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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.124 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Manassas, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 20, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Relates that he has been sick. Refers to the possibility that Lile may take their son, Charley, to be photographed. Discusses mutual acquaintances and his items of clothing. Recalls the Battle of Gettysburg.

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
McClellan, George B., 1826-1885

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