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;...
Letter from William Barnard to his father, Stephen Barnard, dated November 22, 1862. In this letter, he describes Fredericksburg, Maryland, the draft, the status of his regiment, and his promotion.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant; Fredericksburg (Va.); regimental history; promotion; draft;
Letter from Clarence L. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated February 13, 1864. In this letter, he discusses steamers in the Memphis harbor, veterans in the regiment, and women.
American Civil War; Clarence L. Houseman; Houseman, Clarence L.; Sally (Houseman) Wheeler; Wheeler, Sally (Houseman); Seventh Kansas Cavalry; 7th Kansas Cavalry; Memphis (Tenn.); Fort Pickering (Tenn.); steamer; veteran; women;
Letter from William Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated February 17, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, praying, and the status of friends in his regiment.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; private; Yorktown (Va.); regimental history; religion;
Letter from William G. Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated June 20, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his regiment's movements, the status of friends in the company, and his promotion to Sergeant.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; Sergeant; Petersburg (Va.); regimental history; promotion;
Letter from William G. Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated December 30, 1864. In this letter, he discusses duty on a steamer, the attack on Fort Fisher, and missing his family.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; Sergeant; Fort Fisher Expeditions; Fort Fisher (N.C.); steamer;
Letter from William Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated March 6, 1865. In this letter, he discusses wanting more letters, the movements of his regiment, and paroled prisoners.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; Sergeant; Wilmington (N.C.); mail; regimental history; Union Prisoners of War;
Letter from William Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated April 23, 1865. In this letter, he discusses African American contributions to the war, politics in Jackson, Ohio, and the status of friends on the front.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; Sergeant; Raleigh (N.C.); African Americans; African American Soldiers; Jackson (Ohio); regimental history;
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Second 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.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry
Group of seven women, unidentified, different dresses, similar hair styles, three standing, three seated, one kneeling. Rectangular mat with scalloped design in corners, very good condition, no case.
Three seated women, long dresses, lace collars, painted in jewelry. Rectangular mat with some tarnish; case is paper coverd wood with scroll design, hinge weak.