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MS 82-5: Lemuel W. Osborn collection
undated partial letter from Lemuel W. Osborn
A partial letter (starting on page 9) from Lemuel W. Osborn to his wife Eunice, dated sometime in 1865 after the assassination of President Lincoln. In the letter, Osborn shares his thoughts on the assassination and the capability of his successor.
Lemuel W. Osborn; Osborn, Lemuel W.; American Civil War; 13th Michigan Infantry; Thirteenth Michigan Infantry
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
1860 Letter from Milton Radabaugh
Letter from Milton Radabaugh to Mack Ewing dated 1860. In this letter, he discusses his views on school and education.
Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Radabaugh, Milton; Milton Radabaugh; education;
Civil War Manuscripts

Grand Ledge - Sandstone Creek near Hemlock Point
Black and white photograph of the Sandstone Creek, which meets the Grand River at Hemlock Point in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Hemlock Point is located at the base of Lions Head Rock, and was a popular destination for boaters on the Grand River. It...
Grand Ledge (Mich.); Eaton County (Mich.); Grand River; Sandstone Creek (Grand Ledge, Mich.); Hemlock Point (Grand Ledge, Mich.); rivers; nature scenes
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Grand Ledge - Hemlock Point
Black and white photograph of the hemlock grove at Hemlock Point in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Hemlock Point is located at the base of Lions Head Rock, and was a popular destination for boaters on the Grand River. It includes one of the only natural...
Grand Ledge (Mich.); Eaton County (Mich.); Hemlock Point (Grand Ledge, Mich.); Sandstone Creek (Grand Ledge, Mich.); Grand River; nature scenes; rivers
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Grand Ledge - "The Palisades"
Black and white photograph of two women boating on the Grand River, surrounded by picturesque ledges near Grand Ledge, Michigan. The ledges they are boating by are "The Palisades", a section of shear cliffs.
Grand Ledge (Mich.); Eaton County (Mich.); Grand River; boats; recreation; nature scenes; rivers; people; women
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Grand Ledge - "The Little White Church"
Black and white photograph of a scene on the Grand River, surrounded by the picturesque ledges, with Grand Ledge, Michigan in the background.
Grand Ledge (Mich.); Eaton County (Mich.); Grand River; rivers; boats; recreation; nature scenes; church buildings; people
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Grand Ledge - Seven Islands Resort pavillion
Black and white photograph of the pavillion on Third Island on the Grand River, part of the Seven Islands Resort in Grand Ledge, Michigan.
Grand Ledge (Mich.); Eaton County (Mich.); Grand River; Seven Islands Resort (Grand Ledge, Mich.); resorts; recreation; rivers; sports & recreation facilities;
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Grand Ledge - Boating on Sandhill Creek along ledges
Black and white photograph of a couple boating along Sandstone Creek (just off of Grand River), surrounded by natural ledges in Grand Ledge, Michigan.
Grand Ledge (Mich.); Eaton County (Mich.); Sandstone Creek (Grand Ledge, Mich.); Grand River; boats; recreation; people; rivers; nature scenes
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Marquette - Steamer on Lake Superior
Black and white photograph showing a steamer on Lake Superior, with people on the boat and on the shore, and docks in the background in Marquette, Michigan.
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Lake Superior; steamboats; boats; people; men; women; recreation; docks; lakes
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Marquette - Lumber yarn on Lake Superior
Black and white stereograph of children posing or playing on lumber laid out on the shore of Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan.
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Lake Superior; ships; lumber; logging industry; lakes; people; children; stereographs
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Marquette - Lakeshore view
Black and white stereograph showing a view of Lake Superior near Marquette, Michigan.
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Lake Superior; nature scenes; lakes; stereographs;
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Marquette - View of harbor and ore docks
Black and white stereograph showing a view of Marquette, Michigan, the harbor and the ore docks. The ore docks were used to load ships with iron ore directly from railroad cars, making the process much more efficient.
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Lake Superior; lakes; harbors; ore docks; docks; cityscapes; stereographs
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Marquette - Ore Docks on Superior
Black and white photograph of the Marquette, Michigan shoreline, with the Cleveland Iron Mining Company ore docks on the right. The ore docks were used to load ships with iron ore directly from railroad cars, making the process much more efficient....
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Lake Superior; docks; ore docks; Cleveland Iron Mining Company; mining industry; shipping industry; lakes; shorelines; railroads; railroad cars
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Marquette - Loading iron ore at ore docks
Black and white photograph of ships being loaded with iron ore at the ore docks of Marquette, Michigan. The ore docks were used to load ships with iron ore directly from railroad cars, making the process much more efficient. The first ore dock in...
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Lake Superior; docks; ore docks; ships; boats; mining industry; shipping industry; lakes; railroads; railroad cars
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Marquette - Loading iron ore at ore docks
Black and white photograph of ships being loaded with iron ore at the ore docks of Marquette, Michigan. The ore docks were used to load ships with iron ore directly from railroad cars, making the process much more efficient. The first ore dock in...
Marquette (Mich.); Marquette County (Mich.); Lake Superior; docks; ore docks; ships; boats; mining industry; shipping industry; lakes; railroads; railroad cars
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Grand Ledge - Boating on Grand River
Black and white photograph showing a boating scene on Grand River, in front of the bridge leading to the islands, in Grand Ledge, Michigan.
Grand Ledge (Mich.); Eaton County (Mich.); Grand River; bridges; boats; rivers; recreation; people; children; women
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