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6 June 1862
Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864)
to Lile Miller
Miller replies to a letter from his wife. Describes a recent skirmish with Confederates. Requests a plait of her hair.
GLC02155.051
15 June 1862
Miller writes from camp near the Chickahominy River to his wife. Notes that Confederates broke through the picket lines of General George McClellan's army, but that his company will likely remain held as a reserve force.
GLC02155.053
19 July 1862
Written from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Thanks her for the locks of hair she sent (one from her, one from their son, Charley). Mentions a letter he wrote that she recently had published in a local paper. Complains of a lack...
GLC02155.056
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.
GLC02155.058
7 September 1862
Miller writes to his wife. Reminsces about her recent visit.
GLC02155.061
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...
GLC02155.064
3 November 1862
Sallie
Aunt Sallie writes to Lile from "Catoctin," possibly either Catoctin Mountain in Maryland or Catoctin Creek in Virginia. Reports they can "hear the Cannons in Virginia Fighting again." Expects to be able to visit Lile closer to Christmas. Comments on...
GLC02155.068
2 December 1862
Miller writes to his wife from camp at Brooks Station. Sends Lile money and comments that "here all is quiet."
GLC02155.070
17 December 1862
Miller writes to his wife from camp at Brooks Station. Comments on the Battle of Fredericksburg: "Our company mad [sic] a lucky escape in not getting into this last Battle, All the Rest of our Division were in it and as usual were the first or nearly...
GLC02155.072
31 December 1862
Miller writes to his wife from camp at Brooks Station. Reports, "all appears quiet here..." Notes that the previous Sunday, "Stewart's Cavalry threatened to make a raid on this Road..." Asks about the well being of his father.
GLC02155.075
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