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Diary of Jeffery Perry dated January 1, 1863- December 31, 1863. In his diary, Perry predominately discusses the weather with some brief comments regarding events in Perry's camp and about the war in general. At the end of each month, Perry notes the dates on which he sent and/or received letters, plus a brief ledger of expenses.

Letter from John S. Potter to his father dated November 25, 1862. In the letter, John writes from Camp Ella Bishop in Lexington, Kentucky describing his lack of pay and what he has pruchased with the money he initally left home with. He mentions that rumors are spreading around camp of a future movement and believes the war will be over soon, but not through victory of arms.

Letter from Charles Smith to his mother, not dated. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Antietam and his comrades.

Letter from William H. Woodcock to Mary Stroud dated July 13, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of friends serving on the front, his desire for a furlough, the weather, the movements of his regiment, skirmishes, military strategy, looting, missing home, the duration of the war, religion, and camp life.

Letter from John L. Brooks to his daughter, Mary Jane Brooks, dated July 23, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the death of a fellow soldier to diarrhea, the weather, and working in the hospital.

Letter from Justus A. Balcom to his parent, Johnson and Oriza Balcom, dated October 8, 1863. In this letter, he discusses being in the hospital with ague, the Battle of Chickamauga, General Rosecrans, and food.

Letter from Carrie M. White to her siblings dated September 6, 1863. In the letter, Carrie provides an update on life back home and briefly mentions the status of the war. She also describes the secret marriage of Sarah C. Brink, who was married a soldier, Charles E. Hughes.

Letter from William Stedman to his parents dated June 5-6, 1865. In this letter, which spans two days, William discusses his new duties working in the kitchen at Asylum Hospital. He discusses a soldier's life, the status of the South, and inquires about the well-being of fellow soldiers, his family and his friends.

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. 

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 25, 1864. In this letter, Ewing tells of his transfer from City Point Hospital to Fairfax Seminary Hospital.

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.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 1, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses nursing soldiers at City Point Hospital and the status of his regiment.

Black and white photograph of the War Memorial Hospital in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan.

Letter from Benjamin Van Norman to his sister dated February 3, 1864. In this letter, Benjamin Van Norman discusses his well-being while in the hospital. Benjamin describes in detail his experience in Cincinnati, Ohio and the northern Kentuckey region.

Map from 1882 of the grounds of the Northern Michigan Asylum for the Insane, which opened in 1885 and later became the Traverse City State Hospital. No scale given.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated March 5, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses family news, Alvin's Hank's return to his regiment, and an anecdote about the hospital.

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.

Letter from Samuel Willard to Frederick Willard dated October 30, 1863. In the letter, Samuel is performing guard duty at the U.S. General Hospital in Annapolis. He discusses the death of soldiers at the hospital as well as the arrival of some prisoners. He describes his experience on the battlefield and only hopes the war will end soon.

Letter from William Dalziel to his sister dated August 29, 1863. In this letter, William Dalziel states he is currently in the hospital, hopes to be fit soon, and rejoin his regiment. He mentions that he hopes a few more major victories will end the war before the winter. 

Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother Henry dated October 9, 1864 from the Headquarters of the 2nd Brigade, Kautz Cavalry Division. In this letter, Luther Byron address the capture of his brother, J. Stannard Baker, at Libby Prison, but then goes into great detail about his latest comabt experience commanded by Colonel Spear and lasting eight days.

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.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated February 2, 1865 through February 5, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses family news and his upcoming transfer to a different hospital.

Letter from Sylvanus E. Hull to the father of Albert Comstock, Mr. Comstock, dated February 2, 1863. In the letter, Sylvanus informs Mr. Comstock that Albert is extremely sick and does not believe he will last long. He itemizes Alberts belongings and describes the different options his father can do if his son were to pass away.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated June 25, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes life at the hospital and the weather.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his family dated October 21, 1863. In the letter, Solomon inquires about his wife's health and describes his duty at the hospital as a ward master. He also mentions his regiments encounter with rebel soldiers and ends his letter addressing his children. 

Letter from Frederick Bush to his brother dated April 6, 1863. In the beginning of the letter, writes the lyrics to the song "The Girl I Left Behind." He also updates the status of Christianas he continues to remain in a hospital in Washington, D.C.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated November 19, 1863. In the letter, Solomon updates Amanda on his well-being, but mentions that he has left his duty at the hospital to return to his company and has the chance to scout even though it is more dangerous work. He also mentions he is unable to get stamps and asks for Amanda to send him more. 

Letter from William Stedman to his father dated December 16, 1864. In his letter, William discusses the location of Confederate troops at Bull's Gap during his time at Asylum Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He hopes to get the letter sent, but mentions Union forces blocking the road around the troops. This letter was missing the first page.

Letter from John Brooks to his daughter, Mary Jane Brooks, dated August 29, 1862. In this letter, he discusses yellow fever outbreaks, religion, the health status of his regiment, working in the hospital, and news from family and friends.

Color postcard from 1920 of the War Memorial Hospital in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan.The postcard is part of the "Souvenir of the Tourist Playground of Cloverland, Soo, Mich." souvenir postcard booklet.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 11, 1863. In this letter, he discusses an upcoming furlough, politics, his morale, and visiting soldiers in the Cleveland (Ohio) Hospital.

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Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 10, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his trip back to the Satterlee Hospital.

Letter from Soloman Kroll to his parents dated ___ 11, 1861. In this letter, he discusses the hospital deserters, and enlisting.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated April 10, 1865. In this letter, he describes the end of war celebrations at the hospital.

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his parents, dated June 1, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his health, nurse duty, his impressions of Yorktown, the birth of his niece, and finances.

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.

Letter from Sylvanus E. Hull to the father of Albert Comstock, Mr. Comstock, dated March 15, 1863. In the letter, Sylvanus mentions how he has sent Albert's personal belongings to Mr. Comstock and describes the details of his son's gravestone. 

Letter from Myron Ganoung to Sarah Cook dated February 16, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family news, the weather, and the hospital.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated August 27, 1864 through August 28, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses hospital duties, family news, and rejoining his regiment after his stay at the hospital.

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his parents dated July 12, 1862. In this letter, he discusses moving the sick from Yorktown, Virginia, to Portsmouth, Rhode Island and his impressions of Portsmouth.