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7 May 1861
Flora, fl. 1861-1863
to Miller A. Wright
Letter from a cousin who was close with Miller. She has been sick and finances have been less than reliable.
GLC02691.11.007
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."
GLC02691.11.008
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
1815-1860
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.
GLC02691.11.010
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...
GLC02691.11.014
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.
GLC02691.11.016
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.
GLC02691.11.017
10 October 1861
The bottom half of the letter is detached and missing. Augustus' attempts at getting Miller transferred.
GLC02691.11.018
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.
GLC02691.11.019
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