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Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864) to Lile Miller

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.042 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864) Place Written: Manassas, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 April 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.4 x 12.8 cm. Order a Copy

Writes from Manassas Junction to his wife. Relates that Brigadier General Reynolds keeps quarters in their camp. Writes, "...i suppose you have heard of the Glorious Victory in the west, a few more of the kind i think will end the Rebellion..."

Miller, Michael M

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