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Letter from William L. Vandyke to Amori B. Cook dated January 13, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his health, visiting, the status of his regiment, and the status of other members of the regiment.

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

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.

Letter from Michael E. Radabaugh to Mack Ewing dated January 25, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and the status of family and friends serving on the front.

Letter from Thomas Larabell to his wife dated August 27, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, finances, and family news. 

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

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

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his brother, Emory Crane, dated April 17, 1862. In this letter, he describes the Siege of Yorktown.

Diary of George Benton Arnold dated 1865. In this diary, he describes the weather, skirmishes, Battle of Fort Steadman (March 25), the Capture of Petersburg (April 2), the capture of General Lee, the assassination of President Lincoln, and his discharge.

Mustering out roll of the 11th Michigan Infantry, Field and Staff dated September 29, 1865.

Letter from Harvey Rathbun to Nelson Ainslie's wife, Mary Ann, dated September 25, 1864, while encamped at White Hall, Georgia. Harvey Rathbun was a hometown friend and companion of Nelson Ainslie. In his letter, he mentions the excellent health and morale of the troops as the war is drawing to an end. 

Letter from Jerome Kroll to his parents dated March 5, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and his health.

Letter from Frederick A. Cutler to his father, dated August 6th, 1862. In this letter, he describes the details concerning the battle at Baton Rouge.

Partial Letter from Nelson Ainslie to his wife, Mary Ann, dated August 11, 1863 while encamped at Franklin, Tennessee. In this letter, Ainslie shares with his wife a dream he had about her as well as his homesickness. He also is dismayed that there are no huckleberries down South, but there are wild blackberries, which the troop is unable to get because they are outside the camp line. This letter is missing pages 2 and 3. 

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

Letter from Samuel Mathews dated May 29, 1861. In this letter, he discusses life as a soldier and community news.

Mustering out roll of the 1st Michigan Light Artillery, Co. I dated July 13, 1865

Diary of Charles A. Gunn dated 1863. In this diary, he writes a poem to his mother, draws badges for himself and Arthur Gunn, discusses rations, finances, the weather, the railroad, his health, a circus, the Siege of Vicksburg, General Morgan, camp life, deaths in his regiment, the shooting of his horse (Dec 11), and the mail.

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated April 17, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the Siege of Yorktown and his views on slavery.

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

Letter from Andy Ewing and D. C. Cherington to Mack Ewing dated January 15, 1865. In this letter, they describe their battle experiences and community news.

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

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

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister, Lura Huff, dated September 18, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, his opinions on the war, Michigan produce, and his girlfriend impending visit with family.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated July 13, 1862. In this letter, he thanks Elizabeth for sending her picture, discusses the status of his regiment, and inquires about community news.

Diary of Morris Dilts dated 1861. Starts on January 1, 1861, but large chunk of diary is missing ( February 15-May 27). He does not consistently begin recording until August 26. In his diary he describes his troop's movement, camp life, camp chores, the weather, regimental inspection of arms and horses, and recipes for spice cake and eye water. At the end of his diary, he notes the dates of letters he wrote and to whom they were addressed, as well as a list of expenses.

Letter from George H. Cook to his brother, Amori B. Cook, dated February 27, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his health, picket duty, the weather, and the rumors of troop movement.

Letter from Andy Ewing to Mack Ewing dated February 25, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses battle experiences at the Battle of Ford Stedman, wounded soldiers in his regiment, Alvin Hank's exchange as a prisoner of war, deserters, and family news.

Letter from Samuel Mathews dated May 19, 1864. In this letter, he discusses Henry Mathew's health and the status of his regiment.

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

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. 

Letter from Phineas Freeman to his wife, Abbie Freeman, dated May 16, 1862. In this letter, he discusses skirmishes, food, finances, and the status of family and friends on the front.

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated October 29, 1861. In this letter, he describes his health, the status of his regiment, food, and family news.

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

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

Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated May 29, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment.

Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated August 17, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment and Grant's comments on his regiment. 

Letter from Lemuel W. Osborn to his wife, Eunice, dated September 13, 1864. In this letter Osborn professes his love for his wife and children. He inquires about the health of his sick son and discusses new recruits and going dancing.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated November 2, 1862. In this letter, he describes the movements of his regiments, the movements of the Confederate Army, and family and community news.

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

Mustering out roll of the 12th Michigan Infantry, Co. G dated February 15, 1866.

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