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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.097 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Fairfax Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : 1 newspaper clipping Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy

Reports that the Third Brigade has been moved to Washington, D.C., and the Second Brigade to Alexandria, Virginia. Notes that his brigade will remain where it is, Fairfax Station, a "quiet healthy Place." Doubts that he will receive a promotion. Notes that he left home (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) 22 months ago. Accompanied by a newspaper clipping containing an anecdote related to the bravery of the Pennsylvania Reserves. Clipping measures 7.3 x 6.2 cm.

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864

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