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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.142 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Bristow, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

Michael Miller thanks his wife for her most recent letter and discusses how important the letters are for both of them. Her health is improving, which makes him happy. He'd like to see her, but says she could have become ugly in his absence and he would still love her. He describes getting up before sunrise to form ranks and the positioning of railroad cars to transport troops after talk of Stuart making a raid on the railroad. Miller's bunkmate, whom he was with since Antietam, was moved after being detailed as a corporal. He jokes about finding a female bunkmate. He says his spirits are better than in his last letter. He also notes that Mr. Cerborow has died and his son, Newton, was able to see him beforehand. He signs off, sending love to his son. Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

Miller, Michael M., fl. 1861-1864
Stuart, Jeb, 1833-1864

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