A letter from Schuyler Colfax (in Indiana) to Milroy about the possibility of Milroy being made Brigadier General, and Milroy's choice for Colonel if his appointment is made.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Emancipation Proclamation; United States. Army--Drill and tactics
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, describing his movements through the western Virginia mountains from late November until early January. He describes a few skirmishes they have along the way. He also makes reference to the Emancipation...
Letters; Encouragement; Winchester, 2nd Battle of, Winchester, Va., 1863; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
A letter to Milroy offering support for his trial at the Court of Inquiry. He also expresses a desire to be placed under Milroy's command after the trial.
Fourth of July celebrations--Virginia--1861; Military orders
General orders regarding the Fourth of July celebration, 1861, for those regiments camped at Philippi, Virginia. Col. Milroy was to be the "Chief Marshall of the day."
