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17 November 1861
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
to Lile Miller
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Describes entering a civilian house where the inhabitants professed to be loyal to the Union.
GLC02155.019
21 November 1861
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Notes, "...yesterday was the grand Review and such a sight was never seen on this continent it is impossible for me to tell you how may [sic] soldiers was there but i suppose from 50 to 70 thousand they were...
GLC02155.020
26 November 1861
to Lile Miller [incomplete]
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Comments on the death of Jesse Shank, a man in his company. Notes that Shank was an Oddfellow. Discusses camp life.
GLC02155.021
November 1861
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Reports being called to arms the previous day because their cavalry pickets were attacked by Confederates. Discusses putting a fire place in his tent and sending his wife a photograph of himself. Writes, "...i do...
GLC02155.022
8 December 1861
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Fears he will not be able to return home until spring, and longs to see his wife and son. Writes, "...perhaps this delay may save the life of many a soldier for we have seen the effects of attacking the Rebels...
GLC02155.023
circa December 1861
to Charley Miller
Possibly written to his young son in December 1861 from Camp Pierpont, Virginia (date and location inferred from content). Expresses sympathy for Charley, who has a sore on his side.
GLC02155.024
25 December 1861
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains that his wife does not write to him enough. Notes that the doctor gave his company a dose of medicine after they stood picket in the rain. Discusses the Christmas holiday in camp: a dress parade took...
GLC02155.025
21 December 1863
Mag, fl. 1862-1865
to her sister
Written by "Mag" [or possibly "May"]. Written from Orange, New Jersey.
GLC02156.20
28 December 1863
GLC02156.21
28 March 1864
Allen, Eliza, fl. 1864
to unknown
Addressed only to her "Respected friend."
GLC02156.22
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