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MS 70-99: Civil War Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo Barker. In this diary, Barker discusses daily life while stationed around Corinth Mississippi. In the diary he describes witnessing a deserter execution, bringing in Confederate prisoners, battle experiences, and...
American Civil War; Barker, Lorenzo A.; Lorenzo A. Barker; Western Sharpshooters; 66th Illinois Infantry; Sixty-sixth Illinois Infantry; Corinth (Miss.); regimental history; Confederate Prisoners of War; deserters;
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 2004-22: Christian and Frederick Bush Collection
1863-04-06 Letter from Frederick Bush
Letter from Frederick Bush to George Bush dated April 6, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of family and friends serving on the front. He also transcribed the lyrics to "The Friends I Left Behind Me."
American Civil War; Frederick Bush; Bush, Frederick; George Bush; Bush, George; Seventh Michigan Cavalry; 7th Michigan Cavalry; Fairfax (Va.); Corporal; "The Friends I Left Behind me"; poems; song lyrics;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1861-04-19 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to Emily Barnard dated April 19, 1861. In this letter he discusses his impressions of Lansing, Michigan, the recruitment of troupes, and the euphoria surrounding the beginning of the war.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Emily Barnard; Barnard, Emily; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant; Lansing (Mich.); enlistment; morale
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1861-04-22 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to Ellen Barnard dated April 22, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his impressions of Lansing, Michigan, recruitment in the army, and finances.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant; Lansing (Mich.); finances; education; enlistment; morale
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1863-01-08 Letter from George L. Daniels
Letter from George L. Daniels to Arza Bartholomew, dated January 8, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, marching, rations, looting, the weather, and the reasons for the war.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; George L. Daniels; Daniels, George L; Fifty-third Illinois Infantry; 53rd Illinois Infantry; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Holly Springs (Miss.); regimental history;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-10-10 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated October 10, 1862. In this letter, he discusses a skirmish, scouting, local citizens, 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; Louisville (Ky.); skirmish; scout; civilians; Battle...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-06-10 Letter from William G. Houseman and Clarence L. Houseman
Letter from William Houseman and Clarence Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated June 10, 1862. In this letter, they discuss the movement of their regiment, their new nickname of Jennison's Jayhawkers, African American Contrabands, and...
American Civil War; William G. Houseman; Houseman, William G.; Clarence L. Houseman; Houseman, Clarence L.; Seventh Kansas Cavalry; 7th Kansas Cavalry; Union City (Tenn.); Jennison's Jayhawkers; regimental history; Jennison's Jayhawkers; African...
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 68-85: Twenty-Fourth Michigan Volunteers, Co. D, Letters, Clothing Distribution List, and Clothing Receipts
1863-03-14 Special Order No 60
Special Order No. 60. This special order pertains to the trail of Augustus Phillips of the 24th New York Infantry.
American Civil War; Twenty-fourth New York Infantry; 24th New York Infantry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 68-85: Twenty-Fourth Michigan Volunteers, Co. D, Letters, Clothing Distribution List, and Clothing Receipts
1863-04-11 Receipt for various supplies for William J. Speed by Frederick A. Buhl
Receipt for various supplies for William J. Speed by Frederick A. Buhl.
American Civil War; Twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry; 24th Michigan Infantry; William J. Speed; Speed, William J.; Frederick A. Buhl; Buhl, Frederick A.; clothes; springfield musket; musket; bayonet; clothes;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 68-85: Twenty-Fourth Michigan Volunteers, Co. D, Letters, Clothing Distribution List, and Clothing Receipts
1863-05-10 Letter from M.H. Mandeville to L. Cutler
Letter from M.H. Mandeville to L. Cutler dated May 10, 1863. In this letter, he discusses enclosing a special order.
American Civil War; Twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry; 24th Michigan Infantry; Mandeville, M.H.; M.H. Mandeville; L. Cutler; Cutler, L.; First Division Army Corps; 1st Division Army Corps;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 68-85: Twenty-Fourth Michigan Volunteers, Co. D, Letters, Clothing Distribution List, and Clothing Receipts
1863-02-07 Discharge Certificate of William Hicks
Discharge certificate of William Hicks dated February 7, 1863.
American Civil War; Twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry; 24th Michigan Infantry; William F. Hicks; Hicks, William F.; discharge;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 68-85: Twenty-Fourth Michigan Volunteers, Co. D, Letters, Clothing Distribution List, and Clothing Receipts
1863-04-14 Receipt for Ball Cartridges for Henry A. Morrow by William J. Speed.
Receipt for ball cartridges for Henry A. Morrow by William Speed dated April 14, 1863.
American Civil War; Twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry; 24th Michigan Infantry; William J. Speed; Speed, William J.; Henry A. Morrow; Morrow, Henry A.;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 68-85: Twenty-Fourth Michigan Volunteers, Co. D, Letters, Clothing Distribution List, and Clothing Receipts
1863-04-21 Receipt for a Musket for William J. Speed by Frederick A. Buhl
Receipt for springfield musket for William J. Speed by Frederick A. Buhl.
American Civil War; Twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry; 24th Michigan Infantry; William J. Speed; Speed, William J.; Frederick A. Buhl; Buhl, Frederick A.; springfield musket; musket;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 68-85: Twenty-Fourth Michigan Volunteers, Co. D, Letters, Clothing Distribution List, and Clothing Receipts
1863-05-31 Pass of William J. Speed
Pass for William J. Speed dated May 31, 1863.
American Civil War; Twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry; 24th Michigan Infantry; William J. Speed; Speed, William J.; pass;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 68-85: Twenty-Fourth Michigan Volunteers, Co. D, Letters, Clothing Distribution List, and Clothing Receipts
1863-03-23 Clothing Receipt of William J. Speed by Edwin B. Wight.
Receipt for trousers given to William J. Speed by Edwin B. Wight dated March 23, 1863.
American Civil War; Twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry; 24th Michigan Infantry; William J. Speed; Speed, William J.; Edwin B. Wight; Wight, Edwin J.; clothes; supplies;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 68-144: Discharge papers of Daniel S. Ingersoll, 15th Michigan Volunteers, Co. G
1865-08-11 Discharge Certificate of Daniel Ingersoll
Discharge Certificate for Daniel S. Ingersoll, dated August 11, 1865.
American Civil War; Ingersoll, Daniel S.; Daniel S. Ingersoll; Fifteenth Michigan Infantry; 15th Michigan Infantry; discharge;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-19: Historical Manuscripts from Michigan Historical Museum,
1863-05-18 Special Orders No. 138
Special Orders No. 138 from the Headquarters Department of Henrico. This order grants Private J.J. Spiers, Co. G, 61st Virginia Volunteers 30 days furlough.
American Civil War; J.J. Spiers; Spiers, J.J.; 61st Virginia Volunteers; Sixty-first Virginia Volunteers; furlough;
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

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