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Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated May 15, 1861. In this letter, he tells him of his enlistment.
Cantonment Blair (Mich.), Detroit (Mich.), State Fair Ground (Detroit, Mich.)
Newspaper article from The Indianapolis Journal, dated May 16, 1897. The article recounts the flight, pursuit, capture and subsequent death of assassin John Wilkes Booth.
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated October 23, 1864. In this letter, she tells of her health and finances.
Pension certificate of Rosetta Potter, widow of Hamilton Potter, dated November 10, 1919.
Letter from William Barnard to his sister dated September 21, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, his impressions of the locals, daily life, and African Americans following the regiment.
Frederick (Md.)
Mustering out roll of the 3rd Michigan Cavalry, Co. F dated July 1, 1865
Letter from George H. Cook to Amori B. Cook dated May 20, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the movements of his regiment, skirmishes, and visiting the 16th Michigan Infantry.
Washington, D.C.
This is volume thirty-one of a forty-six set. It follows the First 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.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated November 1, 1863. In this letter, he describes his trip from Columbus (Ohio) to Cairo (Ill.) which includes a negative review of Queen City (Ohio) and a railroad accident.
Camp Chase (Ohio), Columbus (Ohio), Queen City (Ohio)
Incomplete letter from Cornelia to Edwin A. Bush on an unspecified date. In the short letter, Cornelia talks about a violent battle in Tennessee and wonders if victory is possible for the North with such ambitious military leaders.
Letter from Nelson Ainslie to his wife, Mary Ann, dated February 8, 1863. Ainslie explains that due to rebel destruction of the railroads and bridges, they don't receive their mail on a regular basis anymore. He points out that in a previous letter from his daughter, Lottie, she asked him if he was in the Battle of Murfreesboro,of which he responds "no" since his regiment has no leading officers at the moment. He tells of the Negro cook who froze to death and the abundance of rats that infest their camp.
Program detailing the 38th annual reunion of the 5th Michigan Veterans Volunteer Infantry Association dated August 28, 1907.
Song lyrics composted on the laying of the corner stone of the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Detroit on July 4, 1867.
Detroit (Mich.)
Letter from Soloman V. Munger to his family dated January 28, 1864. In the letter, Solomon explains that his regiment is healthy and his re-enlistment in the Veteran Corp. He explains why he chose to enlist again, the duties he now performs, as well as his pay. He hopes to be home on a furlough soon and finishes his letter addressing his children.
Brownsville (Ark.)
Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated January 25, 1864. In the letter, Solomon mentions that a friend has brought him butter and a letter from home. He mentions he will be heading to St. Louis in 3-4 weeks before possibly heading home.
St. Louis (Mo.)
Letter from Bess Cherington and Henry Clayton Cherington to Mack Ewing dated January 22, 1865. In this letter, she discusses family news. In an attached letter by Henry Clayton Cherington, he discusses school.
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 29, 1865. In this letter, she discusses family news, community news, and her desire for Mack Ewing to come home.
Newspaper clipping entitled "Freedom and Nationality." In the article, the author describes the 14th Michigan Infantry.
Nashville (Tenn.)
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated June 1, 1861. In this letter, he discusses getting vaccinated, his opinions on the officers, soldier behavior, and religion.
Promotion Certificate for Joseph Elder dated November 17, 1864. He was promoted to Sergeant Major.
Mustering out roll of the 16th Michigan Infantry, Co. D dated July 8, 1865.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 15, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, his experience on Provost Guard and the prisoners in care of his regiment. He also expresses his feelings for Elizabeth and discusses what the community thinks of their correspondence.
Arkansas River (Ark.), Vicksburg (Miss.)
Letter from Abbie Freeman to Amori Cook dated January 7, 1862. In this letter, she discusses chores, family news, and the status of the regiment.
Camp Benton (St. Louis, Mo.), St. Louis (Mo.)
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.
Strawberry Plains (Tenn.)
