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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.093 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Fairfax Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.9 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

Assures his wife that he cares about her as much as ever. Writes, "...as far as Alexandria is concerned, should we be so unfortunate as to get there, you have known my feelings in regard to such things too long to doubt me for an instant..." Notes that they receive crackers and potatoes twice a week, as well as fresh beef.

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864

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