Describes the country his regiment has traveled through on the way to Montgomery, Alabama. Comments on his dislike of stealing on the road and his avoidance of doing so with the other men in his regiment. Mentions hearing the news of the surrender of Lee to Grant and the assassination of President Lincoln. Expresses his fear that the assassination will lead to a prolonged war. Describes his eagerness to see Linda and make the acquaintance of their 10-month-old daughter, May. Title: Letter signed M. J. Miller, In camp 12 miles south of Montgomery, Ala., to Linda, April 25 and 29, 1865 . 25 Apr
Describes the country his regiment has traveled through on the way to Montgomery, Alabama. Comments on his dislike of stealing on the road and his avoidance of doing so with the other men in his regiment. Mentions hearing the news of the surrender of Lee to Grant and the assassination of President Lincoln. Expresses his fear that the assassination will lead to a prolonged war. Describes his eagerness to see Linda and make the acquaintance of their 10-month-old daughter, May. Title: Letter signed M. J. Miller, In camp 12 miles south of Montgomery, Ala., to Linda, April 25 and 29, 1865 . 25 April 1865. Miller, Monroe Joshua, 1830-1866
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