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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.100 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Fairfax Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy

Regarding the Battle of Chancellorsville, writes that there is "a great deal of excitement about Genl Hookers last defeat if such it can be called, it is verry currently Reported here this morning that he is again crossing, But I do not think it is correct... there has been another terrible slaughter on both sides..."

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864

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