Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 to Lile Miller
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.064 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Sharpsburg, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 September 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.1 cm, Width: 12 cm Order a Copy
Miller writes to his wife four days after the Battle of Antietam (also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg). Writes, "I suppose the folks that was here to see the Battle field had [a sad tale], and I must say they saw a horrible sight, such an one as i hope and pray to god none of us may ever see again..."
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