USS Hornet; USS Hornet--History; World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, American; Newsletters; World War, 1939-1945--Naval warfare--Pacific Area; Censorship; Aircraft carriers; World War, 1939-1945--Bonin Islands (Japan); Ship captains; Sports;...
The Jesse G. Dorsey Collection of World War II Correspondence consists of correspondence from 348 service members and their relatives, written to Jesse Dorsey during World War II. Mr. Dorsey was the Director of Recreation and Welfare and editor of...
Christmas; Christmas presents; Speed (Ind.)--Pictorial works; Military training
The Jesse G. Dorsey Collection of World War II Correspondence consists of correspondence from 348 service members and their relatives, written to Jesse Dorsey during World War II. Mr. Dorsey was the Director of Recreation and Welfare and editor of...
Wounds & injuries; Military leaves and furloughs; Military hospitals--Officials and employees
The Jesse G. Dorsey Collection of World War II Correspondence consists of correspondence from 348 service members and their relatives, written to Jesse Dorsey during World War II. Mr. Dorsey was the Director of Recreation and Welfare and editor of...
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: American Legion Post Continues Strong; Water Usage Advisory; Amazing Animails from the Rain Forest; "The Planting of Trees..."
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Growth On Horizon; Fmaily Dollar Opens in Greentown; Area Churches Plan Special Christmas Programs
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Flames From Burning Corona Mill Is Seen For Fifty Miles; The Kitchen Cabinet Orc'estra To Appear; Many Girls Enjoyed And Were Benefitted By The Physical Education Classes During...
Letters; Military family--Correspondence; New business enterprises; Military discharge; Milroy, Waters & Co.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know he made it safely to Tennessee. He has started a new company with his brother and other men. He complains that few of the men will do any work. Some of his regiments will be mustered out soon,...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Jasper (Horse); Finances, Personal
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know he arrived safely in Louisville. He must wait there for Jasper before going on. He has encountered many acquaintances along the trip. He's sending Mary $800, which she and Cicero can use toward...
A letter from Melinda Colbard, presumably to Milroy, although his name is never stated. Melinda is disappointed that Milroy did not meet her on the promised day, and goes on to explain how much she admires him.
A letter to Milroy, presenting a long list of attempts that Colfax had tried to get Milroy an assignment. Once an assignment was finally awarded to Milroy, he immediately begins requesting a better assignment. Colfax is hurt by the ingratitude.
Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862; United States. Army--Messes; Slavery--United States; Slaves--Emancipation--United States; Jasper (Horse); Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, describing his life in Virginia. He and his men are anxious to march and fight. He writes of escaped slaves coming to his troops for protection and shelter. He writes about the Virginia countryside and offers his...
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...
