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22 July 1862
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
to Lile Miller
Written from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Notes that he carries a photograph of Lile, his wife, in a case in his breast pocket at all times.
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1 August 1862
Miller writes from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Complains that the government should be quicker to institute a military draft.
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3 August 1862
Miller writes from Harrison's Landing on the James River to his wife. Describes a recent skirmish with Confederates.
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21 August 1862
Miller writes to his wife. Laments that his knapsack, containing a picture of Lile and his son, Charley, may have been lost. Complains of the swamps in Virginia (especially the Chickahominy Swamp).
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7 September 1862
Miller writes to his wife. Reminsces about her recent visit.
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9 September 1862
Labels the letter Leesburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, however Miller likely writes from Leesburg, Virginia. Predicts they will travel to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and there is no sign of an upcoming battle. Writes, "I have just heard there is...
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12 September 1862
Miller writes to his wife from Frederick County, Maryland. Notes that the Confederates left Frederick City. Writes, "i suppose there has been great excitement there since the Rebels have invaded Maryland, But i do not think there is much cause for...
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21 September 1862
Miller writes to his wife four days after the Battle of Antietam (also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg). Writes, "I suppose the folks that was here to see the Battle field had [a sad tale], and I must say they saw a horrible sight, such an one as i...
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23 September 1862
Miller writes to his wife six days after the Battle of Antietam (also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg). Describes "Rebels lying around through the woods and fields that have not Been Burried and perhaps never will..."
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9 October 1862
Thanks his wife for a recent package she sent.
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