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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02155.108 Author/Creator: Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864) Place Written: Culpeper, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.3 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes a love letter to his wife. Expects to cross the Rapidan River and "[attack] Old Lee as he is sending reinforcements to Bragg."

General Bragg led Confederates troops to victory at the Battle of Chickamauga 19-20 September 1863.

Miller, Michael M
Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876

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