Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Science Fair Awards; Council Votes to Proceed Toward Grant; School technology Report Heard
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Three Vie for One School Board Seat; Greentown To Be 150 Years Old; "Main Street" Officers Elected; Large Steel Beam Installed; Glass Festival to be June 6-8, 1996
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Skirmishing; United States. Army--Military life
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, to let her know how much he missed her after her recent visit. He sent a brigade toward Harrisonburg but had to order them back after being reprimanded by Halleck. He also offers details of a recent skirmish.
Newspapers; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Mass media and the war
A letter to General Sherman requesting the suppression of certain newspapers that Milroy deemed disloyal. He offers several reasons for the suppression.
A letter to Milroy from Governor Pierpoint (who later changed his name to Pierpont), acknowledging an earlier letter. Pierpoint wants Milroy to lead an expedition to break up Imboden's "thieving band." Pierpoint offers support for Milroy in the...
Letters; United States. Army--Appointments and retirements
A letter to Hugh McCulloch, the Secretary of the Treasury, asking him to speak to the President on the matter of Milroy getting "elbowed" out of a better commission after the war.
Letters; Theft; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Destruction and pillage
A draft of a letter sent to the law firm of Bradley & Bradley, who were looking into the matter of stolen furniture from a hotel in Winchester, Virginia. Milroy offers an explanation of steps he took to have the furniture returned, and where...
Letters; Guerrillas; Military intelligence; Battle family
A letter to Milroy from a union sympathizer who offers information on a band of rebel guerrillas. The Battle family has been offering assistance to the guerrillas.
Letters; Jasper (Horse); United States Military Academy
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of his situation at Tullahoma. Brig. Gen. Paine is serving under him and Milroy offers his opinion of Paine and a bit about the man.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Real property--Ownership; Presidents--Election
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, asking his advice on selling a piece of property. The current tenants are using the house for kindling, so it would be better to sell it now. "Copperheads" are convincing returning soldiers that Lincoln is to...
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of her trip to Lafayette to get her teeth fixed. While there, she was told that the Lafayette Journal reprinted the NY Times article about Milroy's retreat from Winchester. She went to the paper and...
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...
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, discussing various family and friends. Milroy writes of wanting to come home for a visit but feels duty bound to stay in Virginia. He also tells of getting people to take the oath of allegiance.
A photograph and article in the Evansville Courier about the addition of an amphitheater in the Jasper Public Library in Jasper, IN. In the picture is Mark Knies. Keywords: books, amphitheater, theater, man, construction, newspaper.
