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to General John B. Floyd

Formal notice of the discharge of Private Miller A. Wright. Also signed by the same Major John B. Willcoyer (see # 19).

GLC02691.11.022

[special orders no. 38]

Special Orders No. 38. George H. Lester is relieved from the duties of "Judge Advocate of the Genl Court-Martial" and Miller Wright is appointed in his place.

GLC02691.11.024

[special orders no. 40]

"Extract." Special Orders No. 40. Lieutenant Miller A Wright is relieved of military duty in the 38th Georgia Infantry as a result of his sickness.

GLC02691.11.025

to Frank E. Burke

Mr. Taylor informs Mr. Burke that General Lee cannot approve the transfer of any man without consultation of commanding officers, and further review of military regulations. There is no specific reference to a soldier whose status may be in question...

GLC02691.11.055

to Miller A. Wright

The salutation refers to Miller as Lieutenant Colonel. He is ordered to "proceed immediately" to the command of Brigadier General Gardner on "official business".

GLC02691.11.057

to Miller A. Wright

Wilson discusses the latest developments on tobacco, as well as other news. He mentions that he wants to see what course General Lee takes before he does anything. It is unclear exactly what he means by this.

GLC02691.11.081

to parents

He, Elisha, and Sid are all well. Has marched from Falmouth up through Virginia and Maryland into Pennsylvania. Has returned to Maryland and are driving the Rebels back south. Expecting "a big fight near here." Asks for money, as they are short on...

GLC09355.009

to parents

Have marched 3 or 4 miles closer to Hagerstown. Expecting a fight "every moment." There have been skirmishes as close as 400 yards away. Thinks there is a chance to end the war within a month. Lee has to get his army across the Potomac to Virginia...

GLC09355.010

to sister

General Buckner is about three miles from their picket lines "and we must be on the watch for him for he is a cunning old cuss and keeps our Pickets in constant terror." Their lines "extend East & West for fifteen miles" and "they are slowly moving...

GLC03858.02.22

to "Dear John"

Signed "Charles"

GLC02181.02

to "Friend Hale"

Signed "G.H. Taylor"

GLC02181.04

to "Friend Hale"

Signed [illegible]

GLC02181.05

to "Friend Hale"

Signed "G Henry Taylor"

GLC02181.06

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Written near Chattahoochee Bridge in Georgia. He has recently received his family's letter of 30 October and is glad to hear that everyone at home is doing well. Writes that the army is going to leave their camp tomorrow morning. He reports that as...

GLC07460.107

to Jefferson Davis

" You will pleasure me for again calling your attention to the fact that General Breckinridge has not been ordered to Kenty. His presence at this particular juncture in any state, I regard of the highest importance; our friends in that state have in...

GLC09172

to his parents, brother-in-law and sister

Written near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. Writes that one of his teeth has decayed because of the hard tack and tough beef he has been eating. Part of Atlanta, Georgia has been occupied by the Union Army thanks to General William T. Sherman's...

GLC07460.096

to his parents, brother-in-law and sister

Written near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. He has not received any mail dated before 12 September for ten days as the rebel attacks have disrupted the mail service. He thinks that a rebel named Wheeler is to blame for all of the attacks. He...

GLC07460.100

to his parents, brother-in-law and sister

Written near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. He is writing despite the fact that no mail has been coming in or out because the rebels have cut their line of communication. There are various reports as to the location of Confederate General Joseph...

GLC07460.102

to his parents, brother-in-law and sister

Written near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. The line of communication have once again been opened. The mail came in all last night and he received three letters from Martha. He is sorry to hear that Johnny Burst [?] is not doing any better. He...

GLC07460.103

to Mary Kessler

Writes to his sister from camp. Describes the "great battle" [the Battle of Chickamauga] that is taking place. Notes his regiment has been in the battle since the beginning. Writes they fell back five miles and have been fortifying ever since....

GLC03523.52.14

to his friends

Writes to his friends from camp. Informs them he received marching orders for tomorrow. Relays a rumor that General Robert E. Lee may be heading towards Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and they may head there too. Notes he sent a trunk of clothes home so...

GLC03523.52.50

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written in Lookout Valley, Tennessee. He reports that the weather is nice but there has been some rain. States that he left his overcoat in Nashville, Tennessee with Ann the regiment's "negro woman." Notes that prices are high both at home in...

GLC07460.074

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at Snake Creek Gap, Georgia. The regiment marched again and is currently working on roads for the army to march on. Writes that he thinks they are about five miles from the main body of the rebel army. The brigade took such a circuitous march...

GLC07460.076

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment. He is glad that everyone is doing well and states that he is as well. Writes that he is unsure of exactly where the army is as they have marched on such a "crooked course" through Georgia. Reports that...

GLC07460.082

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