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to Miller A. Wright
20 July 1864
Rollins, Joseph Jr., fl. 1864
Military pass to travel to another camp for the day.
GLC02691.11.065
30 July 1864
Govpez, S.L., fl. 1864
[quoted in entirety] "I have just returned to camp, saved you a letter from your brother, am tired and hungry, think I will invite myself over to take tea with- Will see you this evening and tell you about my trip".
GLC02691.11.066
to Andrew Johnson
1 August 1864
Stewart, J.A., fl. 1864
Miller has been taken captive by the Union authorities. Stewart is writing to Johnson so as to bring the man and his circumstance to Johnson's attention, testifying to Miller's accomplishments and strong character.
GLC02691.11.067
to my dearest uncle [Miller A. Wright]
24 August 1864
Octavia, fl. 1864
[niece] Judging by the handwriting, it is probable that it is a young girl. Presumably it is written to Miller A. Wright, though his name does not appear anywhere on the letter. Sentimental description of home life. Mother is making Grandpa a...
GLC02691.11.068
to brother George
8 September 1864
Williams, R.N., fl. 1864
[quoted in entirety] "The bearer Col. Wright-I learned today is about to be sent to Johnson's Island as prisoner of war-from what I learn of officers here, he is entitled to more consideration than most confederate officers. Any kindnesses bestowed...
GLC02691.11.069
to my dear brother [Miller A. Wright]
September 1864
Personal letter from sister describing activities of various family members at home, and hoping that all is going well in the field. Among those mentioned is Miller's niece Octavia, author of item #67.
GLC02691.11.070
14 October 1864
Leonard, P.M.L., fl. 1864
Invitation to call at the room of Mr. Leonard. Included are directions to reach it
GLC02691.11.071
to Colonel R.M. Savoyer
27 November 1864
Everts, L. H., fl. 1864
Letter of support and recommendation. Everts speaks very highly of both Miller and his father, Augustus. Miller has received a full pardon from the President. Both have received letters of recommendation from several prominent officials...
GLC02691.11.073
22 December 1864
Noble, Samuel, fl. 1864
Part of a business proposition. The two men had actually had some correspondence before. This letter specifies the type of permit Miller will need to obtain in order to procure "goods" that Mr. Noble will be supplying. The "goods" will be sent to...
GLC02691.11.074
[calculations]
23 December 1864
Wright, Miller A., fl. 1861-1864
Written on an auction house ledger. Several simple calculations fill the reverse.
GLC02691.11.075
December 27, 1864
Wright, Moses R., fl. 1864
The salutation reads "Dear Nephew." Moses is helping Miller go into business. He writes briefly here to ensure that he reaches Miller, as he may not see his nephew for a few days.
GLC02691.11.076
March 28, 1865
Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865
Wilson misses Miller a good deal
GLC02691.11.078
to Captain P. Haughten
March 31, 1865
Haughten is directed to offer Miller "all the assistance he may desire within your power" and to aid Miller in "obtaining information."
GLC02691.11.079
5 April 1865
The tax on tobacco has become fifty cents. Wilson went to see Green Adams, but missed him. He will try again the next day.
GLC02691.11.080
8 April 1865
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
18 April 1865
Wilson is without a doubt a staunch confederate. He hears of the death of Miller's uncle, which saddens him. He likens the union troops that "brought about the present state of affairs" to "devils." He suggests, by the fall of the Confederacy...
GLC02691.11.082
26 April 1865
Wilson has enclosed with this letter another from a man who wrote a more detailed description of the death of Miller's uncle. He refers to the civil war as "The Rebellion."
GLC02691.11.083
29 April 1865
Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891
Augustus discusses the fate of the prisoners the North has made of many Southern soldiers.
GLC02691.11.084
4 May 1865
Haughten, P., fl. 1865
Letter from another military officer acknowledging some of the pertinent circumstances of the impending surrender of the confederacy.
GLC02691.11.085
6 May 1865
Wilson had gone to find Green Adams again, but he had left the area. Wilson had wanted something delivered to Rome, GA, but was having difficulty because Rome "was not within the lines." Wilson asks about Augustus. Evidently, he had gotten into...
GLC02691.11.086
to A. Q. Martin
5 June 1865
Adams, Green, fl. 1865
Status report of Mr. Adams concerning his purchases
GLC02691.11.087
[draft of a contract]
23 June 1865
Draft of a contract. The purpose of the contract is to right wrongs caused in the sale of some Wright family cotton during the Northern occupation.
GLC02691.11.088
Subsequent draft of the contract referred to in item No. 87. Also signed by Alex J. Harper, and Miller A. Wright.
GLC02691.11.089
[$75 dollars sent by way of the Southern Express Company to A.N. Wilson's collector's office in Savannah, Georgia]
14 November 1865
GLC02691.11.090
February 19, 1868
Cedy, W. F., fl. 1868
Letter from a friend who is still in the military. There is a stamp on the first page of the letter that reads "Head-Quarters Sixth Division, Cavalry Corps, M. D. M." Miller is congratulated on his new life, and informed of what military life has...
GLC02691.11.091
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