Vigo County (Ind.)--History; Vigo County (Ind.)--Biography; Vigo County (Ind.)--Genealogy; Terre Haute (Ind.)--History; Terre Haute (Ind.)--Biography; Terre Haute (Ind.)--Genealogy
Greater Terre Haute and Vigo County : closing the first century's history of city and county, showing the growth of their people, industries and wealth.
Illustrated
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...
A note to Milroy stating that Jackson has left Winchester to join Lee. Cox sent an order to Kelley to move to Beverly. Kelley offered a better suggestion and Cox is consulting headquarters, leaving Milroy to cool his heels at New Creek.
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.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Jasper (Horse); Fourth of July celebrations--Virginia--1862; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, discussing their family and his lack of mail. He writes about Fremont's failed strategies and the new general taking Fremont's place. He also writes of the land of Virginia - the wheat harvest is ripe but there's...
Smallpox--1862; Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, detailing his movements in the past week. His men have been skirmishing with the rebels, and they came across an area dealing with a smallpox epidemic. He's on his way to Cumberland, Maryland, to help General...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; African American domestics--Indiana--Rensselaer; United States. Army--Recruiting and enlistment; Jasper (Horse)
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that a new batch of local recruits are about to leave. Ben has been thinking about going too. News of a bloody battle between Sigel and Jackson leaves Mary anxious for news of her husband. Moody (of the...
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...
Vigo County (Ind.)--History; Vigo County (Ind.)--Biography; Vigo County (Ind.)--Genealogy; Terre Haute (Ind.)--History; Terre Haute (Ind.)--Biography; Terre Haute (Ind.)--Genealogy
Greater Terre Haute and Vigo County : closing the first century's history of city and county, showing the growth of their people, industries and wealth.
Illustrated.
Includes Index.
