Accession #: 1995.001.

Donor: Old Collection, unknown, ca. 1925?

According to Michigan Volunteers, 1861-1865, Daniel McNaughton originally enlisted in Co. A, Sixth Cavalry Aug 11, 1862, and promoted within the 7th Nov. 17, 1862. The papers in this series document some of his later career, as he was discharged & subsequently commissioned to accept promotion to First Lieutenant/Quartermaster May 18, 1864. In Jan. 1965 he was given a leave of absence. In Sept.-Oct. 1865 is was in Denver, serving as the court martial of Charles W. Squires. He was discharged from war service Nov. 7, 1865, returning to become a resident of Grand Rapids. There are also court papers from 1871 regarding his service, and certificate from the Bureau of Pensions, 1893.

M10:A4.3-5 Daniel McNaughton papers, leave of absence request, called to serve for court martial in Denver Co. and orders relieving him from duty, 1865.