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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.053 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 12.8 cm. Order a Copy

Miller writes from camp near the Chickahominy River to his wife. Notes that Confederates broke through the picket lines of General George McClellan's army, but that his company will likely remain held as a reserve force.

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

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