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to his father

He tells his sister not to worry because his health is first-rate and he always tells her the truth. He discusses his pick for gubernatorial honors.

GLC02161.061

to father

He thinks they will go to Virginia tomorrow where everything is destroyed. They may have big fight soon. McClellan tries to avoid fights, apparently. He afraid of harming his reputation, should they lose.

GLC02161.065

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He says to tell mother he liked the shirts she sent. He notes that she has moved. He wants a description of the new place and hopes they can be together again.

GLC02161.080

to sister

They went out among the mines yesterday and enrolled 500 people. Though they had to arrest 7 or 8 for attacking a quartermaster. They will probably have to stay until those men are drafted.

GLC02161.091

to sister

Aunt Kitty is having her teeth extracted. He would rather take a bullet that have someone take his teeth. The ladies of Pottsville provided a slendid dinner for their battery.

GLC02161.093

to father

They shipped from Gloucester Point and are now in Bermuda Hundreds. There were heavy skirmishes but they are all in good sprits and feel they will have Richmond soon.

GLC02161.125

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He tells her to have a badge made for him. He gives explicit instructions. Written at Fort Pocahontas

GLC02161.138

to Harriet W. Dewey

He has been homesick. He jsut wrote to Cassie, whom he supposes is in Elmira now.

GLC02161.149

to Cousin Pristram

Mary received a letter from Pristram in regard to Aunt Sally's welfare and Uncle John Little's estate. In other news Elisabeth is marryring a widower.

GLC02161.155

Special Orders No. 18

Dewey is ordered to go to New Orleans.

GLC02161.160

to Fannie Schoonmaker

Would prefer to see her in person than respond to her with a letter. Feels lonely and has "nobody to cheer me." Is thinking of her and things in their past. Hopes that she does not reminisce all the time, but reminds her that she "promised me that...

GLC02164.01

Certfies George Armstrong's enlistment

GLC02157.33

Schedule for 2nd Battalion Duryees Zoaves

GLC02157.59

to Lile Miller

In this letter, Michael M. Miller writes home to his wife. He wishes she is well and says he is feeling better since the last time he wrote. He mentions that he feels like he has nothing to do but sit around. He also writes that the army is trying to...

GLC02155.125

to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.140

to Lile Miller

Miller expresses relief that the war department has not yet stopped army mail. He says he's afraid this will be his last letter from Camp Bristoe Station, but he isn't certain if he will be going to the front. He discusses their love for each other...

GLC02155.145

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.152

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.157

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.163

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.165

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.167

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.169

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.185

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.196

to Lile Miller

GLC02155.202

to Lile Miller

GLC02155.206

to mother

GLC02157.18

to Charley

Written in the neighborhood of Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana.

GLC02157.28

to mother

GLC02157.30

to mother

GLC02157.40

Special Order 3

GLC02157.46

to mother

GLC02157.49

to Friend Charlie

GLC02157.58

to Charlie

undated

GLC02157.63

to mother

undated

GLC02157.64

Ye Historie of Ye Gallant Zoozoos of Ye 165th N.Y.S.V. (Commemorative Song)

GLC02157.71

Constitution and Bylaws of Warren Temple of Honor

GLC02157.76

to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.130

to Lile Miller

Written from Camp at Brestow Station. He discusses whether "Grandpap's house" will be suitable to rent. Mentions that they are likely to have more visitors after the war as he will want to invite over his friends from the army and discuss their...

GLC02155.131

to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.137

to Lile Miller

In this short letter, Michael Miller tells his wife that the war department has ordered no mail sent from the army for 60 days. He tells her that if she doesn't hear from him, it is because he is not allowed to write. He remarks on how difficult this...

GLC02155.143

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.151

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.172

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.186

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.191

to Sister

GLC02155.194

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.197

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.198

to Unknown

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to Charley

Written at Camp Parapet

GLC02157.13