In 1864, an umarried man of 29, N. W. Bassett ( Nehemiah W. Bassett) left Hudson and went south to work for the U.S. Army. He reports on camp life in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His connection to Hillsdale College is unknown and how this journal...
Hubert Smith is glad to have received a letter from Asher LaFleur and describes the work he has been doing on the farm. He has determined not to stay on the farm past autumn as he believes he has not the constitution for farming.
Hubert Smith writes to Asher LaFleur suggesting an another amputation would be worthwhile if it means he would be able to use an artifical limb. He explains he won't be able to visit Asher in the hospital as he is involved with farm work and has...
The letter seemed to the second part of a letter Hubert Smith sent to Asher LeFluer as there is no salutation. In it, Hubert gives the local news and discusses the upcoming draft. The letter must come from 1864 as it addressed to Asher in the...
This handwritten diary covers the years of 1863-1864. There is much written about the Civil War as Lauretta had two brothers serving in the Union Army and was interested in Asher LeFleur, another local soldier. Asher was seriousily wounded at the...
This letter is from an acquaintance of Asher LaFleur. The saluation to "Brother Asher" is figurative not literal. Mary discusses Asher's wound and mentions her teaching load has been increased since the minister, the other teacher, has been...
Cornelius Hadley writes to his sister of the wounded soldiers which are coming from Sherman's army. He feels very sorry that they are dragged around until they can get help. He has learned of the injury to Asher LeFleur and is sorry he has...
In this letter to Etta Hadley, Marie Uncapher writes of illness on campus, including the deaths of two students. She also mentions those students who have been drafted and those who have left to join the military.
This letter talks of a lecture to be held at the Alpha's society and the price of boarding at the College. In 1864, students were complaining about the price and quality of the food provided at the College.
In this letter from 1864, Simon Hadley writes to his sister of the difficulties in leaving family and home, but being grateful for the food brought from home.
Minnie Hadley was a sister-in-law to Laurette Hadley. She was married to Cornelius Hadley, "Neal", brother to Laurette. She writes of local news and discusses the meaning of married love.
