John H. Faxon papers, 1848-1866 [microform]

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John H. Faxon papers, 1848-1866 [microform]

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Three Civil War diaries, a supply record book, and correspondence between Faxon and his wife and other members of the family concerning his Civil War service, family affairs, the Rochester Colony (1851-1852), and a trip from Adrian to DuPlain township (1851), and description of Mount Clemens, Michigan, in 1849; also letters (1850) of Mary Stephenson Faxon describing her trip to Michigan before her marriage; letter (1859) enlisting Faxon's aid in recruiting Methodist missionaries for work among Michigan Indians. Letter (Feb. 23, 1862) describes Washington's Birthday celebration. Diary entries describe William H. Howard speech (Jan. 27, 1864) and Abraham Lincoln White House reception (Apr. 1, 1864). Correspondents include Edward F. Everest (Dec. 3, 1851).

2 microfilm reels (part) : master negative.2 microfilm reels (part) : print master.2 microfilm reels (part) : positive.

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