Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Domestics--Indiana
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, writing of affairs at home. Her mother and Val have been ill. Ella fell while skating. Their hired girl ran off, leaving the work for Ella to do, although they have since hired another girl.
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, letting him know that Brucey fell off the roof and broke his collarbone. Also includes a brief letter from Mary letting Milroy know that Cicero was arrested for stealing letters from the Post Office.
Lithography; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Regimental histories
A letter to Milroy detailing fees for a lithograph engraving to be put inside the front cover of a history of the 9th Indiana. Hurlburt also requires documents and papers to aid in the writing of Milroy's biography.
A letter to Milroy from Governor Pierpoint (who later changed his name to Pierpont), acknowledging an earlier letter. Pierpoint wants Milroy to lead an expedition to break up Imboden's "thieving band." Pierpoint offers support for Milroy in the...
A draft of a letter sent to Adjutant General's office, summarizing Milroy's military career and asking for reinstatement of duties. Accompanying this letter is a letter from Major Gordon, also outlining his military efforts during the war.
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; 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.
Letters; Military orders; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Destruction and pillage
A letter Milroy sent to General Thomas regarding Mrs. Rutledge, the wife of a rebel officer. Milroy has seized the rent money for property that the rebel officer owned. He refers to the orders that give him the authority to do this.
A note to Milroy letting hime know that Major McReynolds is on his way to Washington. Adams warns Milroy that McReynolds has been speaking out against Milroy and should be arrested on various charges.
