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This collection includes a diary of William H. Horton (1864) which includes a record of daily events through Aug. 28, 1864; infrequent entries through Oct., detailing mainly weather, picket duties, transfers, drills and inspections; a mention of the Battle of Mortonsford, Feb. 6, 1864, Spotsylvania, May 12, 1864; list of letters received and answered; expenditures at commissary; list of members of Company E, 26th Michigan Volunteers, including officers, privates, accounts of deaths, missing, promotions, and transfers; and a clothing account.

 This is the second collection documenting the career of Henry Albert Potter. Both collections (see also MS 89-535) were donated by Mrs. Arthur H. (Elizabeth) Ruddy, a descendant of Potter. This collection is arranged according to the following series: Papers, 1862-1902. Consists of letters of Henry Albert Potter to his family in Ovid, Mich. Describes marches and camp life. Includes citations and correspondence with the United States War Dept. Also includes the diary of W.P. Simmons. Simmons is not a member of the Fourth Michigan Calvary, at the time of this writing, his regiment and company are unknown. The diary, written between Sept. 9, 1863 and Nov. 1, 1863, describes the Battle of Chickamauga and Wheeler's Raid.

Diary of Darwin H. Babbitt dated 1864. In this diary, he discusses being under arrest with the Provost Guard, rejoining his regiment, skirmishes, the Battle of the Wilderness, and the Battle of Totopotomoy Creek.

Plat map showing land ownership and university land near Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan, from circa 1840-1850. No scale given.

Hand drawn. Hand written field notes and certification of the survey in 1844 is included on this survey of a fractional section of land that later became part of the city of Battle Creek.

Working on the Battle Creek River restoration project near Charlotte.

Aerial view of Battle Creek River restoration project near Charlotte.

Working on the Battle Creek River restoration project near Charlotte.

Printed map of Battle Creek, Michigan in 1925. No scale given.

Plat of East Battle Creek, Michigan, extending the settled territory of Battle Creek in 1837. Also shows the location of major rivers and roads nearby.

Printed color map of Battle Creek, Michigan for 1916. This map shows the city in detail as it is divided into 9 laminated sheets. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 400 feet.

Printed color map of Battle Creek, Michigan for 1916. This map shows the city in detail as it is divided into 9 laminated sheets. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 400 feet.

Printed color map of Battle Creek, Michigan for 1916. This map shows the city in detail as it is divided into 9 laminated sheets. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 400 feet.

Printed color map of Battle Creek, Michigan for 1916. This map shows the city in detail as it is divided into 9 laminated sheets. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 400 feet.

Printed color map of Battle Creek, Michigan for 1916. This map shows the city in detail as it is divided into 9 laminated sheets. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 400 feet.

Printed color map of Battle Creek, Michigan for 1916. This map shows the city in detail as it is divided into 9 laminated sheets. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 400 feet.

Printed color map of Battle Creek, Michigan for 1916. This map shows the city in detail as it is divided into 9 laminated sheets. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 400 feet.

Printed color map of Battle Creek, Michigan for 1916. This map shows the city in detail as it is divided into 9 laminated sheets. The scale on the original is 1 inch equals 400 feet.

Includes mostly correspondence with the Adjutant General's Office.

Includes mostly correspondence with the Adjutant General's Office.

Includes mostly correspondence with the Adjutant General's Office.