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Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 19, 1865. In this letter, she discusses Mack Ewing's wound and her desire for him to come home.

Description of service by D.B.H. He tells of Cornelius Byington's service in the 2nd Michigan Infantry.

Letter to Edwin A. Bush from his cousin Cornelia dated March 13, 1863. In the letter, Cornelia provides various updates on wounded soldiers and regiments that come through the town. She provides a brief update on life at home, but spends most of the letter discussing the soldiers she encounters.

A wound witness paper for Asa L. Landon written by General H. Hyde, dated June 10, 1865. This paper noted that Asa L. Landon was indeed injured in action on May 6, 1864.

Letter from Willard Bush to his brother, Edwin A. Bush, dated August 2, 1863. In the letter, Willard may have heard that Edwin was wounded in battle and wanted to confirm its truth. He also discusses the draft and believes that the draft is the best and quickest way to save the country. The letter is finished by updating Edwin about life at home.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated March 12, 1865. In this letter, he discusses family news and getting a glass eye.

Typed notes from the diary of John Vogel. In this diary, he recounts his immigration to America, participating in the Civil War, and his lumbering and land purchasing career.

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.

Newspaper clipping describing action at Knoxville, Tenn. The article mentions Cornelius Byington being captured and having his leg amputated. He died shortly after these events.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated June 10, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes the accidental shooting of Alvin Hank's thumb and general life in the camp.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated December 18, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes the wound to his right eye and his expected discharge.

Letter from Enoch Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 1, 1865. In this letter, he discusses Mack Ewing's wound, Alvin Hank, family news, and finances.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated January 16, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses family news, his wound, Confederate morale, and his desire to be discharged.

Letter from James Leander Ewing and Lib Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 15, 1865. In this letter, they discuss Mack Ewing's wound, farming, finances, family news, and religion.

Pension claim of William Anderson dated 1892.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated June 5, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes skirmishes with the Confederate army, building forts, the accidental shooting of Alvin Hank's thumb, and wounds incurred in his company.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated May 24, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Grand Gulf and describes his experience in Battle of Thompson's Hill during which he was wounded in the left arm. He also talks about the his experience in a hospital and family news.

Newspaper article regarding George Bassett and Samuel Scott's stay in a Nashville Hospital during the Civil War.

Letter from Andy Ewing to Nan Ewing dated December 13, 1864. In this letter, he describes the wounding of his brother, Mack Ewing.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated June 23, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses a minor wound, his stay in the hospital, and the health of his friends and family serving with him.

Newspaper clipping regarding the status of Major Cornelius Byington.

Letter from Melvin Radabaugh to Mack Ewing dated January 1, 1865. In this letter, he discusses Mack Ewing's wound, family news, and school.

Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 15, 1865. In this letter, she discusses Mack Ewing's wound, family news, the baby, and her sentiments about the war.