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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.014 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Reports that his regiment, the Pennsylvania 1st Reserve, received "first honor" at a recent inspection.

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864

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