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Vol. XVI, No. 3
(40 pages)

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Cover image
A carte de visite from the Mike McAfee Collection is an outdoor portrait of Pvt. Richard L. Cramer of the 4^th Michigan Infantry from the Mathew B. Brady series “Illustrations of Camp Life.”

Editor’s Desk (p. 1)
The editor introduces the theme of this issue, Wolverine soldiers, and credits Dale Niesen as the driving force behind its success. He also mentions a need to boost subscription numbers and asks readers to consider gift subscriptions to friends and local libraries.

Mail Call (p. 3)
Letters include an article from the June 4, 1864, issue of the Cohoes Cataract about a broken ambrotype, belated praise for the 1989 Tar Heel issue and encouragement to keep the Southern images coming.

Passing in Review (p. 5)
Two publications are mentioned: A Surgeon’s Civil War: The Letters & Diary of Daniel M. Holt, M.D. (Kent State University Press) edited by James Greiner, Janet Coryell and James Smither and Defend the Valley (Orion Books) by Margaretta Barton Colt.

Wolverines: A Photographic Study of Men from the Great Lakes State in the War of the Rebellion compiled by Dale R. Niesen with Robert Coch and William Munday (pp. 6-35)
A total of 117 images is a celebration of Michiganders who fought for the Union. The survey is divided into 10 sections: Overview, Infantry, Colored Infantry, 1^st Michigan Engineers & Mechanics, Sharpshooters, Chaplains, Medical Service, Field Artillery, Field Musicians and Cavalry. Portraits include Col. Norman J. Hall of the 7^th Infantry, Philippine Island-born Pvt. Felix Balderry of the 11^th Infantry, Sgt. Warren Sharp of the 1^st Sharpshooters, Hospital Steward Henry Henshaw of the 2^nd Cavalry, 2^nd Lt. Edmond Luce of Battery H, Musician William Welsh of the 16^th Infantry, Pvt. Eugene King Starkweather of the 5^th Cavalry, Pvt. Augustus Shiegley of the 9^th Cavalry and many more.

Uniforms & History by Michael J. McAfee (p. 37)
In “Fourth Michigan Volunteer Infantry, 1861-1864,” McAfee examines the cover image and provides an account of the regiment during its years in service.

Sutlers’ Row (pp. 38-40)

Back cover
A tintype from the State Museum of Michigan Collection pictures Medal of Honor recipient Smith Hastings of the 5^th Michigan Cavalry astride his horse.