Fourth of July celebrations--Virginia--1861; Military orders
General orders regarding the Fourth of July celebration, 1861, for those regiments camped at Philippi, Virginia. Col. Milroy was to be the "Chief Marshall of the day."
A draft of a letter sent to Adjutant General's office, summarizing Milroy's military career and asking for reinstatement of duties. Accompanying this letter is a letter from Major Gordon, also outlining his military efforts during the war.
A letter to Milroy offering facts as to the conduct of Wilson while in Tennessee. Wilson fears that others insinuated misconduct on his part and wishes to set the record straight.
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.
Military orders; Soldiers--Selection and appointment; United States. Army--Recruiting and enlistment
A copy of a Presidential order, accepting the 6 Indiana regiments into the war, meeting certain criteria. (It appears that Milroy wrote this himself, possibly as described to him.)
