22 results after applying filter
In complete archive
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.)
Two seperate letters from Peter Jones and Henry Haney to Mrs. Mahan. Peter Jones wrotes to Mrs. Mahan on January 6, 1865, while Henry Haney wrote on December 19, 1864. Both individuals are wounded and stationed at different hospitals, but request supplies to be sent to them by Mrs. Mahan.
Finley Hospital (D.C.), Slough Barracks Hospital (Va.)
Letter from Giles Allen to his mother, Nancy Allen, not dated. In this letter, he discusses leaving Saline, the movements of his regiment, men from Schoolcraft, Michigan, his impressions of Fort Wayne, his straw tick mattress, a toothache, and missing dress parade.
Schoolcraft (Mich.), Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.)
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.), Rappahannock River
Letter from Darwin Babbitt to his parents dated January 28, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the weather, Confederate deserters, Union soldiers fighting for the Confederacy, and desiring a package full of supplies (including clothing, books, and boots, sewing kits, and apples).
Stevensburg (Va.)
Civil War diary of Sherman Lincoln dated 1861-1862. In this diary, he discusses morale, joining his regiment, sailing from New York, attending church, organizing a soldier school, picket duty, inspection, the movements of his regiment, food, a boy being shot, and sightseeing around Washington, D.C., . Also included is a list of supplies from the government and a list of expenses.
Washington, D.C.
General Orders No. 40 dated April 14, 1863 from Major General Burnside. These General Orders cover supplies, tents, ammunition, food, baggage, and horses.
Letter from General Ulysses S. Grant to Major General Halleck dated January 8, 1864. In the letter he discusses General Foster's need for supplies (particularly clothing) and orders to attack General Longstreet. The date on the letter reads 1863, but it was more likely the letter was written in 1864.
Knoxville (Tenn.), Barlowsville (Ky.)
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister-in-law, Hattie Crane, dated July 10, 1861. In this letter, he discusses friends, the camp (including tents with floors), clothing supplies, the hospital staff, rations, entertainment, and writing to family.
Camp Winfield Scott (Yorktown, Va.), Yorktown (Va.)
Letter from William Barnard to his father, Stephen Barnard, dated December 1, 1862. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, Fredericksburg, Virginia, the replacement of McClellan with Burnside, his promotion, supplies, and the status of family and friends serving on the front.
Correspondence from the Chief of Ordnance, Ordnance Office, dated March 16, 1863.
Invoice of stores for company K, Third Michigan Cavalry dated May 4, 1862. Penned by Charles D. Lyon.
Transcript of letter from Edson Conrad to his sister, Mary Conrad, dated January 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses Fredericksburg, relations with the Confederate Army, morale, supplies, food, and finances.
Fredericksburg (Va.)
State Archivist Mark Harvey with the Michigan History Center talks with Stateside host Cynthia Canty about Edward Lowe from Cassopolis, Michigan and the invention of cat litter. A transcript is available along with the interview audio.
Cassopolis (Mich.)
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated August 23, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his father's health, supplies (including food and clothing), moving timber, family news.
Arlington (Va.)
Letter from Edwin A. Bush to friends at home dated February 18, 1864. In the letter, Edwin provides the latest news surround the war and the current status of the armies leadership.
Knoxville (Tenn.)
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister, Lura Huff, dated August 13, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his relationship with Emma, supplies, buying knickknacks, sleeping conditions, General McClellan, and his desire to remain a private.
Arlington Heights (Va.)
Letter from Daniel Halbert to his cousin, Maria Halbert, dated June 9, 1864. In this letter, he describes the town of Morganza, Louisiana, the status of his regiment, and their supplies.
Morganza (La.)
List of items lost in the Battle of Seven Days dated October 1, 1862. Penned by Charles Lyon.
This collection contains miscellaneous Civil War materials, mostly of Capt. Charles D. Lyon. Includes the enlistment papers of Alfred Henry Slocum (Feb. 6, 1862); a letter from Brady E. Backus, Jan. 2, 1862, to Capt. Charles D. Lyon; a letter from W.B. Morrison, Jan. 15, 1862, to Charles D. Lyon; an invoice of ordnance and stores turned over by Capt. Charles D. Lyon, May 4, 1862; list of stores lost at Seven Days Battle, Oct. 1, 1862; copy of portion of orders for Capt. Lyon to report for duty at St. Louis, Mo.; and a railroad pass dated July 5, 1864.
Receipt for trousers given to William J. Speed by Edwin B. Wight dated March 23, 1863.
Journal and ledger kept at Quartermaster's Department in Detroit by Andrew J. Weston, a clerk and bookkeeper, during the Civil War. Contains items of clothing issued to members of Company G, Second Michigan Infantry.
Detroit (Mich.)
