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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.094 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Fairfax Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Complains of having a severe cold and his inability to obtain a furlough. Miller's letter consists of three pages. On page four, there is a note written in pencil. The author conveys her wish for Miller to obtain his furlough, and signs the note "Helen, Alias, Swift."

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864

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