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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

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 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
1865-01-09 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 9, 1865. In this letter, she discusses the baby, finances, and family news.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1860-09-16 Letter from Jim McNeill
Letter from Jim McNeill to Mack Ewing dated September 16, 1860. In this letter, he discusses the Union fair, family news, and the upcoming presidential election.
Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; McNeill, Jim; Jim McNeill; Presidential Election of 1860; Abraham Lincoln; Lincoln, Abraham; fair;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-02-24 Letter from Rosetta Weed
Letter from Rosetta Weed to Nan Hank dated February 24, 1861. In this letter, she discusses community news and courting in their social circle.
Hank, Nan; Nan Hank; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Rosetta Weed; Weed, Rosetta; courting
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-05-05 Letter from Rebecca Hank
Letter from Rebecca Hank to Nan Hank dated May 5, 1861. In this letter, she discusses community news and her desire for Nan Hank to come home.
American Civil War; Hank, Rebecca; Rebecca Hank; McClung, Rebecca (Hank); Rebecca (Hank) McClung; Nan Hank; Hank, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-02-15 Letter from Rebecca McClung
Letter from Rebecca McClung to Nan Hank dated February 15, 1862. In this letter, she discusses family news and community news.
American Civil War; McClung, Rebecca (Hank); Rebecca (Hank) McClung; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Hank, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Nan Hank;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-10-23 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated October 23, 1864. In this letter, she tells of her health and finances.
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 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-08-01 Letter from Clarence L. Houseman
Letter from Clarence Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated August 13, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the movements of his regiment, the death of their brother, William, and an anecdote about an African American.
American Civil War; Clarence L. Houseman; Houseman, Clarence L.; Sally (Houseman) Wheeler; Wheeler, Sally (Houseman); Rienzi (Miss.); regimental history; William G. Houseman; Houseman, William G.; death; dysentery; African Americans; southern...
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 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-01-21 through 1865-01-23 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 21, 1865 through January 23, 1865. In this letter, she discusses an enlisting friend, the baby, and family news.
American Civil War; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; enlistment;
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
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 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-06-10 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated June 10, 1865. In this letter, she discusses Mack Ewing's impending discharge.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; discharge
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1860-11-17 Letter from James McNeill and Rebecca McNeill
Letter from James McNeill and Rebecca McNeill to Isabella Jenkins dated November 17, 1860. In this letter, they discuss school, community news, and Abraham Lincoln.
McNeill, James; James McNeill; Rebecca (Stevens) McNeill; McNeill, Rebecca (Stevens); Isabella (Jenkins) Hewitt; Hewitt, Isabella (Jenkins); Abraham Lincoln; Lincoln, Abraham; Presidential Election of 1860; Jenkins, Bell; Bell Jenkins;
Civil War Manuscripts

10th Michigan Cavalry - Page 004
This volume follows the Tenth Michigan Cavalry regiment. 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; Tenth Michigan Cavalry; 10th Michigan Cavalry
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

1894 | Jackson, Jackson | 3246
Green, George | Male | Roomer | 35 | 1; Colwell, Fredrick | Male | Husband | 41 | 2; Colwell, Belle | Female | Wife | 37 | 3; Farrell, John D | Male | Roomer | 27 | 4; Rutcore, Charles | Male | Roomer | 41 | 5; Barrett, James E | Male | Husband |...
Archives of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-09-13 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen dated September 13, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the heat of Mississippi, finances, his promotion, and his desire for a furlough.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; weather; finances; furlough; Miss.; Mississippi;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-11-06 through 1864-11-08 Letter from Lib Ewing
Letter from Lib Ewing to Mack Ewing and D.C. Cherington dated November 6, 1864 through November 8, 1864. In this letter, she tells of family news, the upcoming Presidential election, and Copperheads.
Elizabeth (Smith) Ewing; Ewing, Elizabeth (Smith); Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Cherington, Dewitt Clinton; Dewitt Clinton Cherington; Presidential Election of 1864; Copperhead Movement; Lib Ewing; Ewing,...
Civil War Manuscripts

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