According to Milroy's note on the back, this is a draft of a letter sent to the 3rd Virginia Volunteer Regiment, praising them for their support and bravery.
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.
Letters; United States. Army--Appointments and retirements; Soldiers--Reassignment
Milroy writes to Mary that he is leaving soon for his headquarters in Tullahoma where he will defend the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. He has many Indiana regiments under him, including some Rensselaer and Delphi men.
Military orders; Communications, Military; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Prisoners and prisons
Orders requiring a report of any arrests to be made to the Provost Marshal General. The report must include a full description of the prisoner and the charges filed against him.
