Battle of the Huron?

FOUND! At an excavation site located on the south side of Ypsi, I recently unearthed irrefutable truth of a little known armed incursion of "northern" soil by a Confederate raiding force-- Heretofore only whispered about down through the years as quiet rumors, by the local citizenry over dark ales on equally dark nights-- Perhaps the whole truth known only to State and Federal officials, past and maybe present as well. Now, thanks to the powers of the internet, that which was so carefully secreted, can now be exposed.

Over the years, I've had hints-- Hints of a small, but fierce engagement centered about my very home. Every year since I've occupied my house, especially during spring/fall rakings I've discovered a few tell-tale signs. A kepi hat. A belt buckle. For years I didn't think much of this-- I merely dug the stuff up, cleaned it, and sold them on E-bay for a tidy sum.

But now, seemingly, I've stumbled across the mother lode: The location (I believe) of the main battle site of this skirmish now lost to history. For I had recently exhumed these rather well preserved corpses while puttering about my globally-warmed yard, this past December. Yes, photos! My friends. I have photos! Proof of which I am proud to offer here for the first time, thus putting to bed what was probably the greatest political cover-up in nineteenth century America.

Judge for yourselves:



3 corpses of Confederate dead, despite the fact their bodies are remarkably preserved, not so their uniforms. I could not make out unit insignia or the like.... I will however pry those Springfield Armory rifles from their mummified hands-- To sell on E-bay, of course. I am at a loss as to explain those strange discs attached to the feet of the deceased. The remnants of body boards to cross the Huron? Who knows. With the second picture you can see that this battle wasn't without loss to our valiant boys in blue, perhaps they were called forth into battle by a desperate telegraphic message, maybe from the barracks of the old Thompson block building! In the second picture (the Union dead) the figure on the left was an officer, the rigor of death setting his legs forever astride his horse-- Also recovered, but due to the putrification of the large beast, it won't be posted, so's not to offend the delicate sensibilities of my fellow Ypsilantians. Also recovered (not pictured), but suffering heavily due to exposure of the elements, and the march of time, was a lovely field artillery piece-- Which I believe to be a twelve-pounder Napoleon. I've always wanted a cannon for the front yard!

Confession time: Although I've stumbled across various items of civil war equipment down through my years of yard work, I only received recently some clues on the location of the main battle site from a "mysterious stranger" -- Nothing much. Just notes accompanied with what appear to be historic news clippings hinting at the posibility of this find, and its location-- Shoved under my door. These notes are only signed J. M. Any ideas?