Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864) to Lile Miller
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.097 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864) Place Written: Fairfax Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : 1 newspaper clipping ; 19.9 x 13.3 cm. Order a Copy
Reports that the Third Brigade has been moved to Washington, D.C., and the Second Brigade to Alexandria, Virginia. Notes that his brigade will remain where it is, Fairfax Station, a "quiet healthy Place." Doubts that he will receive a promotion. Notes that he left home (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) 22 months ago. Accompanied by a newspaper clipping containing an anecdote related to the bravery of the Pennsylvania Reserves. Clipping measures 7.3 x 6.2 cm.
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