John C. Love Papers, 1861-1864, and undated

Summary

Creator:

Love, John C.,--1840-1877.

Abstract:

Collection consists mostly of Love's journal, correspondence, and transcripts describing his Civil War experiences, 1861-1864.

Extent:

.25 cubic feet (in 1 box)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Marian Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection includes Love’s journal, September 8, 1861-1864, his correspondence to his parents, 1861-1864, and transcripts, describing his Civil War experiences, and biographical materials (copies). Some of the letters are transcripts that are copies from the Love collection at the Bentley Historical Library in Ann Arbor.

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

John C. Love was born in Jackson County, Michigan. He enlisted in the Michigan Infantry, Company C. on September 6, 1861. Later, Love served in the 19th Mich. Infantry. He participated in Sherman’s march through Georgia and engagements in Kentucky and Tennessee. On October 14, 1864 he was discharged and returned to Napoleon, Michigan. Love married Harriet Grosvenor on May 7, 1867. Together they had six children. On May 9, 1877 Love died of malarial fever. (This information is from the collection.)

Acquisition Information:

no Acc#, MS#9a-60

Arrangement:

Arrangement is chronological.

Subjects

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Names:

United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 11th (1861-1864)
United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 9th (1861-1865)
Love, John C.,--1840-1877.

Places:

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Regimental histories.
Michigan--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Regimental histories.