Orders for Milroy to move from Harpers Ferry into Pennsylvania to meet the rest of his troops. If he has the opportunity, he can pursue the enemy but must communicate his movements to General Kelley.
According to Milroy's note on the back, this is a draft of a letter sent to the 3rd Virginia Volunteer Regiment, praising them for their support and bravery.
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.
Telegrams; Union troop movement; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies; United States. Army--Ordnance and ordnance stores
A telegram letting Gallagher know that Milroy plans to join him that day. Send away for supplies. Let the men know Milroy's coming.
A questionnaire sent from Milroy to officers asking about troop morale. He also asks if troops are following specific orders and about general troop behavior.
A list of men arrested near the railroad "disaster." Notes of the men's loyalties has been penciled in next to each name. No year is listed on teh letter. Due to the context, presume the year to be 1864 or 1865.
Letters; Jasper (Horse); United States Military Academy
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of his situation at Tullahoma. Brig. Gen. Paine is serving under him and Milroy offers his opinion of Paine and a bit about the man.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know he arrived safely back in Nashville after his recent visit home. He writes of the business and hte comings and goings of his partners. One partner was recently married after making a fool of...
Milroy family--Correspondence; Letters; War horses; United States Military Academy; United States. Army--Management
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, informing her of his orders to move toward the interior of Virginia. He is disgruntled with his superiors and the way the war has been conducted.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862; Alleghany Summit, Battle of, W. Va., 1861; United States. Army--Military life
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, describing the wet conditions of Western Virginia. He talks about the possibility of the 9th leaving for Kentucky, and of the slim possibility that McClellan will let him go with the 9th. He also talks of Rebel...
