daniel; Maria Halbert; Halbert, Maria; Sixth Michigan Infantry; 6th Michigan Infantry; private; education;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-08-23 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated August 23, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his father and family.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Franklin (Tenn.); regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
Lorenzo D. Button Poem
Poem by Lorenzo D. Button to his wife, Rebecca Button.
American Civil War; Lorenzo D. Button; Button, Lorenzo D.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; private; poems;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Amori B. Cook Papers
1863-11-29 Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh
Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh to Amori B. Cook, dated November 29, 1863. In this letter, he discusses work and being drafted.
American Civil War; Daniel Dillabaugh; Dillabaugh, Daniel; Amori B. Cook; Cook, Amori B.; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry; St. Charles (Mich.); agriculture; draft;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
Ellsworth Avenger transcript
Lyrics to Ellsworth Avenger.
American Civil War; Ellsworth Avenger; music; poems; song lyrics;
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 69-110: Cook Family Collection
1862-02-13 Letter from Abbie Freeman
Letter from Abbie Freeman to Amori B. Cook dated February 13, 1862. In this letter, she discusses family news, her health, the status of the regiment, and Camp Benton.
American Civil War; Abigail (Cook) Freeman; Freeman, Abigail (Cook); Amori B. Cook; Cook, Amori B.; Camp Benton (St. Louis, Mo.); St. Louis (Mo.); women; regimental history; illness
Civil War Manuscripts

Find results with:

Searching collections:

Add or remove other collections to your search:

You've searched:

Thumbnail

Title

Description

Subject

Collection

QuickView

Layout options:

		Thumbnail with title
		Grid with smaller thumbnails and more detail

Find results with:

Searching collections:

Add or remove other collections to your search:

You've searched:

Thumbnail Title Description Subject Collection

QuickView

Layout options:

Thumbnail

Title

Description

Subject

Collection