This two story brick Old Federal style mansion with Greek Revival cornices was built for Senator Jesse David Bright in 1837. Bright was a controversial politician who expressed pro-slavery sentiments in his political career. He served as Lt....
Delaware County (Ind.)--Biography; Delaware County (Ind.)--History
Two volume history of Delaware County, Indiana. Volume I is an historical account of early settlement and the development of local government and social organizations within the county. Volume II contains biographical sketches of the residents.
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. ...
Tthis home was built in about 1872 by Aurelius H. Gibson. Mr. Gibson was in the timber and barrel stave business. He lived most of his life here with the exception of a few years spent in Arkansas where he built a second barrel stave business and...
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...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Real property--Ownership; Finances, Personal; Skirmishing; Postal service
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of his near confrontation with Forrest. He also states that the mail had stopped for 10 days due to the Forrest raid. He writes of financial matters and addresses Mary's queries about selling a piece of...
Monroe County (Ind.); Clear Creek (Monroe County, Ind. : Township); Smithville (Ind.); Smithville (Ind.) -- Smithville News; Adams Family; Deckard Family; Fox Family; Thrasher Family; Warring Family; Knights of Pythias
Jay County (Ind.)--Biography; Jay county (Ind.)--History
Two volume illustrated history of Jay County, Indiana. Volume I contains a reprint of M. W. Montgomery's History of Jay County printed in 1864 along with a general history of the county with emphasis on the county's participation in World War I....
