Higdon, John B., fl. 1863 to Miller A. Wright
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.036 Author/Creator: Higdon, John B., fl. 1863 Place Written: Port Royal, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 February 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 35 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy
Miller had been reported Absent Without Leave. Higdon claims that Miller has no one to blame but himself, as he did not alert the proper authorities of his condition at the proper times. Higdon suggests that Miller believes "now more than ever that this military business is a humbug." He himself is none too pleased with the army. "You never saw such times. Genl lee rules this whole Confederacy - He is chief cook of this whole department at least. Genl Jackson's pass is not worth a copper." He and his men are living a tough life. As is the case of seven others, Higdon cannot claim a blanket to his name. "I am nearly naked...I was barefooted until a few days ago. I gave fifty dollars for a pair of boots...." He hopes he can get transferred back to Georgia, and asks Miller what the chances of that might be. Miller is also asked whether he will ever return to the army, and whether it would matter if the company was transferred back to Georgia or not.
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