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- Louis N. Rosenthal lithograph of the 1st Regiment of the Michigan Cavalry at Camp Palmer. The print depicts rows of tents among trees, with three figures riding horses and several figures in civilian dress in the foreground. "Entred according to act of congress by L.N. Rosenthal in the year 1861 in clerks Office the Eastern Distr. of Penna. Lith. L. N. Rosenthal Chestnut St. Phil. a." is printed below the image. A title and caption along the edge of the print reads "Camp Palmer, 1st Regiment Mich. Cavalry. Col. T.F. Broadhead[sic], Lient. Col. T.J. Copeland, 1st Major W.S. Atwood, 2nd A. Paldi, 3rd C.H. Town." "Co. A," is handwritten on the left edge of the print. "Camp Broadhead[sic] Fredesier[?] lif-M.D., Dec 20-1861," is handwritten in the lower right corner. A lengthy handwritten note is on the verso: our Division. But the Col. had rather keep the original Co.'s together. But we may go soon. I think after the review which has been put off until next Tuesday, we shall be either moved right off or go into winter quarters. We are drilling quite fast-now, preparing for the Review I have the command of the 1st squadron now in drill. The Capt. hardly pretends to take command at any drill, But he's on hand to find all the fault he can. He cannot give a command and he does not try to learn. We have had a rather exciting drill for two or these days, on horseback & much of the time at a gallop or run. Col. B.had never taken command at drill yet, or any one except Major Paldi, and him we have much trouble to understand. I supose by this time you are having a quiet time at home. I wish I was with you. The wind blows hard.
- Date Issued:
- 1861-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Menu for the Sixteenth Annual banquet of the Michigan Commandery Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, held on Thursday May 3, 1900 at the Russell House. The menu consists of three leafs of half-folded beige paper bound between a half-folded cardstock cover with striped red, white, and blue ribbon. An engraving of a soldier sounding a bugle as the sun rises over a military encampment is on the cover, beside the a red, blue and gold, embossed image of a Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States membership medal. In addition to meal options, the menu contains a program of pieces to be performed by the Russell House Orchestra under the direction of Professor Van Amburgh, a series of toasts, and the Roll of Officers for 1899-1900. The hotel's crest is embossed in gold and green on the back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Menu for the Nineteenth Annual banquet of the Michigan Commandery Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, presumably from the Russell House as "salade a la Russell," is among the offerings. The menu consists of four leafs of beige paper bound between a two sheets of beige cardstock cover with a red ribbon. A red, blue and gold, embossed image of a Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States membership medal is on the cover. In addition to meal options, the menu contains a program of orchestral pieces to be performed, a series of toasts, and the Roll of Officers of the Michigan Commandery.
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Proclamation, printed on paper and mounted on linen, appointing Russell A. Alger to the position of Major in the Second regiment of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade in 1862, signed by Michigan Governor Austin Blair, Deputy Secretary of State George H. Honse, and Adjutant General John Robertson. The text of the document is as follows: "To all who shall see these Presents, Greeting: Know Ye, That, reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Valor, Ability and Fidelity of Russell A. Alger in the name and by the authority of the People of the State of Michigan, I do hereby appoint him Major Second Regiment, Michigan Cavalry Brigade, Division, in the Militia of said State; to rank as such from the Eighteenth day of October 1862. He is therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duties of Major by doing and performing all things thereunto belonging. And I do strictly charge and Require all Officers and Soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders as Major. And he is to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as he shall receive from the President of the United States of America, from the Governor of the State of Michigan, or the General or other Superior Officers set over him, according to the rules and discipline of War. This commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Governor of the State of Michigan, for the time being. In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made patent, and the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand, at Lansing, this Eighteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two and of the Independence of the United States of America the eighty-sixth. By the Governor: Austin Blair George H. Honse Dep Secretary of State. Jno. Robertson Adjutant General."
- Date Issued:
- 1862-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- A receipt sent to Lt. C.H. Curtiss from the Treasury Department, second auditors office, dated June 1864. The letter is to acknowledge the return of materials from the 7th Michigan Volunteer Regiment.
- Date Issued:
- 1864-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Certificate, mounted on linen, conferring upon Russell A. Alger the rank of Major General "for gallant and meritorious service during the war." Dated March, 1865. A blue seal is affixed at top left. Printed signatures from President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton are at bottom.
- Date Issued:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Handwritten letter and envelope sent by Andrew Inglis of London, England to David Birrell, of Windsor, Canada, concerning matters of religion and the effect of the Civil War on the supply of cotton in England. London 31st January 1861 My Dear Birrell, I had much pleasure in receiving your letter, and note[?] all you say. It is, as you remark, a delightful thought "God loves us," for had our salvation depended on our love to God we could and have been saved as all after the fall. But may you and I not be thankful that we have been led by the Spririt to choose the better part which shall not be taken away from us, may we not be thankful that we have had the light that is denied to so many, or rather you so many refuse. My conviction of the necessity of f[….] Christianity is more strengthened within the last two months since I entered my new office. There are in it other four who are all very […], & three of them very immoral. Of course they look upon religion as mere humbug; I want to convince them that it is not, and I see the best way to do it is by the life. I see that if I declare myself to be led by the dictates of the Birth, but at the same time enter heartily into their amusements & idle pleasures, that my Christianity is vain. They respect a man who says 'no' to temptation, but they disrespect a man who is always arguing & never acting. I am precluded from quoting scripture as their [sic] is a Roman Catholic in the office who is constantly doing so, but out of whose mouth at the same time proceeds blessing & cursing; this of course has led them all to think very lightly[?] of the scripture. I hope that my influence amongst them turn[?] out for good. By-the-way you will be glad to hear that I have got another situation. It is in the Secretary's office of one of the London Railways, & I like it very much, it is not such hard work as I had before & rather better pay. I notice your comments upon the political state of America at present, which are very interesting & which have afforded me additional information to what I get in the newspapers. Your explanation of the revolution is a good "get off"- you make out that the Americans could not stand […], because they are a chip off the old block- Thus rolling the blame on the old block after all; however that is done with, what we have to do with is the present. I was in the City today & heard one gentleman say to another "Well are they going to make you a director of the new Cotton Co." so you see we are looking about us to see where we can get cotton independent of the States- India & Africa are both looked to as fields & have been spoken of for many years, but you know we speak about things a long time before we act; but now since we are pushed, we are making an effort. Your mention of B[…] G[…] reminds me of old […], who I am glad to say is again in a good way of living- he is servant to a lame[?] gentleman, which suits him much better than […] at kicking […]. My friends at home are all in their usual, my Father very frail. Mr. Bell is quite well, he has another of his brothers coming to London. London swallows up a great many S[…]. My Uncle's family are likewise well. And I am well and hoping this will find you the same I am My dear Birrell. Yours Affectionately, Andrew Inglis
- Date Issued:
- 1861-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- One small booklet entitled "The Soldier's Hymn Book." The book has a cloth tape binding and a tan cardboard cover that shows an engraved image of the American flag. It contains 64 pages of black printed text on white paper that shows the lyrics for 77 various religious and patriotic hymns. The booklet was published by the New York Young Men's Christian Association and is dated June 18, 1861.
- Date Issued:
- 1861-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Proclamation, printed on paper and mounted on linen, appointing Russell A. Alger to the position of Colonel in the Fifth Regiment of the Michigan Cavalry Volunteers in 1863, signed by Michigan Governor Austin Blair, Deputy Secretary of State George H. Honse, and Adjutant General John Robertson. The text of the document is as follows: "To all who shall see these Presents, Greeting: Know Ye, That, reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Valor, Ability and Fidelity of Russell A. Alger in the name and by the authority of the People of the State of Michigan, I do hereby appoint him Colonel in the Fifth Regiment, Michigan Cavalry Volunteers, to rank as such from the Twenty Eighth day of February 1863. He is therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duties of such office by doing and performing all things thereunto belonging. And I do strictly charge and Require all Officers and Soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders. And he is to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as he shall receive from the President of the United States of America, from the Governor of the State of Michigan, or the General or other Superior Officers set over him, according to the rules and discipline of War. This commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Governor of the State of Michigan, for the time being. In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made patent, and the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand, at Lansing, this Second day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty three and of the Independence of the United States of America the eighty seventh. By the Governor: Austin Blair George H. Honse Dep Secretary of State. Jno. Robertson Adjutant General."
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- United States Army Diploma issued to Hiram N. Smith, Company I, 1st Ohio Light Artillery. The diploma shows Civil War scenes, with regimes marching in the background and Union soldiers standing, sitting, and laying in the foreground. A portrait of George Washington bordered by an eagle and American flags and a banner reading "All Honor to the Brave" is above the text of the diploma. The text of the diploma is as follows: "The United States Army Diploma This Certifies that Hiram N. Smith has served as a volunteer in Comp. I 1st [?] and has been engaged in the battles of McDowell, Cross Keys, Sulphur Springs, Bull Run 2nd, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Chattanooga and has on all occasions been a good and brave Soldier." The diploma is signed by several officers of the 1st Ohio Light Artillery, including Clark Scripture, H. Dilgere, and Charles F. Chase. Small printed text at the bottom left reads "Entered according to Act Congress in the 1863 by Gibson & Co. in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Southern District of Ohio." Text at bottom center reads "Published by McMullen & Gates, No. 143 Walnut St. Cincinnati."
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
