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Reproduction of a 1794 map of the North, South, and Middle Bass Islands (Ohio) in Lake Erie. The "Miamis" or "Miami" Bay is the Indian name for the Maumee Bay in northern Ohio. The original map is from the Canadian Archives, Q 69-1 Colonial Office Records, page 445. Drawn by Robt. Pilkington, Lieut. Royal Engineer. Date of the reproduction unknown.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 4, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his new Lee-Enfield Rifle and the likely short duration of his stay in Camp Chase. He goes on to describe a theological discussion that he had with another soldier in camp. He also encourages Elizabeth to write soon as letters will likely not reach him as fast when he journeys back down to Dixie.
Columbus (Ohio)
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated June 26, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his opinions on homesickness and the difficulties with trying to recover property for his uncle from the Union Army.
Morganza (La.)
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated September 29, 1863. In this letter, he describes camp life at Camp Chase as a paroled union soldier, expresses his desire to return to his regiment and his anxiety regarding the status of the Union army. He also discusses the Copperhead movement, Elizabeth's teaching prospects, and community news.
Columbus (Ohio)
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 26, 1863. In this letter, he describes camp life and expresses his growing attachment to Elizabeth.
Camp Chase (Ohio)
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbot dated June 9, 1863. In this letter, he discusses trouble acquiring stamps to mail his letters, family gossip, his wound and the Union hospital. He also briefly mentions being taken prisoner at Brown Hospital and then paroled.
Memphis (Tenn.)
Photostat of a map of the Great Lake States depicting the railroads, canals, and political divisions in these states as of 1843.
Consists of muster-in rolls.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 28, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the livestock availability in Louisiana, food prices, and southern society.
Louisiana
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated November 12, 1863. In this letter, he describes Vicksburg from the interior, imagining what it must have been like to be a rebel looking down at approaching Union troops.
Vicksburg (Miss.)
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated June 13, 1863. In this letter, he describes life at a Union Hospital, reminisces about past times in Michigan, and comments on public opinion in the north about the war.
Memphis (Tenn.)
Letter from William Anderson to Commissioner of Pensions John C. Black dated March 28, 1888. In the letter, William addresses John C. Black to add to his Statement of Service when he was a prisoner of war.
Martin (Mich.)
Consists of muster-in rolls.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated December 9, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the postal service, status of his regiment, his opinions of different generals, and courting.
Memphis (Tenn.)
Includes correspondence and lists.
Printed map of the Great Lakes with an emphasis on the waterways shipping channels connecting one lake with another. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 100 miles.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated September 19, 1864. In this letter, he describes a foraging expedition from the White River Station and when his company would be mustered out of the Union Army.
White River Station (Ark.)
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated March 25, 1864. In this letter, he gives an account of the work being done on Fort Jackson and discusses the status of his regiment, leadership and politics in the Union Army.
Plaquemines Parish (La.)
survey map of the boundary between Michigan and Ohio in 1815
Printed illustrated map showing historical points of interest for the Great Lakes states as known about the year 1936. No scale given.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated December 13, 1862. In this letter, he expresses his feelings for Elizabeth, describes why he enlisted in the army and the challenges he faces. He also asks Elizabeth about her community and experiences.
survey map of the boundary between Michigan and Ohio in 1815
Color map of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana showing the major railroad lines. The Scale on the original is 1 inch to 20 miles.
Consists of muster-in rolls.