Copy of a letter Milroy sent to President Lincoln, marking the first anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Milroy recounts where he was when the Proclamation went into effect.
Letters; Voyages and travels; Milroy family--Correspondence; Tennessee--Description and travel
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, describing his trip to Georgia to meet with Sherman and Thomas. He talks about giving a speech to the 9th Indiana while in Georgia. He also describes the Tennessee countryside.
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Greentown Sewage Rates to Rise; Lions Club Receives Lilly Grant; Youth Choir Presents Musical; School Corporation and Teachers Agree
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: ...Use, Will Be The Reopening Service Next Sunday; Local Happenings; Stratton Won; Chicken Thieves
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 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...
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...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Dwellings--Maintenance and repair; Home life
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that Ben has joined the army and is in the 83rd regiment. He wasn't able to finish the cellar and drain repairs before leaving, so she had someone else fix it. She is considering going to Delphi for a...
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Speed Way (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Louisville...
The Speedometer was a monthly or sometimes bi-weekly newsletter of the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana. The newsletter was focused on safety issues at the plant but also included human interest stories. The Speedometer began publication...
