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Letter from Benjamin Van Norman to his father dated July 7, 1864. In this letter, Benjamin Van Norman discusses his latest scouting experience during the Fourth of July, his pay rate as a soldier and its disbursement.

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

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

Letter from Sanford Douglass Payne to Elizabeth Payne dated May 7, 1864. In the letter, Sanford notifies Elizabeth that he is about to embark on the summer campaigns and will not be able to communicate with her. He questions whether he will survive the battles to come, but reaffirms his devotion to his duty and country.

Letter from Sanford Douglass Payne to Elizabeth Jackson dated March 25, 1864. In the letter, Sanford describes his interaction with Charles in Kentucky. He also mentions his love of soldier life and provides a brief update on his regiment.

Letter from Benjamin Van Norman to his father dated June 5, 1864. In this letter, Benjamin Van Norman discusses his recent acquisition of his pay, his latest combat experience, as well as his equipment and weaponry.

Mustering out roll of the 10th Michigan Cavalry, Field and Staff dated November 10, 1865

Letter from Benjamin Van Norman to his father dated May 26, 1864. In this letter, Benjamin Van Norman discusses his experience scouting in Confederate territory for twenty days, his interaction with a prisoner of war, and his recent combat experience.

Letter from Benjamin Van Norman to his sister dated February 3, 1864. In this letter, Benjamin Van Norman discusses his well-being while in the hospital. Benjamin describes in detail his experience in Cincinnati, Ohio and the northern Kentuckey region.

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

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

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

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

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

Letter from Benjamin Van Norman to his sister dated March 7, 1864. In this letter, Benjamin Van Norman expresses concern for his family due to the lack of communication, while going into great detail on the composition of the hospital.

Letter from Lt. W. Dickinson to Rev. C. Van Norman dated September 21, 1864. In this letter, Lt. Dickinson painfully informs C. Van Norman of the death of his son, Benjamin Van Norman, at Blue Springs, Tenn. on August 23, 1864.

Pension for John H. Starkweather dated November 5, 1907. The pension states John to receive a monthly pension of $15.

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

This is volume forty of a forty-six set. It follows the Tenth Michigan Cavalry regiment. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.

Pension certificate for John H. Starkweather dated May 7, 1892.

Letter from Benjamin Van Norman to his father dated March 14, 1864. In this letter, Benjamin Van Norman describes his overall well-being and how he created a ring out of a musselshell. He also mentions the dialect and phrases used by those from Kentucky and Tennessee.

Letter to John H. Starkweather dated August 11, 1865.

Letter to John H. Starkweather dated June 14, 1865.

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

Letter from Benjamin Van Norman to his sister dated June 7, 1864. In this letter, Benjamin Van Norman discusses his recent combat engagement against Rebel forces. He mentions the outcome of the fight, the items he acquired, and his experiences in camp.

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