Clinton County (Ind.)--History;
Clinton County (Ind.)--Biography
History of Clinton county, Indiana, with historical sketches of representative citizens and genealogical records of many of the old families.
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A letter from Schuyler Colfax (in Indiana) to Milroy about the possibility of Milroy being made Brigadier General, and Milroy's choice for Colonel if his appointment is made.
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.
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; Soldiers--Reassignment; Resignation; United States. Army--Appointments and retirements
A letter to Milroy, outlining the steps that Colfax took in order to procure a commanding position for Milroy. If Milroy is so dissatisfied as to resign, Colfax will accept it.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Typhoid fever; Speeches, addresses, etc.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of her recent trip to Delphi. A nephew in Delphi has typhoid fever, as does Dr. Grimes. Colfax came to speak in Rensselaer, but did not feel well. He did not speak as long as first thought he might.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Finances, Personal; Real property--Ownership; Speeches, addresses, etc.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of her recent trip to Logansport and Delphi. She heard several people speak in Logansport, including Governor Johnson, a friend of Milroy's. She writes of recent developments regarding the sale of a...
