Morris E. Fitch papers, 1855-1887 (bulk 1861-1863).

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Morris E. Fitch papers, 1855-1887 (bulk 1861-1863).

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Letters from Fitch describing his military experiences, including the battles of New Madrid and Perryville; letters to Fitch from his parents and other family members; letters to the Fitch family from several other soldiers, including Jesse Coon (Company K, 3rd Michigan Infantry), Albert Graves (Company B, Michigan Engineers and Mechanics), W. P. Hurd (Michigan Engineers and Mechanics), John Lynch (Company F, 2nd Michigan Cavalry), and Daniel R. Sheiler (14th Army Corps Inspector General's Office). Also miscellaneous family correspondence including three informative letters (1867) from William Fitch, a settler in Fairview, Mason County, Mich.

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Sheiler, Daniel R.

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Hurd, W. P.

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United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865). Company D.

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Fitch, Morris E., d. 1863.

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Fitch was a resident of Grand Rapids, Mich. (son of Nelson and Arletta Fitch), who served in Company D, 2nd Michigan Cavalry, during the Civil War. He died of wounds received in action at Brentwood, Tenn., Mar. 25, 1863. From the description of Morris E. Fitch papers, 1855-1887 (bulk 1861-1863). (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 77850557 ...

Coon, Jesse.

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Graves, Albert, 1825-1865.

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Fitch, W. (William)

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William Fitch lived at the New Lebanon, N.Y. Shaker community. From the description of [Copy of a letter], June 21, 1820, New Lebanon, N.Y. [to] Stephen Fitch. 1820. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770376762 ...

United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1864). Company K

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