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Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 to Lile Miller

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.052 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 13.4 cm Order a Copy

Miller writes near White House, Virginia, to his wife. Describes his journey from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Heard that his division will travel toward Richmond to join General George McClellan.

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864
McClellan, George B., 1826-1885

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