Julia Button Naylor Collection

Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated December 20, 1862. In this letter, he discusses finances and playing a dulcimer. An accompanying letter from Lorenzo Button describes finances and his desire to see his family.

Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated July 12, 1864. In this letter, he discusses Frank Button's injured leg. An accompanying note from Frank tells his mother of his injury.

Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated December 27, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his hopes of receiving frequent letters and the Confederate encampment at Mufreesboro, Tenn. He also included a poem he wrote to his wife.

Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated December 26, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his father's health, finances, his health, mules, and receiving the newspaper.

Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated March 16, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, drowning a Confederate pontoon bridge, marching, and his orders to carry the wounded. He also includes a drawing of a cannon.

Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated May 14, 1864. In this letter, he discusses receiving letters from home and the status of his father.

Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated May 24, [1864]. In this letter, he discusses returning home and the status of his regiment.

Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated August 5, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his father's health and photographs. Lorenzo Button finishes the letter.

Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated August 23, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his father and family.

Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated November 9, 1864. In this letter, he discusses finances, Frank Button's injury, and family affairs.

Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated January 30, 1863. In this letter, he discusses missing his family and the status of family and friends on the front.

Frank Button's description of service. In it, he details when he entered, where he served, when he was discharged, and when he joined his local Grand Army of the Republic Post.

Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated October 4, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and his son, Frank.

Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated June 31, 1863. In this letter, he discusses celebrating the 4th of July, finances, and food.

Poem by Lorenzo D. Button to his wife, Rebecca Button.

Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated August 3, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his son's whereabouts and his desire for a photograph of his wife.

Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated January 24, 1865. In this letter, he discusses finances, Frank Button's injury, and killing a rattlesnake.

Lyrics to "The Homespun Dress" transcribed by either Lorenzo Button or Frank Button.

Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated January 20, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his father, looting, the cost of food, and his drumming schedule.

Letter from John F. Button to Mrs. T.F. Biglin dated September 22, 1907. In this letter, he discusses the family genealogy.

Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated May 1, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his health and cooking for the company. Because the writing is so faded, a grayscale scan is included in the after the original.

Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated February 10, 1863. In this letter, he discusses food, cooking, and soldiers passing through the area. He also includes a drawing of a soldier's tent.

Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated April 29, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment.

Newspaper clipping entitled "Freedom and Nationality." In the article, the author describes the 14th Michigan Infantry.

Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated July 18, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his hope of seeing his family again and the status of his regiment.