Sabers; United States. Army--Ordnance and ordnance stores
A request from Governor Morton, requesting the return of nine cavalry sabres in the possession of Milroy and his troops. The request is written on State of Indiana, Executive Department letterhead, and was written from Indianapolis on May 28, 1861.
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.
Letters; Soldiers--Reassignment; Territorial governors--Alabama; United States. Army--Appointments and retirements
A draft of a letter Milroy wrote to President Johnson, asking for Military reassignment to active duty, or a post war position as a territorial governor.
A letter from Sherman, letting Milroy know that there is no place else for him in the army. There are too many generals as it is. "If the President will assign you, you may have my place which is the only place I have at disposal. And I would...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Whooping cough; African American domestics--Indiana; Sick children
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of family and friends. The children have whooping cough. She tells Milroy of those from Rensselaer who have returned from the war - dead and alive.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, acknowledging money he sent home. She lets him know of a couple of outstanding bills that are a result of his generosity. They owe $1100 on the mortgage to their home.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Whooping cough; Parasitism; Sick children
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that the children are ill again. Val and Walter are just getting over whooping cough, while Brucey has a bad case of whooping cough and worms. Another member of the 9th was killed and returned home for...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Jasper (Horse); Home life; Finances, Personal
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary. She asks for more money when he can send it, as she wants to buy her winter's supply of wood. She received a letter from a friend who heard false reports that Milroy was crossing the Potomac.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, stating that she received Milroy's letter and a picture of him. Ella thought the picture a poor substitute. Colfax spoke in Rensselaer. Mary may go to Delphi soon and stop in Lafayette on her way for a visit to...
Military orders; Soldiers--Selection and appointment; United States. Army--Recruiting and enlistment
A copy of a Presidential order, accepting the 6 Indiana regiments into the war, meeting certain criteria. (It appears that Milroy wrote this himself, possibly as described to him.)
Letters; Soldiers--Reassignment; Resignation; United States. Army--Appointments and retirements
A letter to Milroy, outlining the steps that Colfax took in order to procure a commanding position for Milroy. If Milroy is so dissatisfied as to resign, Colfax will accept it.
