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 William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated June 12, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; regimental history; Battle of Cold Harbor; Cold Harbor, Battle of, Va., 1864;
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated December 4, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses the baby, a box of provisions sent by his parents, the weather, and finances.
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;
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;...
Letters from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 26, 1864 through May 30, 1864. In his letters, Ewing describes his stay in the hospital for dysentery, family members serving in the Civil War, the impending march to Richmond and camp life.
Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; dysentery; hospital; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Richmond (Va.); illness
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated June 23, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses a minor wound, his stay in the hospital, and the health of his friends and family serving with him.
Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; American Civil War; wound; City Point Hospital (Hopewell, Va.); hospital; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Henry McKendree Ewing; Nancy...
A collection of survey maps detailing Mendon Township in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Mendon Township with the exception of the Nottowasepe Indian Reservation located in the western section of...
A collection of maps of Nottawa Township in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Nottawa Township and was drawn in July 1826. The second map details islands in the portion of the St. Joseph River that...
A collection of survey maps of Lockport Township in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Lockport Township and was drawn in July 1826. The second map details islands in the portion of the St. Joseph...
A collection of survey maps of Fabius Township in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Fabius Township and was drawn in June 1828. The second map details islands in the portion of the St. Joseph River...
A collection of survey maps of Constantine Township in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Constantine Township and was drawn in April 1828. The second map details islands in the portion of the St....
A collection of survey maps of Mottville Township in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Mottville Township and was drawn between May and June 1828. The second map details islands in the portion of...
A collection of survey maps of Ross Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Ross Township and was drawn in December 1826. The second map details islands in the portion of the Kalamazoo River...
A collection of survey maps of Bedford Township in Calhoun County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Bedford Township and was drawn in May 1826. The second map details islands in the portion of the Kalamazoo River...
A collection of survey maps of Battle Creek Township in Calhoun County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Battle Creek Township and was drawn in April 1826. The second map details islands in a lake located between...
A collection of survey maps of Comstock Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Comstock Township and was drawn in February 1827. The second map details islands in the portion of the Kalamazoo...