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

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GLC#
GLC02155.105-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
2 June 1863
Author/Creator
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
Title
to Lile Miller
Place Written
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13.3 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Discusses his ordeal trying to obtain leave, including a friend's recommendation to General [Samuel] Heintzelman. Of the war, writes, "...I have saw enough of Blood to last me my life time..." References a Confederate attack on a train, and criticizes the Vermont troops that were on board. Promises to send a song called the "[Rovers] Grave."

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