Accession #: 1986.483, 1990.031.

Donor: Unknown & Irma G. Cornelius

Littlefield enlisted in Company A, 3rd Infantry as Corporal on June 10, 1861 in Kent County. He was discharged at Detroit Michigan on October 30, 1862. He reentered service in Company I, 7th Cavalry as 2nd Lieutenant. He received several commissions during his later tour of duty. He died a 1st Lieutenant or Major, of disease (small pox) at Washington D.C., on January 4th or 6th, 1864. He is buried in Harmony Cemetery in Washington D.C. He was born Feb. 11, 1837. The Littlefield’s are said to have come to Grand Rapids in the 1850’s.

Included in the Littlefield Collection are:

Photocopies of Mrs. Anna Littlefield’s (Daniel’s mother) Declaration for Pension, and other letters proving her identification. Father James P. Littlefield deceased. (1986.483)

Two copies of a letter, transcribed ca. 1941 by Mrs. L.A. Sarah Littlefield Cornelius, his niece, from Daniel, July 18-21, 1861. He writes from such places as Virginia, Fairfax, Centerville, and Bull Run. Littlefield reports on battle scenes and tells about the tasks he and his comrades were sent on. He refers to Charles Lyon. (See Series 3) (1986.483 & 1990.031)

Letter. Apr. 29, 1990. To City Historian Gordon Olson from descendent/donor, Irma G. Cornelius, with more historical information. (photocopy)

Chpt. LIII “Grand Rapids and Kent County in the War for the Union” From History of Grand Rapids, Mich. / Baxter, 1891., p. 575-577.

Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865?, p. 83.

One sheet of family genealogical data & photos from unidentified source, including Daniel Webster Littlefield as a soldier. (photocopy)