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Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891 to Miller A. Wright

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.017 Author/Creator: Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891 Place Written: Rome, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 September 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 11.5 cm Order a Copy

Augustus hears of Miller's new location at Lewis Bay. He would rather that Miller had been ordered anywhere else but there. He will do his best to have Miller transferred. Meanwhile, he suggests that Miller write home more often.

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