Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Michigan Commandery Records, 1885-1951 (majority within 1885-1931)
6 microfilms (3 linear feet, 1 oversize manuscript volume, and 6 published volumes)
6 microfilms (3 linear feet, 1 oversize manuscript volume, and 6 published volumes)
(Reminiscences of a few skirmishes in which Albert F. R. Arndt was engaged. Arndt, from Detroit, Mich., entered the service in Battery B, First Michigan Light Artillery, as second lieutenant, in 1861, and rose to major in 1865. He was wounded in action at Griswoldville, Ga., Nov. 22, 1864.)
(Poem about Swift and the battle of Turkey Creek.)
(Reminiscences of his experiences during the expedition to South Carolina in 1861-1862, with special mention of the capture of Hilton Head and the battle of James Island. Bump, from Flint, Mich., rose from corporal to lieutenant, 1861-1864, in Company A, 8th Michigan Infantry.)
(Reminiscences and a brief history of the 4th Michigan Infantry and its engagements, including an account of the battle of Gettysburg. Campbell, from Hillsdale, Mich., entered the service as first lieutenant in Company E, 4th Michigan Infantry, in July, 1862.)
(Poem entitled "Head Quarters First Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, on the Rapidan, February 6, 1864," with later introduction)
(Reminiscences of the bombproofs (defensive fortifications) before the Siege of Petersburg. Case, from Jonesville, Mich., enlisted first in the 7th Michigan Infantry, then in 1st Michigan Sharpshooters, and rose from corporal to captain. He was made brevet major, U. S. Volunteers, for gallant and meritorious services in the assault before Petersburg.)
(Reminiscences of the battle of Shiloh. Claxton identified himself as a former second lieutenant in 1st Missouri Engineers, but during the battle of Shiloh was probably a member of the 25th Missouri Infantry.)