Letters; Libel and slander; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
A letter to Milroy asking for help. Adams is set for his own court of inquiry as requested by Col. McReynolds. Adams is asking Milroy to have charges brought against McReynolds for his own conduct.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Theft
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, writing of the "Methists" revival, as well as the death of some neighbor children. She reports that letters stolen by Tatman have been returned.
A copy of a telegram Schenck sent to Halleck, asking about rebel forces in Western Virginia. Schenck gives a listing of the number of men occupying each town.
A questionnaire sent from Milroy to officers asking about troop morale. He also asks if troops are following specific orders and about general troop behavior.
A letter to Milroy, showing that Major Rutledge of the Confederate Army, transferred his property to his wife's name early on in the war in order to "dodge the penalty of his treason."
Letters; Confederate sympathizers; Home life; Travel preparations; Milroy family--Correspondence
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know that he has moved to Nashville, and is in command there while Rousseau is out on a raid. He has taken steps to make southern sympathizers nervous. He asks of things at home, and hope that Mary can...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Union troop movement; Finances, Personal; United States. Army--Inspection
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, enclosing money. He writes that he left Tullahoma for Murfreesboro where he and Van Cleve inspected the railroad. He continued on to Nashville, where it appears he will be staying for a while. He is temporarily...
Letters; United States. Army--Appointments and retirements; Soldiers--Reassignment
Milroy writes to Mary that he is leaving soon for his headquarters in Tullahoma where he will defend the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. He has many Indiana regiments under him, including some Rensselaer and Delphi men.
