Letters; Bank drafts; Debt; United States. Army--Drill and tactics; Milroy family--Correspondence
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, enclosing two bank drafts with instructions on cashing them. He gives details of a debt that needs to be paid to someone in Monticello. He gives details of a skirmish between his men and the rebels.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Sick children; Boring; Lead mines and mining; Silver mines and mining; Oil wells; Milroy, Waters & Co.; Pygmies
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, asking about her and the children. He thinks it is time to start gauging where the children's future interest might lie. He writes of the oil wells and boring as well as their work at the lead mine. He has...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Boring; Silver mines and mining; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Destruction and pillage; Milroy, Waters & Co.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, updating her on the status of their new oil venture. He has just returned from Atlanta where he saw first hand the destruction that took place there toward the end of the war.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, offering constructive criticism to Ella's last letter. They have hit oil at one well and are sure to have it flowing soon. The other wells have experienced problems. We're now selling shares to our company at...
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, accomapnied by gifts for her and the children, as well as a photograph. He writes of financial matters and various acquaintances.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Boring; Jasper (Horse); New business enterprises; Milroy, Waters & Co.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, telling her that he wishes he could be home to nurse her and the children back to good health. Digging has begun and he hopes to have oil in a month. He asks her to send money if she can and talks of other...
Lithography; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Regimental histories
A letter to Milroy detailing fees for a lithograph engraving to be put inside the front cover of a history of the 9th Indiana. Hurlburt also requires documents and papers to aid in the writing of Milroy's biography.
Letters; Delivery of goods; Political sentiment--Indiana--1863
Pierce was sent by Milroy to deliver goods. Pierce did not realize how long the errand would take and will not return as quickly as expected. The people of Indiana and Ohio apparently aren't as supportive of the war, as Pierce says "one half of...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; School; Finances, Personal
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, thanking him for the money he sent, as it was needed for household supplies. Brucy has started going to school and really enjoys it.
Letters; Military orders; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Destruction and pillage
A letter Milroy sent to General Thomas regarding Mrs. Rutledge, the wife of a rebel officer. Milroy has seized the rent money for property that the rebel officer owned. He refers to the orders that give him the authority to do this.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of his impatience with Cicero. He feels something is wrong on that front. He writes of his movements, those he has met along the way and their show of support. He talks about his wages and is sending...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Refugees--Southern States; Conferederate States of America. Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know that he sent more money home. He hopes she got it, unlike the last bit he sent. He talks of refugees, and his desire to offer them protection, but is not allowed to. The Confederate army was...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Indigestion; Home life
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, telling him of things at home and of the children. She is sorry to hear of his dyspepsia. She advises him to stop subscribing to the Washington and Wheeling papers, as they provide no additional information than...
