Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924 - Photography; Porter, Charles D., 1850-1926;
Two gentlemen participate in the leisure pastime of fishing. One gentleman, who appears to be Charles Porter, is poling the boat on the river. Because this photo is included with the group of photographs from Michigan, and because of presence 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
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; Home life; Domestics--Indiana--Rensselaer
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of the children. The servant girl has left, leaving Mary without help. She and the children are excited about the possibility of going to see Milroy in the field.
African American domestics--Indiana; Jasper (Horse); Milroy family--Correspondence; Letters; Swearing
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of the Thanksgiving sermon at church about profanity in the military. She urges her husband to abstain from its use. She also talks about family, the farm, and the possibility of using former slaves as...
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...
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; Typhoid fever; Home life; Domestics--Indiana--Rensselaer
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing about the children and the neighbors. The James family is sick with typhoid fever and Mary sent her servant over to help them out.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Boring; Jasper (Horse); New business enterprises; Milroy, Waters & Co.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, telling her that he wishes he could be home to nurse her and the children back to good health. Digging has begun and he hopes to have oil in a month. He asks her to send money if she can and talks of other...
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...
We do not know the exact location of this photograph. We do know that Charles and Gene Stratton-Porter were very fond of Michigan. Gene's sister lived in Coldwater and according to the local Geneva, Indiana, newspapers we learn that during the...
Monroe County (Ind.); Clear Creek (Monroe County, Ind. : Township); Smithville (Ind.); Smithville (Ind.) -- Smithville News; Deckard Family; Strain Family; Warring Family; Wisley Family
Monroe County (Ind.); Clear Creek (Monroe County, Ind. : Township); Smithville (Ind.); Smithville (Ind.) -- Smithville News; Deckard Family; Fox Family; Thrasher Family; Women's Christian Temperance Union
