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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.067 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Sharpsburg, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy

Miller writes to his wife. Mentions his sister, Sallie. Promises that if something happens to her, he will never marry another woman.

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864

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