Indiana Journal; Rensselaer Gazette; Recruiting and enlistment; Military service, Voluntary--Indiana; Newspapers--Indiana--Rensselaer
Written by Milroy and sent to the Rensselaer Gazette, telling the people of Jasper County to "prepare for war" and asking for volunteers to help defend the union.
Sabers; United States. Army--Ordnance and ordnance stores
A request from Governor Morton, requesting the return of nine cavalry sabres in the possession of Milroy and his troops. The request is written on State of Indiana, Executive Department letterhead, and was written from Indianapolis on May 28, 1861.
Letters; Military administration; United States. Army--Management; United States. Army--Appointments and retirements.
A letter written but never sent to President Lincoln, suggesting Indiana troops should play an importnat role in the last part of the war. He also suggests that he be returned to command.
A circular written by Milroy, ordering any male ages 14 and up to organize a Home Guard in order to defend against "Bushwhackers, Horse Thieves and other lawless men."
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Preparing for Art Show; Former Greentown Resident Assists in COlumbia Recovery; Heritage Day Festival; Rehearsals for "Annie"
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Gibson, John, 1740-1822; Posey, Thomas, 1750-1818; Indiana--Politics and government--Sources
Two volume edition covering the period during which Harrison was Governor of Indiana; v. 1 1800-1811; v. 2 1812-1816 and includes messages and letters of Governors John Gibson and Thomas Posey.
Delaware County (Ind.)--Biography; Delaware County (Ind.)--History
Two volume history of Delaware County, Indiana. Volume I is an historical account of early settlement and the development of local government and social organizations within the county. Volume II contains biographical sketches of the residents.
