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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.089 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Union Mills, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Writes a depressing letter to his wife complaining about his inability to obtain a furlough and his lack of sleep.

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864

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