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Letter to Edwin A. Bush from his cousin, Melissa, dated March 29, 1863. In the letter, Melissa provides a descriptive update on life back at home including the status of the their families farm.

Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 19, 1865. In this letter, she discusses Mack Ewing's wound and her desire for him to come home.

Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated March 28, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his discharge and rejoining his regiment. 

Cincinnati (Ohio)

A poem titled "The Sergeant Major" by an unknown author. The only date printed is February 12, 1854.

Knoxville (Tenn.)

Atlanta Constitution newspaper clipping from a scrapbook of other articles composed by Luther Byron Baker, who used an old Auditor's General book. The article recounts new information regarding the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated June 23, 1865. In this letter, he discusses the baby, a potential job, and his impending discharge.

Reunion booklet of the 19th Michigan Infantry from 1893. 

Acknowledgment of the gift of linen havelocks for the officers of the Company F, 6th Michigan Infantry from the ladies of Saline, Michigan. Dated July 22, 1861.

Detroit (Mich.), Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.), Saline (Mich.)

Mustering out roll of the 11th Michigan Infantry, Co. D dated September 29, 1865.

Mustering out roll of the 10th Michigan Cavalry, Co. G dated November 10, 1865

Diary of Jeffery Perry dated January 1, 1863- December 31, 1863. In his diary, Perry predominately discusses the weather with some brief comments regarding events in Perry's camp and about the war in general. At the end of each month, Perry notes the dates on which he sent and/or received letters, plus a brief ledger of expenses.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated April 1, 1864. In this letter, he describes camp life, southern society, the status of his regiment, reenlistment, the Copperhead Movement, and his opinions on slavery.

Baton Rouge (La.)

Description of service by D.B.H. He tells of Cornelius Byington's service in the 2nd Michigan Infantry.

Mustering out roll of the 7th Michigan Cavalry, Co. K dated December 15, 1865

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated June 15, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the movements of his regiment, the residents of Illinois, his impressions of Louisiana swamps, and his thoughts on capturing Vicksburg.

Vicksburg (Miss.), Illinois, Louisiana

Letter from George H. Cook to Sarah Cook dated June 22, 1862. In this letter, he discusses skirmishes, the status of his regiment, visiting the battlefield at Fair Oaks, and his hopes of coming home soon.

Fair Oaks (Va.)

Letter from John Forquer to Mack Ewing dated January 9, 1862. In this letter, he discusses life as a soldier.

Letter from Nan Hank to Mack Ewing dated February 1862. In this letter, she discusses visiting friends and relatives.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated March 6, 1864. In the letter, Solomon writes an urgent and personal letter to his wife inquiring about the bounty and reassuring he rabout his reenlistment. He is still unsure on his reurn home but is very anxious about new that has risen in the camp. 

Brownsville (Ark.)

General Orders No. 13 from the headquarters of the 9th Army Corps dated November 22, 1862 (Fredericksburg, Va.). In this General Order, General Wilcox congratulate the troops on their behavior and gives advice on battle strategy.

Muster Roll for the 11th Michigan Cavalry, Co. K, dated April 30, 1865. Stationed in Caesars Head, South Carolina 

Kalamazoo (Mich.), Detroit (Mich.), Caesars Head (SC)

Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated June 19, 1863. In this letter, he discusses Vicksburg, the status of his regiment, Grant's operations, and runaway slaves.

Letter from Daniel Halbert to his cousin, Maria Halbert, dated February 28, 1865. In this letter, he discusses the weather, Dauphin Island, draft deserters, courting, and the end of the war.

Fort Gaines (Ala.), Dauphin Island (Ala)

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