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Letter from Jerome Kroll to his parents dated September 10, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment.
Crab Orchard (Ky.)
Mustering out roll of the 6th Michigan Cavalry, Co. I dated November 24, 1865
Mustering out roll of the 13th Michigan Infantry, Co. E dated July 25, 1865.
Mustering out roll of the 5th Michigan Infantry, Co. C dated July 5, 1865.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 28 (no year was specified but most likely 1863). In this letter, he expresses his views on courting, describes his experience on Provost Guard and the status of his regiment, and relates his knowledge of another soldier's regiment.
Vicksburg (Miss.), Murfreesboro (Tenn.)
Mustering out roll of the 11th Michigan Infantry, Co. F dated September 29, 1865.
Mustering out roll of the 6th Michigan Cavalry, Co. C dated November 24, 1865
Letter from Daniel Halbert to his cousin, Maria Halbert, dated August 9, 1864. In this letter, he describes an attack on the steamer "Clara Bell" that occurred July 24, 1864, and finances.
Morganza (La.), White River (La.)
Letter from George W. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated January 19, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family members' enlistments. Letter from William G. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated March 5, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his health, their brother, Clarence, farms in the area. Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated March 22, 1862. In this letter, Clarence describes his regiment's movements, nearby Native Americans, horses, peddlers, supplies, stealing and John Brown; William discusses a parade, his impression of Lawrence, and his opinions of the offices. Letter from Jacob M. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated April 18, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the health of friends, the status of family serving on the front, and food. Letter from Jacob M. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated April 30, 1862. In this letter, he discusses dental work and seeing the Governor of Michigan. Letter from William Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated May 14, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the death of their brother, Jacob. Letter from Clarence Houseman and William Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated May 25, 1862. In this letter, they discuss the movements of their regiment, their brother's death, farming, and William's opinions of officers. Letter from William G. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated June 2, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his regiments movements, Rebels firing on a boat, capturing a spy, and getting a new Captain. Letter from George and Lydia Houseman to Sally Wheeler dated June 3, 1862. In this letter, they discuss Jacob Houseman's death. Letter from William Houseman and Clarence Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated June 10, 1862. In this letter, they discuss the movement of their regiment, their new nickname of Jennison's Jayhawkers, African American Contrabands, and finances. Letter from Abram Hunt to Sally Wheeler dated June 14, 1862. In this letter, he discusses Jacob Houseman's death. Letter from Clarence Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated August 13, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the movements of his regiment, the death of their brother, William, and an anecdote about an African American. Letter from Clarence Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated August 13, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the weather, William Houseman's death, receiving William's belongings, and continues his anecdote from his letter of August 1. Letter from Clarence L. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated November 9, 1863. In this letter, he discusses scouting duty, the status of his regiment and his photograph. Letter from Clarence L. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated February 13, 1864. In this letter, he discusses steamers in the Memphis harbor, veterans in the regiment, and women. Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated February 7, 1862. In this letter, they discuss skirmishes, their regiment's movements, food, and the whereabouts of family and friends in the regiment.
Ionia (Mich.), Humboldt (Kan.), Lawrence (Kan.), Murfreesboro (Tenn.); Union City (Tenn.); Rienzi (Miss.); Corinth (Miss.); Memphis (Tenn.); Fort Pickering (Tenn.)
Mustering out roll of the 12th Michigan Infantry, Co. K dated February 15, 1866.
Mustering out roll of the 13th Michigan Infantry, Co. A dated July 25, 1865.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated March 23, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, reports and rumors of the Union Army, his role in the Provost Guard, his relationship with Elizabeth, and the status of friends in the war.
Miliken's Bend (Miss.), Vicksburg (Miss.)
Letter from John Wheaton to his sister, Avis (Wheaton) Owen, dated June 6, 1863. In this letter, he discusses care packages and his battle experiences.
Stafford (Va.)
Letters from William H.H. Cook and Joseph Cook to George H. Cook dated October 7, 1861. In the first letter, William H.H. Cook discusses George's health, visiting family, his furlough, and the status of his regiment. In the second letter, Joseph Cook discusses his health and visiting.
Riley (Mich.)
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Alvin Hank dated February 5, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his opinion on the "wicked" war, the status of his son, Gardner Hank's regiment, and family news.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated November 22, 1862. In this letter, he describes the movements of his regiment as they travel down to Louisville (Ky.), expresses his doubt of his leaders, and discusses soldiers' morale.
Ohio, Ohio River (Ohio), Cincinnati (Ohio), Louisville (Ky.)
Mustering out roll of the 6th Michigan Cavalry, Co. E dated November 24, 1865
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated July 27, 1864. In this letter, he describes the process in which his regiment is fortifying the area from rebel attacks, the surrounding area and rumors of the Union Army's movements.
White River (Ark.), St. Charles (Ark.)
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard dated June 2, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Cold Harbor.
Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated January 18, 1863. In this letter, he discusses lodging conditions, the status of his regiment, and the finances of the army.
Belle Plain (Va.)
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his father dated March 23, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and community news.
Baltimore (Md.)
Letter from William Barnard to his father, Stephen Barnard, dated January 1, 1863. In this letter, he describes his new mittens, Christmas dinner, and the Confederate Army.
Mustering out roll of the 5th Michigan Infantry, Co. I dated July 5, 1865.
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated March 5, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, Quakers in the area, deserted Confederate homes, building roads, the movements of his division, and a captain in the the rebel army who used to be a neighbor.
Camp Michigan (Va.)
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his brother, dated June 27, 1861. In this letter, he discusses writing his brother for the first time and the status of his regiment.
Washington, D.C.
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated March 16, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, drowning a Confederate pontoon bridge, marching, and his orders to carry the wounded. He also includes a drawing of a cannon.
Nashville (Tenn.)
Letter from John Wheaton to his sister, Avis (Wheaton) Owen, dated May 22, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and the weather.
Cassville (Ga.)
Mustering out roll of the 24th Michigan Infantry, Unassigned Recruits dated July 8, 1865.
Mustering out roll of the 10th Michigan Cavalry, Co. I dated November 10, 1865
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated May 8, 1864. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, skirmishes, and the hope that General Ulysses Grant will end the war soon.
Baton Rouge (La.), Clinton (La.), Red River (La.)
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his parents dated February 6, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his father's health, the status of his regiment, leaving the winter camp, and finances.
1864 Civil War diary of George W. Myers dated January 1, 1864- December 31, 1864. In this diary, he describes everyday life within the regiment, the weather, attending a funeral, and participating in church services.
Letter from Eugene Stocking to his parents dated October 4, 1863. In this letter, he describes his battlefield experiences at Kelly's Ford, Middleburg, Upperville, Williamsport, Boonsboro, Manassas Gap, and Brady Station. He also discusses various skirmishes, the status of his regiment, deceased soldiers, food, the weather, prisoners of war, and tobacco.
Brandy Station, Battle of, Brandy Station, Va., 1863, Kelly's Ford, Battle of, Va., 1863
Letter from Robert McDougall to Mack Ewing dated March 25, 1862. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, camp life, and the citizens around New Madrid, Missouri.
New Madrid (Mo.)
Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh to Amori B. Cook dated March 18, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, his impressions of the Confederate Army and African Americans, farming, and food.
Beaufort (S.C.), Port Royal (S.C.)
Mustering out roll of the 6th Michigan Cavalry, Co. M dated November 24, 1865
Letter from James L. Miller to Amori B. Cook dated December 6, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his health, the status of his regiment, Camp Benton, and morale.
Camp Benton (St. Louis, Mo.), St. Louis (Mo.)
Mustering out roll of the 3rd Michigan Cavalry, Field and Staff dated July 1, 1865
Mustering out roll of the 5th Michigan Infantry, Co. A dated July 5, 1865.
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated June 12, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment.
Mustering out roll of the 5th Michigan Infantry, Field and Staff dated July 5, 1865.
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard dated March 11, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the camp, food, the status of his regiment, and his desire for a furlough.
Newport News (Va.)
Letter from Gardner Abbott to Alvin Hank and Lydia Hank dated June 7, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and Corinth, Mississippi.
Corinth (Miss.)
Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated May 24, [1864]. In this letter, he discusses returning home and the status of his regiment.
Dalton (Ga.)
Letter from Phineas Freeman to Abbie Freeman dated May 21, 1862. In this letter, he discusses picket duty, the status of his regiment, Confederate deserters, and preparing for an upcoming battle.
Corinth (Miss.)
Mustering out roll of the 15th Michigan Infantry, Co. E dated September 13, 1865.
Letter from Nelson Ainslie to his wife, Mary Ann, dated March 30, 1863 while encamped at Nashville, TN. Ainslie writes about the weather, receiving letter from his brother-in-law James, the strictness of their new captain, and the mental/physical state of his fellow soliders.
Letter from Daniel Halbert to his cousin, Maria Halbert, dated June 9, 1864. In this letter, he describes the town of Morganza, Louisiana, the status of his regiment, and their supplies.
Morganza (La.)
Diary of Darwin H. Babbitt dated 1864. In this diary, he discusses being under arrest with the Provost Guard, rejoining his regiment, skirmishes, the Battle of the Wilderness, and the Battle of Totopotomoy Creek.
Mustering out roll of the 11th Michigan Infantry, Co. B dated September 29, 1865.
