Clay County (Ind.)--History;
Clay County (Ind.)--Biography;
Clay County (Ind.)--Genealogy;
Owen County (Ind.)--History;
Owen County (Ind.)--Biography;
Owen County (Ind.)--Genealogy
Counties of Clay and Owen, Indiana : historical and biographical
Illustrated.
Articles by various writers.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know he made it safely to Nashville, as did Jasper. He's leaving soon for Georgia, but intends to come back to Nashville. He has met many friends and acquaintances in Tennessee.
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...
Military promotions; Soldiers--Selection and appointment
A letter to Milroy letting him know that new regiments will be in need of a commander, and Thomas intends to move Milroy to one of these. Milroy's note is that the promise went unfulfilled.
Letters; Military orders; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Destruction and pillage
A letter Milroy sent to General Thomas regarding Mrs. Rutledge, the wife of a rebel officer. Milroy has seized the rent money for property that the rebel officer owned. He refers to the orders that give him the authority to do this.
Letters; Military administration; United States. Army--Management; United States. Army--Appointments and retirements.
A letter written but never sent to President Lincoln, suggesting Indiana troops should play an importnat role in the last part of the war. He also suggests that he be returned to command.