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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 2004-23: Bush Family Collection
1863-03-30 Letter from Frederick Willard
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;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
02-28 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 28 (no year was specified but most likely 1863). In this letter, he expresses his views on courting, describes his experience on Provost Guard and the status of his regiment, and...
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Provost Guard; prison; prisoners; contrabands; Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg;...
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 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-11-04 through 1864-11-06 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated November 4, 1864 through November 6, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses family news and religion.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; religion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-12-20 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated December 20, 1862. In this letter, he discusses Frank's health, the baby, food, supplies, and the status of family and friends on the front.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Nashville (Tenn.); baby; food; supplies;
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
1877-04-24 Letter from Mary Cooper
Letter from Mary Cooper to George Gordon dated April 24, 1877. In this letter, she asks George to speak to the Leesville Patrons of Husbandry.
American Civil War; George C. Gordon; Gordon, George C.; Mary Cooper; Cooper, Mary; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Leesville Patrons of Husbandry; The Grange;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-12-30 through 1864-01-03 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated December 30, 1864 through January 3, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses his wound and New Year festivities.
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; New Year's Eve; New Year's Day;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-01-13 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 13, 1864. In this letter, he details the role of the Provost Guard in the military and describes several prisoners.
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.); Provost Guard; Union Prisoners of War; Confederate Prisoners...
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

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1862-12-19 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated December 19, 1862. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, relates his opinion of General William Tecumseh Sherman and General George W. Morgan, and discusses the life of a...
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Sherman, William Tecumseh; William Tecumseh Sherman; Morgan, George W.; George W....
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-01-15 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 15, 1865. In this letter, she discusses Mack Ewing's wound, family news, the baby, and her sentiments about the war.
American Civil War; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; wound; morale;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-02-22 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated February 22, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses being a parent, family news and postage fares.
American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); private; finances
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-06-21 Letter from William and Bell Ewing
Letter from William and Bell Ewing to Caleb Hank dated June 21, 1864. In this letter, they discuss religion and family members serving on the front.
Ewing, William; William Ewing; Ewing, Bell (Hank); Bell (Hank) Ewing; Caleb Hank; Hank, Caleb; American Civil War; religion
Civil War Manuscripts

First Michigan Colored Infantry (National) Battle Flag
At the start of the Civil War, Blacks were not allowed to serve in the Union Army although many were eager to do so. Although Congress authorized the raising of African-American regiments in 1862, it was not until early 1863—after the...
American Civil War; battle flags; First Michigan Colored Infantry; 1st Michigan Colored Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

First Michigan Colored Infantry (Regimental) Battle Flag
At the start of the Civil War, Blacks were not allowed to serve in the Union Army although many were eager to do so. Although Congress authorized the raising of African-American regiments in 1862, it was not until early 1863—after the...
American Civil War; battle flags; First Michigan Colored Infantry; 1st Michigan Colored Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

First Michigan Colored Infantry (Regimental) Battle Flag
At the start of the Civil War, Blacks were not allowed to serve in the Union Army although many were eager to do so. Although Congress authorized the raising of African-American regiments in 1862, it was not until early 1863—after the...
American Civil War; battle flags; First Michigan Colored Infantry; 1st Michigan Colored Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

07th Michigan Infantry - Page 056
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Seventh Michigan Infantry. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; 7th Michigan Infantry; Seventh Michigan Infantry
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

05th Michigan Infantry - Page 002
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Fifth Michigan Infantry. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; 5th Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

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