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Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister, Lura, dated April 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the mail, sending a photograph, and the status of his regiment.

Lebanon (Ky.)

Letter from George H. Cook to Sarah Cook dated March 16, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, Fairfax (Va.), Centerville (Va.), family and friends serving on the front, looting, and finances.

Franklin (Va.), Camp Franklin (Va.), Fairfax (Va.), Centerville (Va.)

Booklet given at the Medal of Honor Ceremony for George D. Sidman dated November 30, 1909. Included is his certificate and a narrative of Sidman's service.

Letter from Abbie Freeman to Amori B. Cook dated February 13, 1862. In this letter, she discusses family news, her health, the status of the regiment, and Camp Benton.

Camp Benton (St. Louis, Mo.), St. Louis (Mo.)

Letter from George H. Cook to Amori B. Cook dated April 15, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the death of William H.H. Cook, his regiment's movements, the weather, and family news.

Alexandria (Va.)

Letter from Albert Beard to Mack Ewing dated May 4, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, Confederate prisoners, and life at the fort.

New Madrid (Mo.)

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated March 23, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses joining the Sons of Temperance, family news, and the status of his regiment.

Diary of Edwin F. Holmes, dated 1863. In this diary, he discusses the movements of his regiment, marching, skirmishes, clothing, Siege of Corinth, food, and a grand review (November 11, 1862). At the end of the diary, he includes a list of his locations, prices of supplies in Nashville, and a list of his officers.

Mustering out roll of the 13th Michigan Infantry, Co. F dated July 25, 1865.

Letter from Jerome Kroll to his brother dated March 23, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and food.

Cincinnati (Ohio)

Letter from John Wheaton to his sister, Avis (Wheaton) Owen. In this letter, he discusses the presidential election of 1864 and the status of his regiment 

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Letter from Jerome Kroll to his brother dated November 11, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 1, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses nursing soldiers at City Point Hospital and the status of his regiment.

City Point Hospital (Hopewell, Va.)

Mustering out roll of the 9th Michigan Cavalry, Field and Staff dated July 21, 1865

Mustering out roll of the 29th Michigan Infantry, Co. H dated September 20, 1865.

Letter from George H.Cook to Amori B. Cook dated April 27, 1862. In this letter, he discusses troop movements, the Steamer S.R. Spaulding, the weather, oysters, and coming home.

Letter from Daniel Halbert to his cousin, Maria Halbert, dated September 4, 1864. In this letter, he discusses Grand Ledge (Mich.), the sand and heat at Fort Gaines, Alabama, the surrender of Fort Gaines, and his desire to receive a new housewife.

Fort Gaines (Ala.), Grand Ledge (Mich.)

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated December 29, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Fredericksburg and family news.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and the Battle of Arkansas River.

Arkansas River (Ark.), Fort Hindman (Ark.)

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated July 24, 1861. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and the Battle of Blackburn's Ford and the First Battle of Bull Run.

Mustering out roll of the 9th Michigan Cavalry, Co. E dated July 21, 1865

Mustering out roll of the 6th Michigan Cavalry, Co. F dated November 24, 1865

Mustering out roll of the 15th Michigan Infantry, Co. B dated September 13, 1865.

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated December 2, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, his opinions on General Burnside, finances, and religion.

Fredericksburg (Va.)

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated April 7, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, Henry Mathews, the Confederate Army, the Union Army, and community news.

Letter from Nelson Ainslie to his wife, Mary Ann, dated May 29, 1864, while encamped at Rome, Georgia. Ainslie apologizes to wife for not receiving letters on a regular basis and states how the regiment may have possible orders to move towards Atlanta. 

Letter from James K. Ewing to Enoch Ewing dated July 25, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and family news.

Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated March 28, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, the citizens of Louisville, and his trip from Virginia to Kentucky. 

Louisville (Ky.)

Letter from William Barnard to his brother, Edward Barnard dated December 17, 1862. In this letter, he describes the Battle of Fredericksburg, looting, and his new hat.

Fredericksburg (Va.)

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

Letter from Lemuel W. Osborn to his wife, Eunice, dated May 10, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his regiment's travels, General Sherman, and a possible review. Additionally, he expresses his wishes to come home and the hope that it will be soon.

Letter from Nelson Ainslie to his wife, Mary Ann, dated March 3, 1863 while encamped at Nashville, Tennessee. In this letter, Ainslie writes about his health, saying he has caught a cold, and expresses his fear of having his son, Fredy, around water. 

Letter from William Barnard to Stephan A. Bernard dated September 7, 1862. In this letter, he discusses Fort Lyon, the status of his regiment, his expected promotion, and finances. 

Fort Lyon (Va.), Alexandria (Va.)

Letter from William Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated November 3, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and his impressions of the civilians. 

Belmont (Va.)

Mustering out roll of the 16th Michigan Infantry, Co. K dated July 8, 1865.

Mustering out roll of the 9th Michigan Cavalry, Co. M dated July 21, 1865

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated June 18, 1861. In this letter, he discusses traitors and the status of his regiment.

Letter from Jerome Kroll to his father dated January 2, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, care packages, and food.

Fredericksburg (Va.)

Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated November 10 and 12, 1862. In this letter, he discusses fortifications around Nashville, his father's health, the mail, becoming a drummer, and finances.

Nashville (Tenn.)

Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated June 9, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, the Battle of Cold Harbor, and the Copperhead Movement. 

Richmond (Va.)

Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated May 1, 1863. In this letter, he describes the Battle of Chancellorsville the status of family and friends after the battle, and Confederate deserters. 

Fredericksburg (Va.), Chancellorsville (Va.)

Mustering out roll of the 5th Michigan Infantry, Co. B dated July 5, 1865.

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

Mustering out roll of the 29th Michigan Infantry, Co. G dated September 20, 1865.

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

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated August 22, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment.

Alexandria (Va.)

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated October 2, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his health and the status of his regiment.

Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated November 16, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his regiment's movements and the status of family and friends. 

Fayettesville (Va.)

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

Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated August 3, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his son's whereabouts and his desire for a photograph of his wife.

Murfreesboro (Tenn.)

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