This scrapbook was given to James T. and Mary Catherine “Kate” Hiestand by Mother Hiestand, April 12, 1884. It contains obituaries, newspaper clippings, picture clippings, and advertising. Most items do not have dates but the latest date found...
Correspondence; Theft; Deserters, Military; Civil War, U. S., 1861-1865
This item is part of a larger collection of items from the Elam B. Guernsey Family Collection. Thomas J. Mitchell writes to his Uncle on 9 February 1862. He is in Fredericksburg, Indiana helping his father make collars for his business. His father...
Jackson County (Ind.)--History;
Jackson County (Ind.)--Biography;
Indiana--History
History of Jackson County, Indiana, from the earliest time to the present, with biographical sketches, notes, etc., together with an extended history of the Northwest, the Indiana Territory, and the state of Indiana.
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Letters; Delivery of goods; Political sentiment--Indiana--1863
Pierce was sent by Milroy to deliver goods. Pierce did not realize how long the errand would take and will not return as quickly as expected. The people of Indiana and Ohio apparently aren't as supportive of the war, as Pierce says "one half of...
Military orders; Winchester, 2nd Battle of, Winchester, Va., 1863; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
Special orders indicating a Court of Inquiry will convene to investigate the evacuation of Winchester and Martinsburg during the 2nd Battle of Winchester.
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 letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of his impatience with Cicero. He feels something is wrong on that front. He writes of his movements, those he has met along the way and their show of support. He talks about his wages and is sending...
Letters; Theft; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Destruction and pillage
A draft of a letter sent to the law firm of Bradley & Bradley, who were looking into the matter of stolen furniture from a hotel in Winchester, Virginia. Milroy offers an explanation of steps he took to have the furniture returned, and where...
History of Gibson County, Indiana, her people, industries and institutions, with biographical sketches of representative citizens and genealogical records of many of the old families.
Daviess County (Ind)--Biography;
Daviess County (Ind)--History
History of Daviess county,Indiana; its people, industries and institutions ... with biographical sketches of representative citizens and genealogical records of many of the old families.
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Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Milroy, Mary--Travel preparations; Military promotions; United States. Army--Drill and tactics; Emancipation Proclamation
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, asking if she has decided to come see him. The President has nominated him for the promotion of Major General, over the objections of Halleck. Halleck had received reports from Jeff Davis that Milroy was not...
