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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.098 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864) Place Written: Fairfax Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 13.4 cm. Order a Copy

Reflects on his service: "...when we look at the army of the Potomac under Genl Hooker how they have Been marching and fighting the last week we ought not to complain, many a poor fellow whose time was nearly out... whose Boddy now lies a lifeless corps on the Battle field at Fredericksburg..."

Miller, Michael M
Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879

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