This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Nineteenth 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.
Letter from Cyrus Lewis to Mack Ewing dated December 26, 1861. In this letter, he describes the fort and life as a soldier.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Lewis, Cyrus; Cyrus Lewis; New Madrid (Mo.); camp life; 1st Missouri Engineers; First Missouri Engineers;
Letters from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing and John Hank dated November 25, 1864 through November 26, 1864. In the letters, Ewing describes typical food rations and the camp celebration for Thanksgiving. He also discusses family news and his regiment.
2nd Michigan Infantry; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; Thanksgiving; camp life;
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 Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 26, 1865 through January 27, 1865. In this letter, she discusses family news and Mack Ewing's upcoming discharge.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); discharge
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated February 27, 1865. In this letter, she discusses family news and the status of family and friends serving on the front.
American Civil War; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree;
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 Ellen Barnard dated July 11, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and Fourth of July celebrations.
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; Fourth of July; regimental history;...
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated April 10, 1864. In this letter, he describe camp life in Baton Rouge, cooking, and his desire for peace.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Baton Rouge (La.); camp life; cooking; fire; parade; peace; courting
1861-1863 Diary transcript of James W. Hoffman. In this diary, he discusses joining his regiment, riding on the railroad, soldier life, picket duty, dress parades, illnesses, riding a steamboat, his horse, skirmishes, visiting locals, African...
American Civil War; Hoffman, James W.; James W. Hoffman; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; Third Michigan Cavalry; enlistment; railroad; soldier life; picket duty; dress parade; illness; health; steamer; horse; skirmish; civilians; African Americans; slavery;...