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."
Communications, Military; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
Milroy welcomes Burnisde to the helm and requests further instructions, after filling him in on the situation in West Virginia in the week or two prior to the writing of this letter.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Military promotions; United States. Army--Appointments and retirements--1863; Milroy, Mary--Travel preparations
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, offering what advice he can regarding the possibility of her traveling out to see him. He writes of his chances for getting promoted to Major General.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862; Alleghany Summit, Battle of, W. Va., 1861; United States. Army--Military life
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, describing the wet conditions of Western Virginia. He talks about the possibility of the 9th leaving for Kentucky, and of the slim possibility that McClellan will let him go with the 9th. He also talks of Rebel...
A letter from Ball to Cravens, asking to be reassigned to Milroy's command. Ball's men will fight for anyone, but would receive a morale boost if they fought for Milroy.
A draft-like letter, possibly meant for law enforcement or the newspaper. Milroy gives a description of Edward DeReu and his family as well as an explanation of Milroy's accusations against DeReu.
A letter from Milroy, asking if Donaldson could collect scrap iron from the countryside. If so, Milroy has friends who would be interested in purchasing the iron, at a good price for the government.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; United States. Army--Drill and tactics; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, offering details of Camp Alleghany, as well as his troop's movements through western Virginia in search of the Confederate forces.
Telegrams; Union troop movement; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies; United States. Army--Ordnance and ordnance stores
A telegram letting Gallagher know that Milroy plans to join him that day. Send away for supplies. Let the men know Milroy's coming.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, stating that she just received a telegram from Milroy, letting her know he was alive after the Battle of Winchester. She is much relieved.
