4 June 1863

Perkins, Jacob N., fl. 1860-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Chum Halus"

Signed "Jacob Neal Perkins"

GLC02181.30

29 December 1863

Powers, John Hale, fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "My Dearest Chums"

Signed "John"

GLC02181.31

February 14, 1864

Powers, John Hale, fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "General Washburn"

Signed "J Hale Powers"

GLC02181.32

February 26, 1864

Parker, James M., fl. 1860-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Dear [Halos?]"

Signed "Jim" Written at Fort Sumner.

GLC02181.34

13 September 1864

Gale, George, fl. 1864-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.37

16 November 1864

Sowers, George, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Cousin"

Signed "George Sowers"

GLC02181.38

December 1, 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed [Fred?] Written at Camp Russell.

GLC02181.39

December 1, 1864

Gale, George, fl. 1864-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.40

27 December 1864

Waldron, J.H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [illegible]

Signed "J. H. Waldron"

GLC02181.41

11 March 1865

Gale, George, fl. 1864-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "Gale"

GLC02181.42

23 March 1865

Gale, George, fl. 1864-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "Gale"

GLC02181.43

25 July 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed [Gorin?]

GLC02181.44

5 October 1866

Ladd, P.W., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "P. W. Ladd"

GLC02181.45

13 October 1866

Bennett, J.W., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "J Hale Powers"

Signed "J. W. Bennett"

GLC02181.46

19 November 1866

Ladd, P.W., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "Ladd"

GLC02181.47

1861-1864

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Printed letter

Title: to "My dear general"

(Possibly to U.S. Grant or W. T. Sherman) "Suggestions Preparatory to Reorganization and Administration

GLC06762.003

23 October 1878

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Printed letter

Title: to General Sherman

With 4 page insert: "Extracts from reports of the operations of the Army of Northern Virginia."

GLC06762.004

28 September 1863

Flora, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

My lost coz.," she begins. "I can not imagine where you are or why you do not write to me." She asks whether the "Yankees" got him, or if he is saving all of his words for others. She heard that Miller is getting married, and is mildly upset at this. She too, however is planning a marriage. She updates him on her present life, and wishes he would write back

GLC02691.11.045

1 August 1864

Stewart, J.A., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Johnson

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

8 September 1864

Williams, R.N., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother George

[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 will not be misapplied or abused." It seems that a friend of Miller's knew some one who might have had some control over his fate.

GLC02691.11.069

27 November 1864

Everts, L. H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel R.M. Savoyer

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, including General Sherman.

GLC02691.11.073

31 March 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain P. Haughten

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

18 April 1865

Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

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, that the Israel of the south must lie elsewhere. "What He [God] does is good though we can't comprehend it."

GLC02691.11.082

22 September 1862

Nelson, W., fl. 1862

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 17

GLC06728.131

15 May 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Is writing his first letter since April 27. Wrote a quick note earlier making sure they knew he was well, but "I do not consider that to be a letter." Received orders on the night of the 27th to prepare for an early march. No order to march was given the next morning; it was raining. Orders came in at noon to march at 2:00 PM. Marched "about 3 miles and got very near to the river without the Rebels knowing we were moving." Crossed the river at night and surprised the Confederate guards, capturing them. Laid down a pontoon bridge. Were ordered to march up and down the river, "making a great…

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