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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.048 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864) Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19 x 11.9 cm. Order a Copy

Written at camp near Alexandria, Virginia, to his wife. Notes that General [George] McCall complained about the conditions in which the reserves under his command were serving (standing picket in the mud). Predicts he will not be sent further south.

Archived chronologically with letters dated in May, however, this document was likely written in March 1862. It is dated "Ma 30."

Miller, Michael M

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