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...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Swearing; United States Military Academy; United States. Army--Management; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know of his movement in Virginia. He apologizes for his use of profanity in an earlier letter. He is disgruntled with the way the West Point men are managing the war.
Indiana. General Assembly. House of Representatives-- Periodicals; Indiana-- Politics and government-- Periodicals; Legislative jorunals--Indiana-- Periodicals
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Sick children; Boring; Lead mines and mining; Silver mines and mining; Oil wells; Milroy, Waters & Co.; Pygmies
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, asking about her and the children. He thinks it is time to start gauging where the children's future interest might lie. He writes of the oil wells and boring as well as their work at the lead mine. He has...
A copy of correspondence between Matias Romero and Milroy. Milroy inquires about the possibility of union troops helping Mexico stave off European invaders.
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.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of his impatience with Cicero. He feels something is wrong on that front. He writes of his movements, those he has met along the way and their show of support. He talks about his wages and is sending...
