Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Eaegle Family Papers
c.00170
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Eaegle family, (William Eaegle)
- Title
- Eaegle family papers
- ID
- c.00170
- Date [inclusive]
- 1861-1876
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 5 folders
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation note
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biographical Note
William A. Eaegle of Clinton County, Michigan was born October 1837 in Ohio, son of Gabe Eaegle. He enlisted in Company B of the 3rd Michigan Cavalry on October 7, 1861 at age 21. He mustered out in Texas on February 12, 1866. He married Emma Daggett in 1864. He died October 23, 1917 in Cadillac, Michigan. (Note: The last name is sometimes spelled Eagle.)
Emma Daggett Eaegle was born December 1845.
Scope and Contents note
This collection consists primarily of Civil War letters received by Emmiline (Emma) Daggett, of Clinton County, Michigan. Emma received letters from her brother Will in the 10th Michigan Cavalry, her cousin George Daggett in the 33rd New York Infantry, and other friends in those regiments. The letters describe the soldiers' experiences but are primarily concerned with home matters. The bulk of the letters are from William Eaegle of the 3rd Michigan Cavalry, who married Emma Daggett in 1864. Eaegle served in the western theater during the war, and later on garrison duty in Texas. His letters discuss political and military events as well as his own experiences and family matters. Post-war materials in the collection include postcards to the Eaegles from family and friends, and a railroad pass issued to William Eaegle.
This collection has been transcribed, scanned and placed online at http://civilwar.archives.msu.edu/collection/7-1C-4/eaegle-family/.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections May 1965
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
Added biographical note. July 2013
Conditions Governing Access note
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use note
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Kenneth Priestly, 1929-09-17. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- United States. Army -- Military life -- History -- 19th century.
- United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 10th (1863-1865).
- United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1866).
- United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 33rd. (1861-1863)
Genre(s)
- Letters (correspondence)
- Photographs
- Postcards
Geographic Name(s)
- Texas
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century
Personal Name(s)
- Daggett, George W.
- Daggett, William N.
- Eaegle, Emmiline (Emma) Daggett
- Eaegle, William
Collection Inventory
Papers |
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1861-1863 |
1 | |||
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1864 |
2 | |||
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1865 |
3 | |||
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1865-1866 |
4 | |||
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1875-1876, undated |
5 | |||
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Photograph/CDVs |
Drawer Photographs |
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| Box | ||||
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People. Eaegle, William and Emma |
Collection photographs | |||
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People. Eagle, William |
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People. Eaegle, William and Abraham |
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