Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Destruction and pillage; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects
A letter from Josephus Drummond of the 9th Virginia Infantry, requesting that Milroy send them back to their families for the winter. They fear for the health and well-being of their families in Roane County.
Communications, Military; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862; Telegraph lines
In this letter, Milroy is asking for permission to move his forces. He feels Moorefield should be protected if the telegraph lines are repaired and working again.
Communications, Military; Telegraph lines; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Destruction and pillage; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
Kelley instructs Milroy to keep a tight control over his troops, to prevent looting and destruction of property. He also asks that Milroy repair the telegraph line between Petersburg and Romney, West Virginia.
Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862; Communications, Military
The first page is from Milroy to Kelley, stating his thoughts on the whereabouts of Stonewall Jackson, and Milroy's movements as a consequence. The second page is from Milroy to Kelley, complaining of his impatience, and speculating on the...
Communications, Military; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
Milroy welcomes Burnisde to the helm and requests further instructions, after filling him in on the situation in West Virginia in the week or two prior to the writing of this letter.
Communications, Military; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
Kelley is recommending that Milroy protect Petersburg and Moorefield if he can, but to stay with the bulk of his forces at New Creek until further notice.
Communications, Military; Telegrams; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862; Strategy
An incomplete telegram to Milroy, possibly from B. F. Kelley. The sender of the telegram relates the state of Imboden's troops. He also expresses his opinion as to the movement of Milroy's troops.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; United States. Army--Drill and tactics; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, offering details of Camp Alleghany, as well as his troop's movements through western Virginia in search of the Confederate forces.
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...
United States. Army--Drill and tactics; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862; Milroy family--Correspondence; Letters
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, offering details of a skirmish with the rebels at Circleville, Virginia (which is actually in present day West Virginia).
