Loomis Cannon on Capitol Lawn

Description:

These digital images were created from materials held by the Michigan State Capitol Commission. and Front: This gun was one of six making batter A. 1st Michigan Light Artillery and Know as the Famous Loomis Battery. The Battery did service in the War of the Rebellion from July 1861 to July 1865 and was engaged in action at Elkwater and Green Briar, W. VA. Bowling Green and Perryville, KY Bridgeport, Gunthers Landing, Atens, and Whitesboro, Ala Stone River and Hoovers Gap Tenn Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, and Mission Ridge. Historical Cannon, Lansing, Mich. Back: 7/18/13 Dear Uncle and Aunt, We are very sorry. But we will not be able to come up. Art is worse expetct operation this P.M. Will write . . . Thanking you . . . Carson Mr and Mrs. F. Blumely . . . Michigan

Date Issued:

1913-07-18T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Library of Michigan

Collection:

Michigan State Capitol Collections

Subject Topic:

20th century, 3rd Capitol - 1879 - current era - Lansing, and Michigan State Capitol - Grounds

Rights:

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URL:

http://lmdigital.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/acapitolview/id/318