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This collection consists of muster-out and voucher forms dating 1864-1866. There are four types of records in the collection: detachment muster-out forms (showing name, rank, age, when, where, and by whom enrolled and mustered, when and by whom last paid, allowances given for travel, subsistence, clothing, equipment, and remarks); individual muster-outs (shows the same information as the first, plus data on pay rate and bounty received); regimental muster-outs (gives same information as the second, but does so for all members of a given company); and vouchers documenting pay to officers for salary, clothing, subsistence, and hired private servants. The servants were black, and the forms give their name, height, eye color, and hair color. The collection is arranged numerically by regiment, with infantry and cavalry units listed first. A name index has been prepared for easy access to the records.
Michigan
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 21, 1865 through January 23, 1865. In this letter, she discusses an enlisting friend, the baby, and family news.
Letter from George W. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated January 19, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family members' enlistments. Letter from William G. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated March 5, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his health, their brother, Clarence, farms in the area. Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated March 22, 1862. In this letter, Clarence describes his regiment's movements, nearby Native Americans, horses, peddlers, supplies, stealing and John Brown; William discusses a parade, his impression of Lawrence, and his opinions of the offices. Letter from Jacob M. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated April 18, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the health of friends, the status of family serving on the front, and food. Letter from Jacob M. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated April 30, 1862. In this letter, he discusses dental work and seeing the Governor of Michigan. Letter from William Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated May 14, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the death of their brother, Jacob. Letter from Clarence Houseman and William Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated May 25, 1862. In this letter, they discuss the movements of their regiment, their brother's death, farming, and William's opinions of officers. Letter from William G. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated June 2, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his regiments movements, Rebels firing on a boat, capturing a spy, and getting a new Captain. Letter from George and Lydia Houseman to Sally Wheeler dated June 3, 1862. In this letter, they discuss Jacob Houseman's death. Letter from William Houseman and Clarence Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated June 10, 1862. In this letter, they discuss the movement of their regiment, their new nickname of Jennison's Jayhawkers, African American Contrabands, and finances. Letter from Abram Hunt to Sally Wheeler dated June 14, 1862. In this letter, he discusses Jacob Houseman's death. Letter from Clarence Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated August 13, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the movements of his regiment, the death of their brother, William, and an anecdote about an African American. Letter from Clarence Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated August 13, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the weather, William Houseman's death, receiving William's belongings, and continues his anecdote from his letter of August 1. Letter from Clarence L. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated November 9, 1863. In this letter, he discusses scouting duty, the status of his regiment and his photograph. Letter from Clarence L. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated February 13, 1864. In this letter, he discusses steamers in the Memphis harbor, veterans in the regiment, and women. Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated February 7, 1862. In this letter, they discuss skirmishes, their regiment's movements, food, and the whereabouts of family and friends in the regiment.
Ionia (Mich.)
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his father dated August 3, 1862. In this letter, he tells of enlisting in the 20th Michigan Infantry.
Letter from Soloman Kroll to his parents dated ___ 11, 1861. In this letter, he discusses the hospital deserters, and enlisting.
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his father dated January 12, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family and friends enlisting, hunting, and a funeral of a friend.
Lansing (Mich.)
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his brother dated August 28, 1862. In this letter, he discusses getting his picture taken and enlisting.
Jackson (Mich.)
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister, Lura Huff, dated November 23, 1861. In this letter, he discusses receiving letters from his sister, his thoughts on the war, a dress parade in front of General McClellan, and his brother's enlistment.
Camp Lyon (Va.)
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.)
Letter from Edwin A. Bush to friends at home dated October 13. 1862. In the letter, the 17th Michigan Regiment was ordered to march to Fredericksburg, Virginia to protect the city from Confederate cavalry. He also describes how he is getting along with his new life as a soldier.
Fredericksburg (Va.)
Letter from Niece to her Aunt dated October 22, 1862. In the letter, a niece writes to her aunt about the status of her family and mentions she heard Edwin Bush enlist in the army. She is unsure why so many men are fighting when they do not know what they are fighting for.
Mount Morris (N.Y.)
Letter from Henry to Edwin A. Bush dated October 31, 1862. In the letter, Henry talks about the draft and recruitment into the army. He discusses his struggle between choosing to go to school or enlist.
Letter from Edwin A. Bush to his brother Henry Bush dated November 22, 1862. In the letter, Edwin reaffirms his decision to enlist in the army. He state his regiment is currently camped on the Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg, Virginia, and provides updated news on the status of the war.
Fredericksburg (Va.)
Letter from Samuel Willard to his siblings dated March 5, 1865. In this letter, Samuel discusses the recent cold weather he has experienced in Indiana, as well as the draft. He believes another draft will be necessary to replace soldiers who are discharged. He goes on to describe the rebels fear of General Sherman as he continues his victorious march and how there is rumor that Sherman and Grant have surrounded the Confederates in Richmond.
Madison (Ind.)
A provision of a collective bargaining agreement between a city and the union representing its fire department employees which purports to prohibit fire department employees from joining the National Guard without the express consent of the city violates 38 USC 2024 and is void.
Letter from Samuel Mathews to his friends dated October 1, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his battle experiences, his furlough in New York, enlistment, and camp life.
