A circular written by Milroy, ordering any male ages 14 and up to organize a Home Guard in order to defend against "Bushwhackers, Horse Thieves and other lawless men."
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 that their new buggy will be finished in a couple of weeks. Val took Mary, Walter and Mary's step-mother for a buggy ride. Val and Walter are going to singing school.
A letter to Thomas, requesting a transfer to the Department of the Cumberland. He lists his reasons for the transfer, and states that he would take whatever rank would be available.
Military law--United States--1862; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Law and legislation
A circular from Hitchcock asking for suggestions, comments and observations on the rules and articles of war. The "Board" was soliciting these comments in hopes of ammending the articles.
A letter to members of the Senate and House from Edward DeReu requesting that competent instructors be appointed to teach soldiers bayonet fencing, so they are more confident in battle.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, discussing various family and friends. Milroy writes of wanting to come home for a visit but feels duty bound to stay in Virginia. He also tells of getting people to take the oath of allegiance.
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...
