To RH Milroy from Edward M Morton Oct 28th 1862

              U.S. Marshall’s Office W.D. Va 
 
Wheeling Va 28 Oct 1862 
 
 
 
Brig Gen. Milroy:	 
 
 
 
	Sir! During your short stay in this  
city, I had the pleasure of an introduction to you and 
 made myself happy with the others in getting up a little jubilee 
 for the soldiers of your brave brigade on the Island. On  
that occasion, I saw your men carry you in their arms  
and kiss your hands and garments. I did not at that 
time comprehend the secret charm which called forth such 
 love and reverence. Now I understand it. It is disclosed 
 in your order no. It is your disinterested humanity  
for poor human nature without respect to complexion. 
 
 
 
	I thank you General for that order. God will prosper the 
 Man, the men who rebuke ignorant cruelty and arrogancy  
and protect the weak, the humble and down trodden.  
 
 
 
That’s what Providence means by this War 
 it will either humanize or brutalize. You are on 
 the side, dear General, an ally of the truest and 
best, and must win. If our City should again be 
 honored by your presence, I shall be please to extend to 
 you the hospitality of my house, as a slight appreciation  
of your noble, brave and holy order. If your will 
 accept the invitation the Governor and some good and