A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know that he did receive word of Grimes' death and the details of his will. He relates his disappointment that the Milroy children were left out of the will. He gives instruction to Mary on Ella's...
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, describing recent dealings with rebel guerrillas, the capture of two and their attempted hanging. He writes of the children's recent letters and financial matters.
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...
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, updating him on life at home. Her servant ran off. Mary is apparently making travel preparations to go to Tennessee to see Milroy. She was supposed to testify at Tatman's trial, but was told she would not have...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Domestics--Indiana
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, writing of affairs at home. Her mother and Val have been ill. Ella fell while skating. Their hired girl ran off, leaving the work for Ella to do, although they have since hired another girl.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know he arrived safely in Tullahoma. Cicero did not pay some bills and a large sum of interest is now due. He may have someone else take over his finances if Cicero can't do the job. He writes of the...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Finances, Personal; Jasper (Horse); United States Military Academy
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of various financial dealings and giving Mary instruction on how to handle them. Milroy writes of the situation in Tennessee and his disgust with the "West Pointers" running the war. He had vowed to see...
