Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Sick children; Boring; Lead mines and mining; Silver mines and mining; Oil wells; Milroy, Waters & Co.; Pygmies
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, asking about her and the children. He thinks it is time to start gauging where the children's future interest might lie. He writes of the oil wells and boring as well as their work at the lead mine. He has...
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know he arrived safely back in Nashville after his recent visit home. He writes of the business and hte comings and goings of his partners. One partner was recently married after making a fool of...
Letters; Military family--Correspondence; New business enterprises; Military discharge; Milroy, Waters & Co.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know he made it safely to Tennessee. He has started a new company with his brother and other men. He complains that few of the men will do any work. Some of his regiments will be mustered out soon,...
A copy of correspondence between Matias Romero and Milroy. Milroy inquires about the possibility of union troops helping Mexico stave off European invaders.
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.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of the awful business with Tatman. Mr. Monnet is the new Postmaster so Tatman won't be able to get his hands on the mail.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know he made it safely to Nashville, as did Jasper. He's leaving soon for Georgia, but intends to come back to Nashville. He has met many friends and acquaintances in Tennessee.
Letters; Voyages and travels; Milroy family--Correspondence; Tennessee--Description and travel
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, describing his trip to Georgia to meet with Sherman and Thomas. He talks about giving a speech to the 9th Indiana while in Georgia. He also describes the Tennessee countryside.
