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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.143 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Bristow, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 April 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13.5 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy

In this short letter, Michael Miller tells his wife that the war department has ordered no mail sent from the army for 60 days. He tells her that if she doesn't hear from him, it is because he is not allowed to write. He remarks on how difficult this will be and signs off lovingly. Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864

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