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Letter from Alvin Hank to Caleb Hank dated August 12, 1864. In this letter, Hank discusses his opinion on other soldiers' behavior, his opinion on Copperheads, and his consideration of military school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Letter from Soloman Kroll to his parents dated September 23, 1861. In this letter, he discusses soldier behavior, an injury to another soldier, men deserting to Canada, and setting out for Washington, D.C.

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated January 11, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, winter quarters, food rations, religion, camp life, and the health of family members.

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated June 1, 1861. In this letter, he discusses getting vaccinated, his opinions on the officers, soldier behavior, and religion.

Letter from Edwin A. Bush to friends at home dated August 17, 1862. In the letter, Edwin has recently enlisted into the army and provides a descriptive account of his commanding officers, his activities while stationed in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and how religion played a role in his decision to enlist. A portion of the letter is missing, but it still provides an exceptional account of a soldier's life.

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.

Letter from Edwin A. Bush to friends at home dated April 8, 1863. In the letter, Edwin answers the latest letters he has received from home and discuss the sort of activities he and his fellow soldiers do while stationed in camp. He continues his letter by discussing his daily routine, such as roll call, drills, and duties.

Letter from Edwin A. Bush to his brother Willard Bush dated July 27, 1863. In the letter, Edwin expresses his appreciation for the work Willard has done at home. He also mentions how important religion has played into his life as a soldier and how that effects his interaction with fellow soldiers.

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 Samuel Mathews to his friends dated January 3, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the weather, camp life, and soldier behavior.

Letter from Robert McDougall to Mack Ewing dated November 18, 1861. In this letter, he discusses camp life, morale, and soldier behavior.

A letter from Edwin C. Miles with no date present. The letter was written on the back of a map depicting the Ohio River dated 1855. Edwin writes about his journey to Washington D.C. as well as updating the lastest news on the 5th Michigan Infantry.

General Orders No. 13 from the headquarters of the 9th Army Corps dated November 22, 1862 (Fredericksburg, Va.). In this General Order, General Wilcox congratulate the troops on their behavior and gives advice on battle strategy.

General Orders No. 82 dated December 4, 1863 from the headquarters of the First Division, Ninth Army Corps (Knoxville, Tennessee). In this General Order, George A. Hicks congrats the division's officers on their soldiering behavior.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated September 6, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses daily tasks, religion, soldier behavior, the upcoming Presidential election, and his view on the war turning from a war to preserve the Union to a war to free the slaves.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated December 13, 1862. In this letter, he expresses his feelings for Elizabeth, describes why he enlisted in the army and the challenges he faces. He also asks Elizabeth about her community and experiences.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 28, 1860. In this letter, he discusses regimental orders, camp life, soldier behavior, and his promises to take care of himself.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 13, 1864. In this letter, he details the role of the Provost Guard in the military and describes several prisoners.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 3, 1864. In this letter, he expresses his enjoyment of writing, laments the postal service, discusses southern society in Louisiana, and describes a Confederate prisoner of war in his watch on the Provost Guard.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated November 15, 1862. In the letter, Henry updates his sister on his well-being and describes the city of Nashville. He inquires about life at home and describes his dinner with a Union general.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated June 19, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes a recent package he received from home. He also describes the health and status of two other soldiers and ends the letter describing songs the band is playing.