United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources; Letters; Diaries; Historical geography--Maps; Milroy family--Correspondence
This project makes accessible historically significant documents that were the property of Rensselaer resident Robert Huston Milroy who formed and led the volunteer G company of the 9th Regiment of the Indiana Infantry. He later reached the rank...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
Milroy writes to Mary that his new orders have come and he is headed from Eastern Virginia to West Virginia. he states that he had pictures taken of himself but he can't get many copies because they are in such high demand.
A short note to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know of his safety after recent fighting. He lost a couple of his personal horses and lots fo men in the battle.
A note from Milroy's son, Val, writing about things at home. He asks that if Milroy comes home, please bring Jasper. Mary also writes letting him know that she hasn't been well, but hopes to be back on her feet soon.
A ltter from Mary Milroy's brother, Valerius Armitage, to Milroy. Valerius writes of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and the state of things there. He also writes his reaction to a false news report that Milroy was killed in battle.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary. He writes to let her know he is sending money, a few belongings and his injured horse home with a member of the 9th Indiana who is going home due to bad health.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Oaths--United States; United States. Army--Drill and tactics; Emancipation Proclamation; Milroy, Mary--Travel preparations
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that "My will is absolute law" in Winchester. People needing supplies from Baltimore ask for passes and are denied unless they take the oath. He writes about the Emancipation Proclamation, and the local...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Finances, Personal; Jasper (Horse); United States Military Academy
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of various financial dealings and giving Mary instruction on how to handle them. Milroy writes of the situation in Tennessee and his disgust with the "West Pointers" running the war. He had vowed to see...
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of the guerrilla fighting going on in Tullahoma. Many former slaves are coming to him for jobs or for help in finding family members. Milroy has delegated that job. He expresses his unhappiness with his...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Real property--Ownership; Finances, Personal; Skirmishing; Postal service
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of his near confrontation with Forrest. He also states that the mail had stopped for 10 days due to the Forrest raid. He writes of financial matters and addresses Mary's queries about selling a piece of...
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; Finances, Personal
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of family finances. He writes that he heard from Cicero for the first time in over a year. There are 35,000 troops now in his command.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Measles; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of a severe outbreak of the measles amongst the Indiana 9th. He also writes of his new aid-de-camp, Zeb Baird, and the possibility of sobering Baird while working for Milroy. He is hoping to be transferred...
