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At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

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February 23, 1864

Burke, Frank G., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

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

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

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