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1815-1860
[Wesleyan University Flyer for Commencement]
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3 July 1872
[Vermont Methodist Seminary and Female College Commencment Flyer]
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[Wesleyan University Class of 1869 Reunion Flyer]
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[Wesleyan University Class of 1869 Fundraising Flyer]
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1876-1877
[Psi Upsilon Update for 1876-1877]
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4 November 1859
Hillyer, S.G., fl. 1859
to Miller A. Wright
Letter from an older friend concerning Miller's schooling. Mr. Hillyer indicates that Miller could enter college as a freshman during the following summer if he completed a certain independent academic program in the interim.
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29 January 1861
Hammerd, D.F., fl. 1861
Commission of Miller Wright as an attorney at law.
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7 May 1861
Flora, fl. 1861-1863
Letter from a cousin who was close with Miller. She has been sick and finances have been less than reliable.
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16 May 1861
Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891
[quoted in entirety] "Dear Son, I don't want you to go to the war until I see you. If I go I want to take you with me. I may be at home after a few days. Yours Affectionately, Augustus R. Wright."
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July 1861
Wright, M.Y., fl. 1861
[sister] Miller's family is going to send him "a box of good things." Miller's sister will contribute a pudding and some potatoes. Meanwhile, she writes, on one part urging Miller to keep safe, on another, relaying the latest news. Augustus has...
GLC02691.11.009
Wright, E.A., fl. 1861
[step-mother] E. A. is concerned about his life and safety in the Army. She is going to make him a coat, but this task is made difficult by the fact that little cotton had been planted that year.
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29 July 1861
[cousin] She has not been able to reach him in a long while. She heard that he was to leave for Richmond. News of cousin Charly's death proved to be a false report. She is sorry that the abundance of food she is enjoying is not available to the...
GLC02691.11.012
8 August 1861
[step-mother] E.A. Wright is back in Georgia. Her husband, Augustus has recently sent word that he is uncertain as to how long he will have to remain in Richmond. E.A. hopes that Miller will be stationed at or near Richmond, presumably so that...
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12 September 1861
Augustus is glad that his son is in good health, though he warns of the perils of typhoid fever. e expresses greetings from the whole family, and tells of all of the luscious ham and cakes that they have sent Miller.
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27 September 1861
Augustus hears of Miller's new location at Lewis Bay. He would rather that Miller had been ordered anywhere else but there. He will do his best to have Miller transferred. Meanwhile, he suggests that Miller write home more often.
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10 October 1861
The bottom half of the letter is detached and missing. Augustus' attempts at getting Miller transferred.
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28 October 1861
Withers, John, fl. 1864
[special orders no. 192]
"Extract." Headed "Special Orders No. 192." Discharge for Private Miller A Wright. There is also a note at the bottom of the page authorizing "portation" for Wright and his belongings to another military camp.
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2 November 1861
Augustus tells Miller he will find notice of his discharge in the mail. This, he says, is for the purpose of getting Miller transferred to Augustus' legion. Augustus communicates the arrangements he has made for the transportation of Miller and his...
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3 November 1861
With the letter, Augustus leaves $15 for transportation home, and some miscellaneous details.
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6 November 1861
Willcoxon, John B., fl. 1861
to General John B. Floyd
Formal notice of the discharge of Private Miller A. Wright. Also signed by the same Major John B. Willcoyer (see # 19).
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9 April 1862
Augustus made arrangements for Miller to keep a pistol. He fears that Grandma Richardson died the day he was writing. At home, they are planting corn.
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17 April 1862
Mercer, General, fl. 1862
[special orders no. 38]
Special Orders No. 38. George H. Lester is relieved from the duties of "Judge Advocate of the Genl Court-Martial" and Miller Wright is appointed in his place.
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18 April 1862
[special orders no. 40]
"Extract." Special Orders No. 40. Lieutenant Miller A Wright is relieved of military duty in the 38th Georgia Infantry as a result of his sickness.
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29 April 1862
Augustus sent Alie [a private in the army-see No. 34] to Miller's company, and his mother sent him a ham.
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21 July 1862
Lewis, E.B., fl. 1862
to [sir]
E.B. Lewis requests the assistance of the recipient of the letter in attaining a discharge for a close relation by the name of Joshua. The recipient is probably Augustus or Miller.
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