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Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864) to Lile Miller

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.101 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864) Place Written: Fairfax Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 13.3 cm. Order a Copy

Complains that some of his fellows have obtained a furlough, while he has not. Discusses Mr. Frey, a sutler, and the sutler store. In a post script, notes that he enclosed a song (not included) with this letter.

Miller, Michael M

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