William Lindsey, cousin to Lauretta Hadley, writes that he injured his back working on a cannon and has been unable to eat. When he joined the army, he weighed 164 pounds and figures he currently weighs 100 pounds. He has been too sick to write. ...
Simon Hadley served throughout the Civil War as a 1st Lt in the Michigan 4th Cavalry and the Michigan 2nd Cavalry. In this letter to his sister, Simon Hadley mentions the dangers of crossing a river on horseback.
As the main social activity of students in the 19th century, members of the societies took great pride in their meeting room. The room was provided by the college but the literary society undertook the furnishing of the room themselves, often...
As the main social activity of students in the 19th century, members of the societies took great pride in their meeting room. The room was provided by the college but the literary society undertook the furnishing of the room themselves, often...
