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.
Newspapers; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Mass media and the war
A letter to General Sherman requesting the suppression of certain newspapers that Milroy deemed disloyal. He offers several reasons for the suppression.
Military communications; Soldiers--Selection and appointment
A letter from Zeigler to Milroy discussing the appointment of a regimental chaplain. Zeigler also discusses recent fighting and how his regiment faired in that fighting.
A resolution passed by the Senate of West Virginia asking for more of a military presence within its borders. They ask that the 7th West Virginia be allowed to stay in West Virginia. And they also ask that Maj. Gen. Sigel or Maj. Gen. Milroy be...