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- 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
- Description:
- A receipt sent to Lt. C.H. Curtiss from the Treasury Department, second auditors office, dated June 1864. The letter is acknowledging the return of clothing that was borrowed by the 7th Michigan Volunteer Regiment. Form printed in black ink and on lined paper. Parts of the form are filled out in handwriting.
- Date Issued:
- 1864-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Discharge papers of Frank D. He served in the ninth regiment of the New York Vet. Cavalry. Blue colored stamp in top right corner reads "Additional Bounty $100, paid 1868." Red ink on the left side of the document reads "paid in full including bounty."
- Date Issued:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Discharge Papers, Civil War, issues for Louis Saur, reason disability. Dated February 7th, 1863.
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Signed half-tone black and white photo portrait of Nathan Church seated in a chair wearing formal attire. "Sincerely Yours - (Col. 26th Mich. Infty.) N. Church." is inscribed along the bottom border of the photo. "Uncle Nathan" is handwritten on the verso along with a faded stamp which reads, "Ben B. Marsh 175 Irvine Lane Grosse P[…] Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1861-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Membership certificate, designed by the Calvert Lithographing Company, from the Michigan Soldiers' Monument Union, awarded to Emma Landon by the Schools of Michigan in exchange for his donation of 25 cents toward the construction of the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. The design includes a central image of two women, three uniformed soldiers, and a dog mourning around a flag-draped casket. Battlefield scenes decorate the corners of the borders.
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Menu from the Annual Banquet of the Association of the Survivors of the First Michigan Infantry held at the Russell House on June 27, 1905, the 43rd anniversary of the Battle of Gaines's Mill. The menu consists of a half-folded sheet of paper bound with red, white, and blue ribbon and white cord in a half-folded piece of beige cardstock. The cover is printed with portrait photographs of General Ira C. Abbott, and Major George C. Hopper, beneath a red cross pattée. In addition to meal options, the menu also lists a series of toasts, as well as the words to the poem "The Last Grand Rally: Then and Now" by J.W. Walsh. An image of an American flag surrounded by an embossed gold border is on the back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail