Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Sick children; Debt
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, filling him in on the children and their state of health. She discusses financial matters as well. On the back page is a letter to Milroy from his daughter, Ella.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing about the new year and her anxiety about what the future might hold. She reports on the deaths of a couple of neighbors, one of which died in childbirth.
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; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Domestics--Indiana
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, writing of affairs at home. Her mother and Val have been ill. Ella fell while skating. Their hired girl ran off, leaving the work for Ella to do, although they have since hired another girl.
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 letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, letting him know that Brucey fell off the roof and broke his collarbone. Also includes a brief letter from Mary letting Milroy know that Cicero was arrested for stealing letters from the Post Office.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Sick children
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, writing that her mother and Brucey are sick. Both are being treated by the doctor. Walter can read now; Val has started his third reader.
A note from Milroy's son, Val, writing about things at home. He asks that if Milroy comes home, please bring Jasper. Mary also writes letting him know that she hasn't been well, but hopes to be back on her feet soon.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Finances, Personal; School
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of the affairs at home. Brucey is going to school and learning his letters. The taxes are due on land jointly owned with Cole. How should she pay them?
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; School
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, asking him to write. She is worried and anxious and wants word from him soon. Also Ella writes asking for a letter. She fills him in on the children's lives.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Dead; Death notices
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, passing along a note from Allie Beck, a neice from Delphi. Allie writes that Dr. Grimes died. Ella thought Milroy would want to know.
Letters; Home life; Gooseberries--Harvesting; Milroy family--Correspondence
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, who reports on the activities of the family. They have harvested gooseberries. Some of Mary's family are visiting. The boys are in school. Ella is still taking music lessons.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Guitar--Instruction and study; Fruit trees; Cows
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, writing to let him know she is taking guitar lessons. Their cow had a calf, and all their fruit trees have fruit on them - apples, pears, peaches and black plums.
