Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 35. Veterans and Members of Armed Forces § 35.41

Sec. 1.  Upon request, either in person or by attorney, transcripts, under seal, of any records of the offices of secretary of state, adjutant general, judges of probate, county clerks and justices of the peace, pertaining to pensions, insurance payments or annuities, shall, without charge or fee therefor, be issued to soldiers, sailors and marines of the several wars of the United States and to their widows or other dependents.