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Ernst Floeter Transcript
Interview with Ernst Floeter, a former German soldier who served as an American prisoner of war during World War II.
Oral History; World War II; prisoners; German
Oral Histories

1854 | Washtenaw, Ann Arbor | 0100
Leland, Henry | 1; Jacox, John | 3; Josim, John | 4; Palmer, Benajah | 5; Times, Mr | 6; Benton, Jethra | 7; Peg, William | 13; Hopkins, Joseph | 14; Watson, Tater | 15; Goring, Frank | 16; Seller, George | 17; Watt, William | 18; Ferginson, John...
Library of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1827-1874

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-03-29 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 29, 1865. In this letter, she discusses family news, community news, and her desire for Mack Ewing to come home.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; furlough
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 67-126: James G. Durham Collection
1863-01-12 Transcript of Letter from Edson Conrad
Transcript of letter from Edson Conrad to his sister, Mary Conrad, dated January 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses Fredericksburg, relations with the Confederate Army, morale, supplies, food, and finances.
Edson Conrad; Conrad, Edson; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 19th Michigan Infantry; private; Fredericksburg (Va.); Confederate Army; morale; supplies; clothes; food; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-02-26 Letter from Enoch Ewing
Letter from Enoch Ewing to Mack Ewing dated February 26, 1865. In this letter, he discusses family news, community news, and the status of family and friends serving on the front.
American Civil War; Ewing, Enoch; Enoch Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-08-30 Letter from Rebecca Hank
Letter from Rebecca Hank to Nan Hank dated August 30, 1861. In this letter, he discusses men preparing to join regiments, community news, family news, finances, and her upcoming wedding.
American Civil War; Hank, Rebecca; Rebecca Hank; Rebecca (Hank) McClung; McClung, Rebecca (Hank); Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Hank, Nan; Nan Hank; Nancy (Hank) Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-07-16 Letter from Bell Ewing
Letter from Bell Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 16, 1864. In this letter, she discusses the status of family and friends serving on the front, 4th of July celebrations, and family news.
American Civil War; Bell (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Bell (Hank); Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-11-02 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated November 2, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes his feelings regarding the Confederate Army, the weather, family news, finances, his heath, and the upcoming Presidential election.
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;Confederate Army; Presidential Election of...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-57: W. R. Fudge Collection
1861-1863 Diary of James W. Hoffman Transcript
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;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-02-19 through 1865-02-20 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated February 19, 1865 through February 20, 1865. In this letter, she discusses religion and her anticipation for Mack Ewing's discharge.
American Civil War; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; discharge; religion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-07-19 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 19, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes his health and the weather.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; City Point Hospital (Hopewell, Va.); hospital; Mack Ewing; Nancy (Hank)...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1863-02-25 Letter from Ambrose Abbott
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Alvin Hank dated February 25, 1863. In this letter, he discusses finances.
American Civil War; Ambrose Abbott; Abbott, Ambrose; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 22: Civil War diary of Cyrus Bacon
1861-1863 Diary of Cyrus Bacon
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;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-10-21 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated October 21, 1864. In this letter, she tells of missing her husband, Mack.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-12-07 Letter from Lydia Hank and Ambrose Abbott
Letter from Lydia Hank and Ambrose Abbott to Mack Ewing dated December 7, 1864. In this letter, they discuss Alvin Hank and family news.
American Civil War; Ambrose Abbott; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Abbott, Ambrose; Hank, Lydia (Abbott); Lydia (Abbott) Hank; Mack Ewing; Henry McKendree Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1863-03-23 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated March 23, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the baby's health, politics in the North, his opinions on deserters, a grand review with General Rosecrans, skirmishes, finances, and...
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Murfreesboro (Tenn.); baby; health; whooping cough;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 67-111: Frank L. Vogel Collection
Diary of John Vogel
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;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-02-24 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 24, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, soldier life, the Provost Guard.
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; drills; sailing; music; dancing; Confederate...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1862-10-16 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 16, 1862. In this letter, he expresses his feelings for Elizabeth, relates the status of his regiment, and discusses his brother's enlistment in the war.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Cumberland Mountains; Cumberland Gap; regimental history; skirmish; courting; postal...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1862-12-09 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated December 9, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the postal service, status of his regiment, his opinions of different generals, and courting.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Memphis (Tenn.); steamer; George W. Morgan; Morgan, George W.; weather; courting; Kent...
Civil War Manuscripts

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