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Henry G. Cooley papers, 1862-1870

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Summary

Creator:
Cooley, Henry G., b. 1836
Extent:
1 volume
1 folder
Language:
English
Call Number:
851029 AA Vault
Authors:
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Background

Scope and Content:

A diary (Jan. 1, 1862-Apr. 30, 1863) kept while he was serving in Company D, 9th Michigan Infantry as corporal and sergeant (1861-1864), mostly in Tennessee. The brief entries tell of guard and picket duty and other daily activities in camp and on the march, of an occasional skirmish with the enemy, the weather, and church attendance. He also describes the battlefield of Stones River. Also includes miscellaneous papers relating to his military service and an address to the Grange, ca. 1870.

Biographical / Historical:

Resident of Fowlerville, Mich., who served in Company D, 9th Michigan Infantry, during the Civil War. Converse was discharged at Nashville, Tenn. on June 20, 1865.

Acquisition Information:
Donated by Judy Grappin (donor no. 4254 )
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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RESTRICTIONS:

The collection is open without restriction. Due to the fragile nature of original items, researchers are asked to use the microfilm or digitized version.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

Copyright status is unknown. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], folder, box, Henry G. Cooley papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.

[item], [URL], Henry G. Cooley papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.

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Collection

Henry G. Cooley papers, 1862-1870
Call Number 851029 AA Vault
Total components 3
Items available online Online 1
Last indexed 2023-08-08