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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.054 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.9 x 12.3 cm. Order a Copy

Miller writes from "picket lines near Richmond" to his wife. Notes that Union and Confederate pickets are so close together, they can talk and exchange supplies. Continues writing 24 June. Writes, "...Rebeldom is pretty near played out..."

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

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