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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.099 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Fairfax Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy

Complains about his inability to obtain a furlough, noting Governor Andrew Curtin granted a soldier from his company a furlough. Another man wrote to "Little Eddy," possibly Representative Edward McPherson, who granted him a furlough. Miller notes, "I cannot apply to the detestable McPherson."

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864
Curtin, Andrew Gregg, 1815-1894
McPherson, Edward, 1830-1895

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