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addressed to "Master Miller Wright"

GLC02691.11.103

to Miller A. Wright

Augustus congratulates Miller on helping to keep the home in order, and reminds him to be obedient. He also relates his past experiences in school, urging the boy to maintain his interest in academics.

GLC02691.11.001

to Miller A. Wright

Augustus is in Washington fulfilling his duties as a congressman from Georgia. He discusses his family, his love for them, and his desire to return home.

GLC02691.11.002

"Arrest of Walker-Central America"

Speech given by Rep. Augustus Wright in the House of Representatives on the arrest of William Walker in Central America. Walker was an American Citizen who expatriated himself to Nicaragua. He was later captured by the navy without legal...

GLC02691.11.003

"Distribution of Public Lands"

Speech given by Rep. Augustus Wright in the House of Representatives on the 'distribution of the public lands.' According to the speech, the government held about a billion acres of land at the time. Wright believed that the best candidates for the...

GLC02691.11.004

to Miller A. Wright

Further problems getting troops there, because of the "difficulty between the Pres [Davis] & Genl [Brown]. It is to be hoped however, the country will not be permitted to suffer by a disagreement between these two distinguished gentlemen, both worthy...

GLC02691.11.013

to Andrew Johnson re: introduction and pledge of loyalty for son Miller

Asks Johnson to assist his son in finding honest work. "He was in command of the 38th Ga Reg at Antietam where he fell after 6 hours fighting ... He was pardoned by the President [Lincoln]."

GLC02691.09