Indiana Journal; Rensselaer Gazette; Recruiting and enlistment; Military service, Voluntary--Indiana; Newspapers--Indiana--Rensselaer
Written by Milroy and sent to the Rensselaer Gazette, telling the people of Jasper County to "prepare for war" and asking for volunteers to help defend the union.
Letters; Bank drafts; Debt; United States. Army--Drill and tactics; Milroy family--Correspondence
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, enclosing two bank drafts with instructions on cashing them. He gives details of a debt that needs to be paid to someone in Monticello. He gives details of a skirmish between his men and the rebels.
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...
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, thanking her for the letters from the children. He talks of finances, as well as a secret deal with his brother to buy land containing oil. He was given a sword by the people of Shelbyville and Bedford County. ...
Letters; Military administration; United States. Army--Management; United States. Army--Appointments and retirements.
A letter written but never sent to President Lincoln, suggesting Indiana troops should play an importnat role in the last part of the war. He also suggests that he be returned to command.
A telegram to Milroy, letting him know that some of his men are at New Creek and have been ordered to meet him at Bedford. Schenck stresses the need for Milroy to reorganize his men.
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."
