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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.110 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Culpeper, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Reports that some men from the 9th regiment were involved in a skirmish while on picket. Notes that Newton Derboren, a friend of his, hopes to transfer to the Signal Corps. Predicts that too many Union corps have been sent away from the area for them to attack [General Robert E.] Lee. Philosophizes on the happiness and perils of marriage.

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864

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