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 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.
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; Boring; Jasper (Horse); New business enterprises; Milroy, Waters & Co.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, telling her that he wishes he could be home to nurse her and the children back to good health. Digging has begun and he hopes to have oil in a month. He asks her to send money if she can and talks of other...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Refugees--Southern States; Conferederate States of America. Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know that he sent more money home. He hopes she got it, unlike the last bit he sent. He talks of refugees, and his desire to offer them protection, but is not allowed to. The Confederate army was...
Letters; Confederate sympathizers; Home life; Travel preparations; Milroy family--Correspondence
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know that he has moved to Nashville, and is in command there while Rousseau is out on a raid. He has taken steps to make southern sympathizers nervous. He asks of things at home, and hope that Mary can...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; United States Military Academy
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know that he cannot think of coming home if there is a chance he might get an active duty position. He goes on to tell of his opinions toward Halleck and his actions during the war.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know he arrived safely back in Nashville after his recent visit home. He writes of the business and hte comings and goings of his partners. One partner was recently married after making a fool of...
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.
A letter to Milroy, thanking him for sending home the sick soldiers, just in time to vote for Colfax in the election. Colfax is worn out after all his speaking engagements for the election.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary. She has been to Delphi, Indiana, visiting family. She talks of the children being sick with colds. Jasper escaped and was later found too lame to walk home.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Jasper (Horse); Home life; Finances, Personal
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary. She asks for more money when he can send it, as she wants to buy her winter's supply of wood. She received a letter from a friend who heard false reports that Milroy was crossing the Potomac.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Draft; Self-defense--Equipment and supplies; Home life
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that the war is being felt at home - more now than ever. There is talk around town about the possibility of a draft being instituted. Mary was offered a pistol for protection, but turned it down unless...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Whooping cough; Parasitism; Sick children
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that the children are ill again. Val and Walter are just getting over whooping cough, while Brucey has a bad case of whooping cough and worms. Another member of the 9th was killed and returned home for...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Budgets, Personal; Mumps; Sick children
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that the children and Ben have been down with the mumps. Milroy's brother, John, is home in an effort to restore his health. Family and friends thought Milroy would be better off with Fremont in charge. ...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Winchester, 2nd Battle of, Winchester, Va., 1863; African American domestics--Indiana--Rensselaer
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that she read of Milroy's retreat from Winchester and precarious situation in Harpers Ferry. She is anxious to hear of his safety. Ben has hired out with a neighbor for the year.
