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to Miller A. Wright

Augustus made arrangements for Miller to keep a pistol. He fears that Grandma Richardson died the day he was writing. At home, they are planting corn.

GLC02691.11.023

[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 Miller A. Wright

Augustus sent Alie [a private in the army-see No. 34] to Miller's company, and his mother sent him a ham.

GLC02691.11.026

to [sir]

E.B. Lewis requests the assistance of the recipient of the letter in attaining a discharge for a close relation by the name of Joshua. The recipient is probably Augustus or Miller.

GLC02691.11.027

to Miller A. Wright

Soldier asking for Miller's assistance in circumventing some of the military bureaucracy in attaining a furlough.
Written at Camp Winden Hospital.

GLC02691.11.028

to Miller A. Wright

[cousin]. Flora is playfully upset with Miller for not writing recently, charging that she wrote to him last, and that it was several weeks ago that she sent the letter in question. However, she quickly darkens the tone of her prose. Flora is...

GLC02691.11.029

to Miller A. Wright

[cousin]. Flora tells Miller that she now has her own excuse for not writing recently. She has been looking after a dying man who has been staying at the house for some time. She is especially sorry that the man has not been religious of late, and...

GLC02691.11.030

to Miller A. Wright

Letter from a provost marshal requesting that Miller bring his father to the officer's house for breakfast the following morning at 5:12. Written at a Military Post in Atlanta.

GLC02691.11.031

to Miller A. Wright

Augustus sends Miller a large sum of money for the purpose of settling his finances back home.

GLC02691.11.035

to Miller A. Wright

Augustus warns Miller about the promotion process in the military. He urges Miller to make sure that he will be better qualified than other officers, for even if some were of lower rank, they could still be promoted over his head. To this end, he...

GLC02691.11.037

to Miller A. Wright

Soldier that was under Miller's command. Jake is "truly glad to hear" from Miller, but has "nothing in the way of news." He writes that the company is anxious to see Miller.

GLC02691.11.038

to Miller A. Wright

Pass for a furlough to Rome, GA for 17 days. Written at Provost Marshall's Office.

GLC02691.11.040

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...

GLC02691.11.041

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...

GLC02691.11.045

to Miller A. Wright

Military orders from a higher ranking officer. The precise content, however, is indeterminate. Faded ink has rendered this letter nearly illegible.

GLC02691.11.046

to Private Hendrix

Leave of absence given by Miller to a private Hendrix.

GLC02691.11.048

to Judge Baker

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

GLC02691.11.049

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...

GLC02691.11.050

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...

GLC02691.11.053

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

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

to Miller A. Wright

Letter concerning military conscription.

GLC02691.11.059

to Miller A. Wright

Unnumbered special order. Miller is ordered to take command of a captain's company and march it to Mississippi.

GLC02691.11.060