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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.)
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 4, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes the lack of 4th of July festivities at the hospital, the wound to his left hand (occurred June 20, 1864), and the amputation of Captain Richard Ricaby's arm.
City Point Hospital (Hopewell, Va.)
Letter from Sylvester Keyser to James Jackson dated June 27, 1864. In the letter, Sylvester informs James that Charle has undergone an amputation of left leg due to the wound he suffered during picket duty.
Petersburg (Va.)
Description of service by D.B.H. He tells of Cornelius Byington's service in the 2nd Michigan Infantry.
Letter from Private James Lewis to General William Dension Whipple dated May 29, 1865. In the letter, Private Lewis requests for a 30 day furlough to see his brother who has been wounded.
Decatur (Ala.)
1864 Civil War diary of George W. Myers dated January 1, 1864- December 31, 1864. In this diary, he describes everyday life within the regiment, the weather, attending a funeral, and participating in church services.
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated August 23, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his father's health, supplies (including food and clothing), moving timber, family news.
Arlington (Va.)
