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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

23 July 1863

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Augustus had planned on visiting Atlanta, but decided against it. He inquires as to Miller's wellbeing,and warns him to be careful. He says that Miller in a "place of great danger," and urges him to watch what he says around other people. Again, he tells Miller to be humble.

GLC02691.11.041

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

25 November 1863

Wright, Miller A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph note

Title: to Private Hendrix

Leave of absence given by Miller to a private Hendrix.

GLC02691.11.048

17 October 1863

Hatiley, J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Judge Baker

Letter of endorsement written on behalf of Miller A. Wright.

GLC02691.11.049

circa 1863

Flora, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

[cousin]. [bottom section of the page missing]. Flora has been afraid to send a letter for fear that it will get contaminated with smallpox. Her sister will no longer eat any meat for fear of the disease. The war has jaded her. Sometimes she thinks it might be better "to die than to live in this dreary world."

GLC02691.11.050

February 5, 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

[sister] Though the only signature that appears on this letter is that of Thomson A. Sharpshire, the writing is in the same hand as another sent to Miller from his sister. However, it does not match the handwriting of another of Miller's sisters, M. Y. Wright. The author mentions that she had gone up to Atlanta to see off a troop of Georgian soldiers, but that they had already departed by the time that she arrived. The author wonders what happened since he or she received reports of Miller getting married. Evidently he did not go through with the marriage. Miller's sister tells him that…

GLC02691.11.053

February 27, 1864

Burke, Frank G., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Letter from a higher ranking friend who would like to be met at the train station should all go according to plan in the interim.

GLC02691.11.058

17 April 1864

Burke, Frank G., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Letter detailing Mr. Burke's progress in conscripting soldiers for a new company.

GLC02691.11.061

22 April 1864

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Augustus is returning from Richmond, where he is a confederate legislator. He mentions a conscription bill (related to #60). Augustus says that he approved it very bitterly. According to his account, it had been amended a great deal since it was introduced, suggesting that conscription was a hot topic carrying a plethora of viewpoints.

GLC02691.11.062

30 July 1864

Govpez, S.L., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

[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

24 August 1864

Octavia, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dearest uncle [Miller A. Wright]

[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 "pear" of gloves. "Don't you want a pair?" the writer asks. She and the other children "send…(Miller)…a kiss-and want to see…(him)…soon.'

GLC02691.11.068

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

September 1864

Autograph letter

Title: to my dear brother [Miller A. Wright]

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear brother [Miller A. Wright]

Invitation to call at the room of Mr. Leonard. Included are directions to reach it

GLC02691.11.071

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

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…

GLC09355.001