Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Sick children; Bounties--Confederate States of America
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, who writes that she just read in a newspaper that there is a price on Milroy's head. She describes the children's reactions to this news. The children are ill and Mary herself isn't feeling well.
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, letting him know that she is making preparations to come visit him, but is awaiting a pass and directions. She also writes of the man, Tatman, who stole money from them.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, describing recent dealings with rebel guerrillas, the capture of two and their attempted hanging. He writes of the children's recent letters and financial matters.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Boring; Jasper (Horse); New business enterprises; Milroy, Waters & Co.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, telling her that he wishes he could be home to nurse her and the children back to good health. Digging has begun and he hopes to have oil in a month. He asks her to send money if she can and talks of other...
Orders for Milroy to move from Harpers Ferry into Pennsylvania to meet the rest of his troops. If he has the opportunity, he can pursue the enemy but must communicate his movements to General Kelley.