A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, describing recent dealings with rebel guerrillas, the capture of two and their attempted hanging. He writes of the children's recent letters and financial matters.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Domestics--Indiana
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, writing of affairs at home. Her mother and Val have been ill. Ella fell while skating. Their hired girl ran off, leaving the work for Ella to do, although they have since hired another girl.
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, letting him know that Brucey fell off the roof and broke his collarbone. Also includes a brief letter from Mary letting Milroy know that Cicero was arrested for stealing letters from the Post Office.
A letter to Milroy offering facts as to the conduct of Wilson while in Tennessee. Wilson fears that others insinuated misconduct on his part and wishes to set the record straight.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Jasper (Horse); Ambition; Murfreesboro, Battle of, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1864; United States Military Academy
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, detailing the events leading up and through the battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He also relates his life's ambitions toward the end of the letter.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of the awful business with Tatman. Mr. Monnet is the new Postmaster so Tatman won't be able to get his hands on the mail.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; School; Finances, Personal
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, thanking him for the money he sent, as it was needed for household supplies. Brucy has started going to school and really enjoys it.
A letter to Milroy explaining Colfax's absence from a gathering where both men were invited. Some have made accusations that Colfax favors Milroy, and Colfax is trying to avoid giving that impression.
