The Jesse G. Dorsey Collection of World War II Correspondence consists of correspondence from 348 service members and their relatives, written to Jesse Dorsey during World War II. Mr. Dorsey was the Director of Recreation and Welfare and editor of...
Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Destruction and pillage; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Economic aspects
A letter from Josephus Drummond of the 9th Virginia Infantry, requesting that Milroy send them back to their families for the winter. They fear for the health and well-being of their families in Roane County.
Military training; World War, 1939-1945--Military facilities--American--Mississippi--Camp Shelby; Military officers; Military insignia; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Correspondence
The Jesse G. Dorsey Collection of World War II Correspondence consists of correspondence from 348 service members and their relatives, written to Jesse Dorsey during World War II. Mr. Dorsey was the Director of Recreation and Welfare and editor of...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; United States. Army--Military life; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Fort George G. Meade (Md.); Correspondence; Military training
William is on his third week of basic training at Ft. George G. Meade in Maryland. He has eight more weeks of infantry training and then eight weeks of medical training. He remarks about going to Washington DC and seeing the capitol for the first...
William J. Johnson, 1953-1918, and his wife Ida were the first Johnsons to live in this home, though it stayed in the Johnson family from about 1890 until 1945. After William J. Johnson died in 1918 it became the home of his brother David and his...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Keesler Air Force Base (Miss.); Luke Air Force Base (Ariz.); Lackland Air Force Base (Tex.); United States. Air Force--Military life; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Correspondence
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Sick children; Bounties--Confederate States of America
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, who writes that she just read in a newspaper that there is a price on Milroy's head. She describes the children's reactions to this news. The children are ill and Mary herself isn't feeling well.
Military leaves and furloughs; United States--Description and travel; Military training
The Jesse G. Dorsey Collection of World War II Correspondence consists of correspondence from 348 service members and their relatives, written to Jesse Dorsey during World War II. Mr. Dorsey was the Director of Recreation and Welfare and editor of...
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Bloomington (Ind.) -- History; McCalla, Elizabeth Wylie (1821 - 1900); Wylie Family -- Correspondence; Women -- Indiana -- Monroe County
Writes about coming down to Bloomington to take care of Redick and how John McCalla is boarding with his sister. Lists people in the house. Mentions the hired man - named Sam - who is a deserter from the Rebel army. Discusses Jane�s health.
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Bloomington (Ind.) -- History; Dodds, James Finley (1807 - 1886) -- Correspondence; Wylie, Richard Dennis (Dick) (1841 - 1861); Wylie Family -- Correspondence
Writes about financial matters and for help with seeking military compensation or pension of survivors. Writes of the death of Richard and Samuel, who died of disease in Missouri. Mentions that he is frustrated with the delay in correspondence from...
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Bloomington (Ind.) -- History; Wylie, Richard Dennis (Dick) (1841 - 1861); Wylie Family -- Correspondence; United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 18th (1861-1865). Company H; United States -- History --...
Writes about illness, homesickness, and difficulty of adjusting to a soldier's life.
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Wylie, Redick McKee (1831 - 1904) -- Correspondence; Wylie Family -- Correspondence; Bloomington (Ind.) -- History
Writes about monetary arrangements with Anderson, inquires about Andrew's trip to Richmond, talks about babies in the family, and health of Elizabeth. Writes about the weather, crops, and political gossip.
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Bloomington (Ind.) -- History; Wylie, Jane Melheme (Jen) (1836 - 1865); Wylie Family -- Correspondence; Women -- Indiana -- Monroe County
Writes about news of the war and the forming of militias in Wheeling, Virginia. Explains what she would do if the Rebels were to ever approach her. Describes her new living arrangements.
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Wylie, Redick McKee (1831 - 1904) -- Correspondence; Wylie Family -- Correspondence; Bloomington (Ind.) -- History
Writes more about the finances involved with the settling of the estate. Mentions a letter from Margaret, describes conditions of her weather. Writes about selling cattle and working on construction.
Monroe County (Ind.) -- History; Wylie, Redick McKee (1831 - 1904) -- Correspondence; Wylie Family -- Correspondence; Bloomington (Ind.) -- History
Writes that Andrew Wiley Sr. was the subject of the commencement speech by Dr. Parvin. Writes about the publishing of this speech. Discusses more political gossip. Writes about poor condition of crops. Mentions well-being of family members
Local news depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Dancin' in the Street [photo]; Exhibit to Feature Early Settlers; Swayin' to the Music [photo]; New Weight Room Hours; Tree Steward Classes to be Held
Salmon; Fishing; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Correspondence; Trout; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--Indiana--Speed
The Jesse G. Dorsey Collection of World War II Correspondence consists of correspondence from 348 service members and their relatives, written to Jesse Dorsey during World War II. Mr. Dorsey was the Director of Recreation and Welfare and editor of...
