Michigan in the Civil War

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White, Aaron B., b. 1837 or 38.

Aaron B. White, of St. Joseph County, Mich., enlisted in Company A, 11th Michigan Infantry, Aug. 24, 1861. He served with the regiment until being mustered our Sept. 30, 1864, at the expiration of the regiment's term of service. The collection contains letters to his parents describing his activities and fighting in Tennessee and Georgia. Also one letter from his mother relating information about his brothers Ira and Edwin, also serving in the military. The collection includes transcriptions of the letters and a portrait of White in civilian dress.