Henry Albert Potter Collection (MS 91-480)

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated May 6, 1863. In the letter, Henry mentions the possibility of an upcoming battle between his company and Confederate forces. He also describes his status, and life in his current camp.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to E.M. Potter dated October 25, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes his health, skirmishes with General Joseph Wheeler, and recent incidents of looting.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated September 25, 1864. In the letter, Henry describes the plantation house he is staying at and the food that is provided.

Letter from F.C. Anisworth to Henry Albert Potter dated September 12, 1889. The letter recognizes Henry's military record during his service.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father, Edward Potter, dated October 27, 1862. In this letter, Henry describes his stay in the hospital for jaundice and the weather.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated August 24, 1864. In the letter, Henry details a raid on railroads south of Atlanta. He describes his encounter with Confederate troops and the ensuing battle that followed.

A letter from Captain Jacob Bedtelyon to Henry Albert Potter dated July 17, 1890. The letter is about a possible increase in pension for Henry's service in the war.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated November 8, 1863. In the letter, Henry discusses the draft, and he shares his opinion of the Union Army leadership.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter from an unknown date. Henry briefly describes his opinion in the upcoming presidential election and his lack of affiliation with the Copperhead Movement.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated May 7, 1864. In the brief letter, Henry informs his sister he is heading to the front. He believes he will rejoin his company in Chattanooga, where hard fighting has been taking place in towns south of the city.

Enlistment Papers for Henry Albert Potter into the 4th Michigan Cavalry, Company B dated September 25, 1862.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated July 10, 1864. In the letter, Henry briefly describes his current health and provides a journal of his whereabouts over the course of one month. He describes the experiences of his regiments as well as troop movements, skirmishes, and camp life.

Discharges papers for Henry Albert Potter dated April 6, 1862 by reason of promotion.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated March 30, 1863. In the letter, Henry talks about friends and family serving on the home front, and inquires about his sister's life at home. He also asks about his sister sending a care package.

Financial settlement to Henry Albert Potter from the Treasury Department dated July 9. 1892.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated May 3, 1864. In the letter, Albert mentions the movement of his regiment and his hope to return to them after his health improves. He also describes his interaction with southerns and their perspective of the war.

Letter to House of Representative Mark S. Brewer dated February 26, 1890. The letter is about provisions granted to Henry Albert Potter due to his military record. See letter dated September 12, 1889 by F.C. Anisworth.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated April 10, 1864. In the letter, Henry provides an update of his travels to Nashville, as well as the status of the regiment. He also inquires about life at home.

Promotion Certificate for Henry Albert Potter to First Sergeant in Company B of the 4th Regiment of Michigan Cavalry dated December 24, 1862.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated June 17, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes a skirmish with Confederate troops near Lebanon, Tennessee.

Promotion Certificate for Henry Albert Potter to Second Lieutenant dated March 28, 1863.

Promotion Certificate for Henry Albert Potter to Captain dated August 16, 1864.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister, Amelia Potter, dated May 17, 1865. In this letter, he discusses the capture of Jefferson Davis.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated August 11, 1864. In the letter, Henry describes the status of his regiment, news on the front; and his latest promotion to Captain.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated January 1, 1864. In the letter, Henry describes his interaction with locals in Tennessee and how the war is impacting the communities. He thoroughly describes a battle between union and rebel forces.