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Description of service by D.B.H. He tells of Cornelius Byington's service in the 2nd Michigan Infantry.
Letter from Lydia Hank to Mack Ewing dated January 24, 1865. In this letter, she tells of her recent letter from Alvin Hank confirming that he was taken prisoner.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 27, 1864. In this letter, he describes prisoners in his care as Provost Guard, comments on southern society, and discusses his opinions "My diary North and South" by William Howard Russell.
Plaquemines Parish (La.)
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated February 22, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses visiting relatives, Washington's Birthday celebrations in Washington, D.C., family news, and Confederate Prison Camps.
Letter from John S. Potter to his mother dated July 18, 1863. In the letter, John has his letter written by a fellow soldier, John J. Snook because of his poor health. He mentions that he has not been well since he has arrived in Tennessee. Troops were inspected by General William Rosecrans but John was too sick to attend. He also mentions that there is a rumor that Charleston has fallen to the Union Army.
Nashville (Tenn.), Charleston (SC.)
Letter from William O. North to Samuel Babbitt dated July 1, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the capture of Darwin Babbitt.
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated October 21, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses fighting, the election, General Sheridan's movements, and friends that were taken as prisoners of war.
Letter from William Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated March 6, 1865. In this letter, he discusses wanting more letters, the movements of his regiment, and paroled prisoners.
Wilmington (N.C.)
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard dated September 20, 1864. In this letter, he discusses being a prisoner of war.
Columbia (S.C.), Richland County (S.C.)
Almanac of Darwin Babbitt. On the pages, he recounts the dates of his capture and release from Confederate Prison.
Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated September 17, 1863. In the letter, Solomon updates her on his well-being and describes the hospital he is in. He mentions the Union Army marched into Little Rock on the 10th of September without firing a gun. The city was evacuated by General Sterling Price who fled to Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Solomon ends his letter by writing to his children.
DuValls Bluff (Ark.), Little Rock (Ark.), Arkadelphia (Ark.)
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated October 20, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his belongings and family news.
Columbia (S.C.), Richland County (S.C.)
Printed fire insurance map showing the location of all the buildings in downtown Union City in Branch County, Michigan for the year 1940. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 100 feet.
Printed fire insurance map showing the location of all the buildings in downtown Union City in Branch County, Michigan for the year 1940. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 100 feet.
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated October 26, 1864 through October 30, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes the disappearance of his brother-in-law, Alvin Hank. Mack Ewing later found out that Alvin Hank was captured by the Confederate Army.
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), Camp Chase (Ohio), Cumberland Gap
Printed fire insurance map showing the location of all the buildings in downtown Union City in Branch County, Michigan for the year 1940. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 100 feet.
Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated April 7, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, Henry Mathews, the Confederate Army, the Union Army, and community news.
Printed fire insurance map showing the location of all the buildings in downtown Union City in Branch County, Michigan for the year 1940. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 100 feet.
Almanac of Darwin Babbitt. On the pages, he recounts the dates of his capture and release from Confederate Prison.
Color tinted photo postcard from circa 1907-1910 of the Union School building in Corunna, Michigan. Built in 1882 after previous school building were destroyed by fire, this building served grades K-12 until April 14, 1908, when it, too, was destroyed by fire.
Shiawassee County (Mich.)
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.), Vicksburg (Miss.), Michigan
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated August 8, 1864. In this letter, he informs his father he is a prisoner of war.
Printed fire insurance map showing the location of all the buildings in downtown Union City in Branch County, Michigan for the year 1940. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 100 feet.
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.), Vicksburg (Miss.)
Newspaper clipping describing action at Knoxville, Tenn. The article mentions Cornelius Byington being captured and having his leg amputated. He died shortly after these events.
Knoxville (Tenn.)
Black and white photograph from circa 1915-1925 of families standing on Poplar Lane (later renamed Townline Road) in Union Pier, Michigan.
Berrien County (Mich.)
Letter from Carlton Hawks to Samuel A. Babbitt dated September 18, 1864. In this letter, he discusses Darwin Babbitt's capture and reassures his parents that he is not dead.
Berryville (Va.), Aenon Church (Va.)
Souvenir postcard from the "Souvenir of Battle Creek Michigan" postcard folder depicting the Union Building in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Calhoun County (Mich.)
Excerpts of the Civil War diary of Charles Smith. In the entries, he discusses food, the weather, death tolls, and general conditions of the prison camp at Salisbury, North Carolina. He also provides an account of the Battle of the Wilderness.
Salisbury Prison (N.C.)
Letter from Andy Ewing to Mack Ewing dated February 25, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses battle experiences at the Battle of Ford Stedman, wounded soldiers in his regiment, Alvin Hank's exchange as a prisoner of war, deserters, and family news.
Petersburg (Va.)
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated September 13, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his experience as a paroled soldier, expresses his desire to return to his regiment, and offers his advice on family and community issues.
Dover (Ohio), Ohio, Byron (Mich.)
Letter from John S. Potter to his uncle, E. A. Brownell, dated January 21, 1863. In the letter, John references Queen Victoria of England, mentions the death of their Colonel and give shis opinion of him. Lt. Col. Heber LeFavour from the 5th Michigan Infantry will now be in command of his regiment. John discusses the populations view of Union soldiers in Lexington, Kentucky and gives his prospect of the war.
Lexington (Ky.)
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Mack Ewing dated February 3, 1865. In this letter, he tells of Alvin Hank's parole and his arrival in Ohio.
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his parents dated August 11, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his health and the health of others in the prison camp.
Danville (Va.)
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated August 30, 1864. In this letter, he describes being a prisoner of war.
Columbia (S.C.), Richland County (S.C.)
Letter from Prescott M. Skinner to Stephan A. Barnard dated September 11, 1864. In this letter, he describes the treatment of prisoners of war.
Petersburg (Va.)
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated October 26, 1864 through October 30, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes the disappearance of his brother-in-law, Alvin Hank. Mack Ewing later found out that Alvin Hank was captured by the Confederate Army.
Letter from Phineas R. Freeman to Abby Freeman dated October 22, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his prisoner of war experiences at Camp Oglethorpe (Macon, Ga.).
Camp Oglethorpe (Macon, Ga.), Washington, D.C.
Hand drawn waxed linen map showing the names of the land owners of Clam Union Township of Missaukee County, Michigan for about the year 1938. This map was done as part of a United States Works Progress Administration project. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 1320 feet.
Hand drawn waxed linen map showing the names of the land owners of Clam Union Township of Missaukee County, Michigan for about the year 1938. This map was done as part of a United States Works Progress Administration project. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 1320 feet.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 13, 1864. In this letter, he details the role of the Provost Guard in the military and describes several prisoners.
Plaquemines Parish (La.)
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his parents dated August 3, 1864. In this letter, he tells of being a prisoner.
Danville (Va.)
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his mother, dated January 16, 1862. In this letter, he discusses finances, "Fighting Dick" (Major General Israel Richardson), "Old Scot" (Winfield Scott), his opinion on the Union army, and deserters rejoining the ranks.
Washington, D.C.
1927 program for the 49th annual encampment of the Army of the Grand Republic, 8th annual encampment of Veterans of Foreign Wars, 24th annual encampment of United Spanish War Veterans, and the 2nd annual encampment of 33rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Division. Additional military organizations in the program included Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Women's Relief Corp., Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Auxiliary to United Spanish War Veterans, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Daughters of the Grand Army of the Republic, and Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. This program took place in Benton Harbor, Michigan on June 8-10, 1927.
Color postcard from circa 1907-1910 depicting the Union School building in Corunna, Michigan. Built in 1882 after previous school building were destroyed by fire, this building served grades K-12 until April 14, 1908, when it, too, was destroyed by fire.
Shiawassee County (Mich.)
Non-Combatant Oath of Charles Leach dated November 13, 1862. He was captured by General John T. Morgan.
