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Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his parents dated October 6, 1863. In the letter, Henry quickly notes that his regiment is chasing Joseph Wheeler through Tennessee and his encounter with Confederate forces. He mentions the possibility of a significant raid.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter dated May 13, 1864. In the letter, Henry updates his father on his current location. He describes the latest marches his regiment has endured and the weather that confronted them. He also provides a brief update on the positions of Union Generals.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his uncle dated December 24, 1863. In the letter, Henry provides an update on the location of his regiment and describes a recent raid he encountered against Confederate troops. He also tries to clarify what it means to be a soldier and why the war is taking longer than what the public had hoped for.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to John dated December 18, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes the Battle of Chattanooga in great detail.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated May 30, 1864. In the letter, Henry describes the exhaustion his regiment has endured due to the constant fighting with Confederate soldiers. He goes into great detail about the 4th Michigan Cavalry assault on the Confederate troops and scene of the battle. He is certain the war will end in 1864.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated August 1, 1864. In the letter, Henry provides an update on the Battle of Atlanta and his regiments involvement. He also mentions the unfortunate death of General James McPherson.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter from an unknown date. Henry briefly describes his opinion in the upcoming presidential election and his lack of affiliation with the Copperhead Movement.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated January 1, 1864. In the letter, Henry describes his interaction with locals in Tennessee and how the war is impacting the communities. He thoroughly describes a battle between union and rebel forces.

Private Claim No. 475 to James Lassell. The claim is along the River Rouge and contains 187.37 acres. 

Private Claim No. 486 to James McGill. The claim is along the north side of the River Raisin and contains 582.38 acres. 

Private Claim No. 070 to James Hopkins. The claim is along the River Rouge and contains 37.46 acres.

Private Claim No. 67 to James McGill. The claim is along the River Rouge and contains 294.14 acres. 

Private Claim No. 541 to Christian Clemens and James Connor. The claim is along the north side of the River Huron [Clinton River] and contains 620 acres. 

Private Claim No. 719 to James McGill. The claim is along Prairie Ronde and contains 420.60 acres.

Private Claim No. 640 to Ann Coates for heirs of James Donaldson. The claim is along the River Rouge and contains 407.26 acres.

Private Claim No. 568 to James Robinson. The claim is along the border of the River St. Clair and contains 241.61 acres. 

Private Claim No. 599 to the legal heirs of James Abbott, deceased. The claim is along the west border of Milk River and the border of Lake St. Clair. The claim contains 639.98 acres.

 Survey of Private Claim No. 43 to James May. The claim is along the River Ecorse. The notes contain a description of the claim, the direction and location of lines, and its location in relation to neighboring private claims.

Private Claim No. 136 to James Connor. The claim is along the north side of the River Huron [Clinton River] and contains 634.87 acres.

Private Claim No. 129 to James Connor. The claim is on the border of the River Huron and contains 510 acres.  

Private Claim No. 200 to James Harrow. The claim is along the River St. Clair and contains 640 acres.