1815-1860

Pamphlet

Title: [Vermont Conference Seminary Annual Bulletin]

GLC02181.78

27 November 1866

Pamphlet

Title: [Wesleyan University Class of 1869 Sophomore Exhibition]

GLC02181.79

June 1868

Pamphlet

Title: [Wesleyan University Final Exam Schedule]

GLC02181.80

24 June 1869

Pamphlet

Title: [Wesleyan University Class Day Schedule]

GLC02181.81

1815-1860

Document signed

Title: [Wesleyan University Flyer for Rice Prize]

GLC02181.82

4 November 1859

Hillyer, S.G., fl. 1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Letter from an older friend concerning Miller's schooling. Mr. Hillyer indicates that Miller could enter college as a freshman during the following summer if he completed a certain independent academic program in the interim.

GLC02691.11.005

January 29, 1861

Hammerd, D.F., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Commission of Miller Wright as an attorney at law.

GLC02691.11.006

7 May 1861

Flora, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Letter from a cousin who was close with Miller. She has been sick and finances have been less than reliable.

GLC02691.11.007

16 May 1861

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

[quoted in entirety] "Dear Son, I don't want you to go to the war until I see you. If I go I want to take you with me. I may be at home after a few days. Yours Affectionately, Augustus R. Wright."

GLC02691.11.008

July 1861

Wright, M.Y., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

[sister] Miller's family is going to send him "a box of good things." Miller's sister will contribute a pudding and some potatoes. Meanwhile, she writes, on one part urging Miller to keep safe, on another, relaying the latest news. Augustus has just left for Richmond, and with him, seemingly, the whole town. "The town looks so deserted, I'm almost afraid to stay at home," she explains.

GLC02691.11.009

1815-1860

Wright, E.A., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

[step-mother] E. A. is concerned about his life and safety in the Army. She is going to make him a coat, but this task is made difficult by the fact that little cotton had been planted that year.

GLC02691.11.010

29 July 1861

Flora, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

[cousin] She has not been able to reach him in a long while. She heard that he was to leave for Richmond. News of cousin Charly's death proved to be a false report. She is sorry that the abundance of food she is enjoying is not available to the masses of hungry soldiers.

GLC02691.11.012

8 August 1861

Wright, E.A., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

[step-mother] E.A. Wright is back in Georgia. Her husband, Augustus has recently sent word that he is uncertain as to how long he will have to remain in Richmond. E.A. hopes that Miller will be stationed at or near Richmond, presumably so that contact between family members would be more easily facilitated.

GLC02691.11.014

12 September 1861

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Augustus is glad that his son is in good health, though he warns of the perils of typhoid fever. e expresses greetings from the whole family, and tells of all of the luscious ham and cakes that they have sent Miller.

GLC02691.11.016

27 September 1861

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Augustus hears of Miller's new location at Lewis Bay. He would rather that Miller had been ordered anywhere else but there. He will do his best to have Miller transferred. Meanwhile, he suggests that Miller write home more often.

GLC02691.11.017

10 October 1861

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph letter

Title: to Miller A. Wright

The bottom half of the letter is detached and missing. Augustus' attempts at getting Miller transferred.

GLC02691.11.018

28 October 1861

Withers, John, fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [special orders no. 192]

"Extract." Headed "Special Orders No. 192." Discharge for Private Miller A Wright. There is also a note at the bottom of the page authorizing "portation" for Wright and his belongings to another military camp.

GLC02691.11.019

2 November 1861

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Augustus tells Miller he will find notice of his discharge in the mail. This, he says, is for the purpose of getting Miller transferred to Augustus' legion. Augustus communicates the arrangements he has made for the transportation of Miller and his belongings to the position.

GLC02691.11.020

3 November 1861

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

With the letter, Augustus leaves $15 for transportation home, and some miscellaneous details.

GLC02691.11.021

6 November 1861

Willcoxon, John B., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General John B. Floyd

Formal notice of the discharge of Private Miller A. Wright. Also signed by the same Major John B. Willcoyer (see # 19).

GLC02691.11.022

9 April 1862

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

17 April 1862

Mercer, General, fl. 1862

Autograph document signed

Title: [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

18 April 1862

Mercer, General, fl. 1862

Autograph document signed

Title: [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

29 April 1862

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

21 July 1862

Lewis, E.B., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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