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Miller, James (fl. 1863) to: Wilmor W. Morris.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.063 Author/Creator: Miller, James (fl. 1863) Place Written: Sulphur Springs, [Va.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/08/29 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Miller is at the "most delightful camp" at a former summer resort. Bernie's headquarters are at the springs and "his kids have their women and they enjoy themselves highly." Samuel Pedan has been sick and is in Washington. He wants to know when Wilmor and Tillie Wilson will get married.

Morris

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