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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.020 Author/Creator: Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 November 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 15.6 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

Augustus tells Miller he will find notice of his discharge in the mail. This, he says, is for the purpose of getting Miller transferred to Augustus' legion. Augustus communicates the arrangements he has made for the transportation of Miller and his belongings to the position.

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