Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Oaths--United States; United States. Army--Drill and tactics; Emancipation Proclamation; Milroy, Mary--Travel preparations
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that "My will is absolute law" in Winchester. People needing supplies from Baltimore ask for passes and are denied unless they take the oath. He writes about the Emancipation Proclamation, and the local...
A letter to Thomas, requesting a transfer to the Department of the Cumberland. He lists his reasons for the transfer, and states that he would take whatever rank would be available.
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.
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.
A resolution passed by the Senate of West Virginia asking for more of a military presence within its borders. They ask that the 7th West Virginia be allowed to stay in West Virginia. And they also ask that Maj. Gen. Sigel or Maj. Gen. Milroy be...
Telegrams; Union troop movement; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies; United States. Army--Ordnance and ordnance stores
A telegram letting Gallagher know that Milroy plans to join him that day. Send away for supplies. Let the men know Milroy's coming.