![]() ![]() Letters and excerpts from diary discussing cavalry operations, gunboats, and an engagement with black troops. Of the battle of Stone River (Murfreesboro, TN). ![]() Discusses illness, exhibits a negative attitude towards blacks, and has an account Diary primarily relating daily activities. He rose to the rank of brigadier general. Born in New York State in 1819, Ely moved to Ionia County (MI) in 1846 moved to Alma (MI) in 1854, and served with the 8th Michigan Infantry, Company C. Diary discusses health, unit movements, daily activities, negroes, and contains detailed descriptions of scouting activities. Papers, include: diary, transcript of diary, and genealogies. ![]() Bio: Union soldier in the Civil War.Įly, Ralph, 1819-1893. Letters to wife and children describing the daily routine, negroes enlisting, a description of the area around Chattanooga, TN, and local women. Bio: Served with the 2nd Michigan Infantry.Ĭrury, O.S. Letters, 1864 Mar. Letter written to a "friend." Relates news of mutual acquaintances, rumors of unit reorganizations that would allow troops to return home, estimates total Confederate forces atĢ40,000, and rumors that many slaves are in the Confederate cavalry and are escaping. Resident of Madison (MI) who served in the 18th Michigan Infantry, Company IĬhet (Union Soldier). A brief service history is also included. Brief entries describing weather duties deaths and activities of units in the area, occasionally involving local negroes. Bio: Bangs,Ī resident of Napoleon (MI), served in the 7th Michigan Infantry, Company B.īradish, Orrin H. Diary, 1864. Letter describing the hardships of a soldier's life, mentions blacks and the size of the army around Washington. ![]()
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