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Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated December 27, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his hopes of receiving frequent letters and the Confederate encampment at Mufreesboro, Tenn. He also included a poem he wrote to his wife.

Letter from Belle Jenkins and Mack Ewing to Nan Hank dated September 15, 1861. In this letter, they discuss the Civil War, family news, and community news. Of particular interest is Mack Ewing's commentary on enlisting troops in Hillsdale County, Michigan.

Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated April 2, 1865. In this letter, she discusses family news.

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated October 5, 1864. In the letter, Hiram provides a general update to his mother on his well-being. He mentions he is pleased that more men are enlisting, but if he were not in the army, he would stay out since he does not see an end in sight. 

A newspaper clipping from the Detroit News dated May 29, 1939 regarding GAR veterans Augustus F. Chappell and John Haines.

Power of Attorney form for Alonzo O. Hunt dated August 19, 1867.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated May 14, 1863. In the letter, Solomon provides a brief overview of his time in camp and his encounter with a visitor named Ira. He mentions to his wife that the company will become the official bodyguard of a general while stationed in Missouri. 

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

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 11, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status and movements of his regiment, the Siege of Vicksburg, Provost Guard duty, and his opinions on courting.

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated May 21, 1864. In the letter, Hiram updates his mother on the status of his father, whom he serves along with. He criticizes the actions of new recruits and their lack of knowledge of a new area. He also mentions a skirmish 50 miles from LIttle Rock, Ark. and believes the war will be over soon. 

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated January 22, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses his thoughts on being discharged and family news.

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

Letter from Frederick Bush dated August 1, 1863. In the letter, Frederick updates his status of his regiments and expresses his displeasure with leadership during the Battle of Gettysburg. He concludes his letter by updating the family on Christian's health.

Letter from Phebe Trego to her son John King dated July 28, 1865. In the letter, Phebe expresses her approval that John did not desert from the Union Army at Fort Morgan and described family and community news from home.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated March 30, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses another patient and his impending furlough.

Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 28, 1865. In this letter, she discusses family news.

Mustering out roll of the 3rd Michigan Cavalry, Co. E dated July 1, 1865

Letter from David H. Rumbaugh to James Jackson dated June 27, 1864. In the letter, David provides a detailed account of how Charles was wounded by friendly fire while on picket duty.

General Orders No. 38 from the Headquarters of the Department of the Ohio dated April 13, 1863 (Cincinnati, Ohio). In these orders, General Burnside outlines criteria for spies.

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

Harper's Weekly, A Journal of Civilization magazine dated June 29, 1867. The magazine describes of the trial of John H. Surrat, an accomplice of John Wilkes Booth.

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated December 11, 1864. In the letter, Hiram describes how cold it is in Arkansas. Once again, he describes his job feeding the horses with is partner Samuel Hendrix, whole other soldiers are on guard duty. He also describes common scenarios for a soldier while in camp.