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Autograph letter signed

to Lile Miller

3 August 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Miller writes from Harrison's Landing on the James River to his wife. Describes a recent skirmish with Confederates.

GLC02155.059

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Lile Miller

21 August 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Miller writes to his wife. Laments that his knapsack, containing a picture of Lile and his son, Charley, may have been lost. Complains of the swamps in Virginia (especially the Chickahominy Swamp).

GLC02155.060

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Lile Miller

21 September 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Miller writes to his wife four days after the Battle of Antietam (also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg). Writes, "I suppose the folks that was here to see the Battle field had [a sad tale], and I must say they saw a horrible sight, such an one as i...

GLC02155.064

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

26 June 1865

Wilerson, Edgar S., fl. 1865

GLC02414.383

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

26 June 1865

Bardwell, F. W. (Frederic William), 1832-1878

Former professor of mathematics at Antioch College; wishes to remain in service. Bardwell was a white officer (lt. colonel) in the 3rd U.S. Colored Troops. After the war he worked at the U.S. Naval Observatory and taught at the University of Kansas.

GLC02414.384

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

26 June 1865

Hart, George D., fl. 1865

GLC02414.388

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

27 June 1865

Willson, T.U., fl. 1865

GLC02414.391

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

27 June 1865

Russell, John H., fl. 1865

GLC02414.393

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

27 June 1865

Fernow, E.B., fl. 1865

Prussian-born, university educated, served in Prussian military. Came to U.S. to buy land in west, then enlisted and fought. Docket notes that he is being retained in service "with the duties of an engineer."

GLC02414.394

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

27 June 1865

Rusell, C. L., fl. 1865

GLC02414.395

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

15 July 1865

Anderson, James, fl. 1865

GLC02414.399

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

15 July 1865

Dickinson, J.W., fl. 1865

GLC02414.401

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

15 July 1865

Shay, Henry, fl. 1865

GLC02414.402

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

15 July 1865

Willoughby, B.H., fl. 1865

GLC02414.404

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

17 July 1865

Milz, Nicolas, fl. 1865

GLC02414.407

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

18 July 1865

Stromhouse, H.V., fl. 1865

Captain in the U.S.C.T. with extensive military experience with British arm, including a general's a.d.c., before joining Union army as draughtsman. At time of writing was serving as a judge advocate.

GLC02414.413

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

19 July 1865

Gilbert, Edwin, fl. 1865

GLC02414.415

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Eliakim P. Scammon

19 July 1865

Kosier, George, fl. 1865