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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.084 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 February 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.3 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Describes another miserable night on picket. Notes that they will receive four months pay the following month.

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864

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