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Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864) to Lile Miller

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.141 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864) Place Written: Camp at Bristo Station Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy

Michael Miller tells his wife that he has been feeling very blue lately, and that the days closer to his discharge feel extremely long. He says he would not reenlist in the army and expresses frustration that enlisted men, like himself, get paid less than officers but seem to do more work. He longs to speak face to face with his wife and misses their son, Charley. He mentions talk of the rebels' plan to storm a fort on the Rappahannock River. He apologizes several times for sending such a sad letter, signing off lovingly and emphatically.

Miller, Michael M

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