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A payroll deduction plan in the state classified civil service under which state personnel and other resources are used to record, collect, and disburse employee contributions to a political action committee would violate section 57 of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, MCL 169.257, which prohibits the use of public resources to make a political contribution. A labor union’s offer to reimburse the State for the expenses involved in administering a payroll deduction plan to facilitate employee contributions to a political action committee would neither obviate the violation nor permit the implementation of an otherwise prohibited plan. Section 57 of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, MCL 169.257: (a) is a valid exercise of legislative authority to regulate the use of public resources and to "preserve the purity of elections" under Const 1963, art 2, § 4; (b) does not infringe upon the plenary authority granted the Civil Service Commission under Const 1963, art 11, § 5; and (c) precludes the Civil Service Commission from approving provisions of a collective bargaining agreement that would require the State to administer a payroll deduction plan facilitating state employee contributions to a political action committee.

Letter from Nelson Ainslie to his wife, Mary Ann, dated March 20, 1863 while encamped at Nashville, TN. In this letter, Ainslie instructs his wife to stop fretting over him because it makes her unwell. He also states he has yet to receive payment, but will inform her as soon as he does. 

Letter from Benjamin Van Norman to his father dated June 5, 1864. In this letter, Benjamin Van Norman discusses his recent acquisition of his pay, his latest combat experience, as well as his equipment and weaponry.

Letter from Benjamin Van Norman to his father dated July 7, 1864. In this letter, Benjamin Van Norman discusses his latest scouting experience during the Fourth of July, his pay rate as a soldier and its disbursement.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated December 25, 1863. In the letter, Solomon mentions that Colonel Lewis Merrill has asked soldiers to renlisht as veterans for 3 years, offering $100 they are owed plus $402 for the reenlistment. He continues saying if three quarters of the regiment enlisted immediately, a thirty-day furlough would be admitted with paid travel. Solomon mentions he would like to get out of his first enlistment before renlisting and mentions rumors going around the regiment. 

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated March 15, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes the latest skirmish he was involved in with Confederate troops. He also shares his opinion on the Conscription Act of 1863 and how it will impact the war. He ends his letter by discussing his finances and inquiring about life at home.

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, and his brother, Bill, dated December 7, 1864. In this letter, Hiram provides a brief update on his well-being as well as his financial situation. The second part of the letter to his brother discusses his life after the war back home, what is in store for him, and pleads to Bill to keep up his work taking care of the family home.