A letter to Milroy from General Schenck acknowledging previous letters from Milroy. Schenck is sending Milroy one cavalry regiment, which is all that can be spared. Schenck would like to give Milroy orders to "make a run up the valley," but his...
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 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."
Letters; Encouragement; Winchester, 2nd Battle of, Winchester, Va., 1863; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
A letter to Milroy offering support for his trial at the Court of Inquiry. He also expresses a desire to be placed under Milroy's command after the trial.
A letter from several men from the 1st Brigade, Cheat Mountain Division, offering a long list of complaints against Gen. Cluseret, and asking that he be relieved of his command.
