Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Sick children; Debt
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, filling him in on the children and their state of health. She discusses financial matters as well. On the back page is a letter to Milroy from his daughter, Ella.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Sick children; Bounties--Confederate States of America
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, who writes that she just read in a newspaper that there is a price on Milroy's head. She describes the children's reactions to this news. The children are ill and Mary herself isn't feeling well.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing about the new year and her anxiety about what the future might hold. She reports on the deaths of a couple of neighbors, one of which died in childbirth.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Theft
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, writing of the "Methists" revival, as well as the death of some neighbor children. She reports that letters stolen by Tatman have been returned.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Sick children
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, writing that her mother and Brucey are sick. Both are being treated by the doctor. Walter can read now; Val has started his third reader.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Finances, Personal; School
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of the affairs at home. Brucey is going to school and learning his letters. The taxes are due on land jointly owned with Cole. How should she pay them?
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, letting him know that Val has been ill. The other children have started back to school. Ben is working for someone else, as Mary has only enough work for a girl, but not both the girl and Ben.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that Val had a spasm and luckily Mr. James was there and could help. She writes that they've ridden in the new buggy and plan to get two ponies to pull it. She writes of various friends and neighbors. ...
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, who writes that the children have been a bit under the weather. She is making travel plans to go to Delphi to visit, but that will depend on the children. General Schenck was in Rensselaer visiting his daughter...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Encouragement; Home life
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, offering encouragement and support after he was relieved of his command. She relates a conversation she had with Walter; she felt the Union should starve the rebels out, and that upset Walter.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Finances, Personal; Real property--Ownership; Speeches, addresses, etc.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of her recent trip to Logansport and Delphi. She heard several people speak in Logansport, including Governor Johnson, a friend of Milroy's. She writes of recent developments regarding the sale of a...
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that all the children being sick. She also talks about building the new stable for Jasper, who is still lame.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Jasper (Horse); Fourth of July celebrations--Indiana--Rensselaer--1862
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, who writes that it was a surprise when the wounded Jasper arrived home; friends and family have fawned over him. The children are on the mend. She describes the 4th of July celebrations.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Jasper (Horse); African American domestics--Indiana; Domestics--Indiana
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, filling him in on the activities of family and neighbors. She apologizes for not writing more often. Mary has hired a girl to help her around the house. Jasper is healing.
