Seeking military record of Michael Schultz (aka Schatts)

Hello John,

Here is the card you are referencing below. Also here is his pension card (click on images to enlarge).

Hope this helps,

Elliot Schneider

Dear Mr. Plovie,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

We searched the National Archives Catalog and located the series Indexes to the Carded Records of Soldiers Who Served in Volunteer Organizations During the Civil War in the Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1762 - 1917 (Record Group 94) that includes a card for Schultz, Michael - Unit: 9th Cavalry, Company: D - Enlistment Rank: Pvt, Discharge Rank: Pvt and Schatts, Michael - Unit: 7th Cavalry, Company: D - Enlistment Rank: Pvt, Discharge Rank: Pvt. Both are from M545, Roll 37. These cards are digitized and available via the Catalog.

We also located the series Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Volunteer Organizations During the American Civil War in the Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1762 - 1917 (Record Group 94) but unfortunately, the records for Michigan Volunteers have not been microfilmed or digitized. In addition, we located the Regimental and Company Books of Civil War Volunteer Union Organizations, 1861 - 1867 in Record Group 94 that include file units for the Regimental and Company Books of the 4th Michigan Cavalry Regiment, the Regimental and Company Books of the 7th Michigan Cavalry Regiment, and the Regimental and Company Books of the 9th Michigan Cavalry Regiment. They include morning reports that may be helpful in determining his unit. For access to these records, please contact the National Archives at Washington, DC - Textual Reference (RDT1) at archives1reference@nara.gov.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of NARA staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgement as well as a substantive response to your reference request from RDT1. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!