William B. Calkins letters, 1861-1862
0.2 linear feet
Soldier with Co. E, First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics during the Civil War. Collection includes letters describing wartime activities in Kentucky Tennessee and other materials such as record of death.
Letters written by Calkins to his wife. Letters describe wartime activities in Kentucky and Tennessee, daily life and conditions in camps and in military hospitals. The collection includes Calkin' original letters as well as typescripts. Also, photocopies of his military papers.