Charles Smith papers.

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Charles Smith papers.

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This collection consists of papers of Charles F. Smith. The collection includes 12 letters from Smith to his family, dating from Apr. 21, 1861(?) to July 23, 1865, and a diary of Smith's, dated Oct. 11, 1864, while he was a prisoner of war.

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State Archive of Michigan

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United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865). Company E.

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Smith, Charles, fl. 1799-1852

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Charles F. Smith enlisted at age 19 in Co. E, 2nd Michigan Infantry, Apr. 17, 1861, at Niles, Mich. He mustered on May 25, 1861. He was wounded in action at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862. He re-enlisted Dec. 31, 1863 at Blain's Cross Roads, Tenn. and mustered Jan. 1, 1864. He was wounded in action at Jackson, Miss., July 11, 1863. He was wounded and taken prisoner near Petersburg, Va.. Sept. 30, 1864. He returned to his regiment on Apr. 24, 1865. He was made a sergeant, June 16, 1865 and mustered...