Henry Albert Potter Collection (MS 91-480)

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his John dated May 26, 1863. In the letter, Henry discusses the outcome at Vicksburg and the status of his regiment.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated June 17, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes a skirmish with Confederate troops near Lebanon, Tennessee.

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.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated July 23, 1863. In the letter, Henry provides a thorough update in the whereabouts of his regiment. He also provides some insightful news regarding war, as well as a rumor that Confederate President Jefferson Davis is dead.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated August 30, 1863. In the letter, Henry discusses locales taking the oath of allegiance.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his parents dated October 6, 1863. In the letter, Henry quickly notes that his regiment is chasing Joseph Wheeler through Tennessee and his encounter with Confederate forces. He mentions the possibility of a significant raid.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to E.M. Potter dated October 25, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes his health, skirmishes with General Joseph Wheeler, and recent incidents of looting.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated November 23, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes the troop positions of both the Union and Confederate forces around Chattanooga, Tennessee. He also sketches a map of troop placements.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his family dated December 18, 1863. In the letter, he describes the events of the Chattanooga Campaign. He also mentions his impressions of the civilians and his prediction of marching east.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to John dated December 18, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes the Battle of Chattanooga in great detail.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his family dated December 24, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes the "rebel yell" and a raid by Confederate soldiers.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his uncle dated December 24, 1863. In the letter, Henry provides an update on the location of his regiment and describes a recent raid he encountered against Confederate troops. He also tries to clarify what it means to be a soldier and why the war is taking longer than what the public had hoped for.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated January 1, 1864. In the letter, Henry describes his interaction with locals in Tennessee and how the war is impacting the communities. He thoroughly describes a battle between union and rebel forces.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated January 4, 1864. In the letter, Henry inquires about life at home and how President Lincoln's message is being received by new recruits. He also provides his prediction and support for the upcoming nomination for President.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated April 10, 1864. In the letter, Henry provides an update of his travels to Nashville, as well as the status of the regiment. He also inquires about life at home.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated May 3, 1864. In the letter, Albert mentions the movement of his regiment and his hope to return to them after his health improves. He also describes his interaction with southerns and their perspective of the war.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated May 3, 1864. In the letter, Henry writes of his recent travel to Columbia, Tennessee and hopes to rejoin his regiment soon. He also provides an update on the movement of Confederate troops.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated May 7, 1864. In the brief letter, Henry informs his sister he is heading to the front. He believes he will rejoin his company in Chattanooga, where hard fighting has been taking place in towns south of the city.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter dated May 13, 1864. In the letter, Henry updates his father on his current location. He describes the latest marches his regiment has endured and the weather that confronted them. He also provides a brief update on the positions of Union Generals.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated May 30, 1864. In the letter, Henry describes the exhaustion his regiment has endured due to the constant fighting with Confederate soldiers. He goes into great detail about the 4th Michigan Cavalry assault on the Confederate troops and scene of the battle. He is certain the war will end in 1864.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated June 18, 1864. In the letter, Henry describes his current mood and health. He mentions the Presidential Election and the politics of the current candidates. Henry believes Lincoln should be reelected, and fears any other candidate will represent a divide North and inspire the Confederate troops.