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27 February 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

29 February 1864

Wright, F.B., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Letter concerning military conscription.

GLC02691.11.059

2 March 1864

Burke, Frank G., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

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

11 May 1864

Wayne, Henry L., fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: 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

20 July 1864

Rollins, Joseph Jr., fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Military pass to travel to another camp for the day.

GLC02691.11.065

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

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

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

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

22 December 1864

Noble, Samuel, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 either Louisville or Cincinnati.

GLC02691.11.074

23 December 1864

Wright, Miller A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph note signed

Title: [calculations]

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

GLC02691.11.075

27 December 1864

Wright, Moses R., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

28 March 1865

Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Wilson misses Miller a good deal

GLC02691.11.078

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

5 April 1865

Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

8 April 1865

Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

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