Letters; Libel and slander; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
A letter to Milroy asking for help. Adams is set for his own court of inquiry as requested by Col. McReynolds. Adams is asking Milroy to have charges brought against McReynolds for his own conduct.
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.
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.
Imprinted at the top: Sheriff's Office, Jasper County. A letter to Milroy from the president of the Jasper County Soldiers Aid Society, letting him know of the society's existence, and offering encouragement and compliments for his heroics thus...
An advertisement for the Gatling gun. The piece includes an explanation of the workings of the gun, how to handle it in battle, how to transport it, and the benefits of the gun.