Communications, Military; Telegrams; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862; Strategy
An incomplete telegram to Milroy, possibly from B. F. Kelley. The sender of the telegram relates the state of Imboden's troops. He also expresses his opinion as to the movement of Milroy's troops.
A telegram to Milroy, letting him know that some of his men are at New Creek and have been ordered to meet him at Bedford. Schenck stresses the need for Milroy to reorganize his men.
Military orders; United States. Army--Ordnance and ordnance stores
Orders requiring the ordnance officer of each division and detachment to report their arms and ordnance stores. The order goes on to make this report a monthly requirement.
Communications, Military; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
Milroy welcomes Burnisde to the helm and requests further instructions, after filling him in on the situation in West Virginia in the week or two prior to the writing of this letter.
Military communications; Soldiers--Selection and appointment
A letter from Zeigler to Milroy discussing the appointment of a regimental chaplain. Zeigler also discusses recent fighting and how his regiment faired in that fighting.
A letter from Melinda Colbard, presumably to Milroy, although his name is never stated. Melinda is disappointed that Milroy did not meet her on the promised day, and goes on to explain how much she admires him.
A letter from several men from the 1st Brigade, Cheat Mountain Division, offering a long list of complaints against Gen. Cluseret, and asking that he be relieved of his command.
