Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Sick children; Debt
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, filling him in on the children and their state of health. She discusses financial matters as well. On the back page is a letter to Milroy from his daughter, Ella.
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...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Military promotions; United States. Army--Appointments and retirements--1863; Milroy, Mary--Travel preparations
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, offering what advice he can regarding the possibility of her traveling out to see him. He writes of his chances for getting promoted to Major General.
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; Milroy family--Correspondence; Sick children; Boring; Lead mines and mining; Silver mines and mining; Oil wells; Milroy, Waters & Co.; Pygmies
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, asking about her and the children. He thinks it is time to start gauging where the children's future interest might lie. He writes of the oil wells and boring as well as their work at the lead mine. He has...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Skirmishing; United States. Army--Military life
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, to let her know how much he missed her after her recent visit. He sent a brigade toward Harrisonburg but had to order them back after being reprimanded by Halleck. He also offers details of a recent skirmish.
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, letting her know he arrived safely back in Nashville after his recent visit home. He writes of the business and hte comings and goings of his partners. One partner was recently married after making a fool of...
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, offering constructive criticism to Ella's last letter. They have hit oil at one well and are sure to have it flowing soon. The other wells have experienced problems. We're now selling shares to our company at...
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; Home life; Domestics--Indiana
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, writing of affairs at home. Her mother and Val have been ill. Ella fell while skating. Their hired girl ran off, leaving the work for Ella to do, although they have since hired another girl.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Sick children
A letter from Milroy's daughter, Ella, writing that her mother and Brucey are sick. Both are being treated by the doctor. Walter can read now; Val has started his third reader.
A copy of correspondence between Matias Romero and Milroy. Milroy inquires about the possibility of union troops helping Mexico stave off European invaders.
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.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Finances, Personal; School
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of the affairs at home. Brucey is going to school and learning his letters. The taxes are due on land jointly owned with Cole. How should she pay them?
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, writing of his impatience with Cicero. He feels something is wrong on that front. He writes of his movements, those he has met along the way and their show of support. He talks about his wages and is sending...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; School
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, asking him to write. She is worried and anxious and wants word from him soon. Also Ella writes asking for a letter. She fills him in on the children's lives.
