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to Miller A. Wright

[quoted in entirety] "Dear Son, I don't want you to go to the war until I see you. If I go I want to take you with me. I may be at home after a few days. Yours Affectionately, Augustus R. Wright."

GLC02691.11.008

to Miller A. Wright

Augustus did not send Asa, an enslaved person, to Miller, as he did not want Miller to be "better off in attendants than the other soldiers." Rather, he sold him to Dr. Colb, along with Asa's wife and Martha. Augustus gives Miller a word of advice:...

GLC02691.11.011

to Miller A. Wright

Augustus is glad that his son is in good health, though he warns of the perils of typhoid fever. e expresses greetings from the whole family, and tells of all of the luscious ham and cakes that they have sent Miller.

GLC02691.11.016

to Miller A. Wright

Augustus hears of Miller's new location at Lewis Bay. He would rather that Miller had been ordered anywhere else but there. He will do his best to have Miller transferred. Meanwhile, he suggests that Miller write home more often.

GLC02691.11.017

to Miller A. Wright

The bottom half of the letter is detached and missing. Augustus' attempts at getting Miller transferred.

GLC02691.11.018

to Miller A. Wright

Augustus tells Miller he will find notice of his discharge in the mail. This, he says, is for the purpose of getting Miller transferred to Augustus' legion. Augustus communicates the arrangements he has made for the transportation of Miller and his...

GLC02691.11.020

to Miller A. Wright

With the letter, Augustus leaves $15 for transportation home, and some miscellaneous details.

GLC02691.11.021

to Miller A. Wright

Augustus made arrangements for Miller to keep a pistol. He fears that Grandma Richardson died the day he was writing. At home, they are planting corn.

GLC02691.11.023

to Miller A. Wright

Augustus sent Alie [a private in the army-see No. 34] to Miller's company, and his mother sent him a ham.

GLC02691.11.026

to Miller A. Wright

Augustus sends Miller a large sum of money for the purpose of settling his finances back home. Haas spoken with "the Secretary" (of War?) re transferring Miller's company and having it armed with artillery. "On the subject of our cause, it is best to...

GLC02691.11.034