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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

to Miller A. Wright

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

GLC02691.11.061

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...

GLC02691.11.062

to Miller A. Wright

Official notice to Miller of his status as aide-de-camp to the Governor, and of his new rank of Colonel.

GLC02691.11.064

to Miller A. Wright

Military pass to travel to another camp for the day.

GLC02691.11.065

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

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

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...

GLC02691.11.068

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...

GLC02691.11.069

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

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

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...

GLC02691.11.073

to Miller A. Wright

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]

Written on an auction house ledger. Several simple calculations fill the reverse.

GLC02691.11.075

to Miller A. Wright

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

to Miller A. Wright

Wilson misses Miller a good deal

GLC02691.11.078

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

to Miller A. Wright

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

to Miller A. Wright

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

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...

GLC02691.11.082

to Miller A. Wright

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

to Miller A. Wright

Augustus discusses the fate of the prisoners the North has made of many Southern soldiers.

GLC02691.11.084

to Miller A. Wright

Letter from another military officer acknowledging some of the pertinent circumstances of the impending surrender of the confederacy.

GLC02691.11.085