Miller Family Papers

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Envelopes

Miscellaneous envelopes from the Miller Family Papers
Hugh A. Barr to H. R. Miller (5 November)

Hugh A. Barr and Hugh R. Miller

News concerning Miller's election
C. Virginia Gordon to S. G. Miller (28 October)

C. Virginia Gordon and Susan G. Miller

News of various people
J. W. McGant to H. R. Miller (24 November)

J. W. McGant and Hugh R. Miller

Discusses plans for returning West and general update
Edwin Miller to George Miller (Undated)

Edwin Miller and George Miller

Missing his brother and bringing news from home
Unknown to S. G. Miller (Undated)

Author Unknown and Susan G. Miller

Personal updates
Burton N. Harris to George Miller (6 July 1864)

Burton Norvell Harrison and George Miller

Denying George's request for a transfer from the Executive department, Confederate States of America
Stephen Daggett to H. R. Miller (25 March 1863)

Stephen Daggett and Hugh R. Miller

News concerning Miller's home and Pontotoc
W. D. Farmer to H. R. Miller (1 March 1863)

W. D. Farmer and Hugh R. Miller

Update on the health of a horse
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (15 June 1863)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

Camped at a location they camped in 1862, thinking about their fallen fellow soldiers; mentions Union troops falling back & considers their possible moves
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (17 June 1863)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

Describing the regiment's movements around Culpeper, Va. and restriction on allowed pack-size
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (29 March 1863)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

Delay in mail service; contractors billing the Government; traitors to the Confederacy & Jefferson Davis; the Federal Oath of Allegiance; furloughs; building of breastworks; and deserters
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (7 November 1863)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

Edwin's disdain at being in General Joseph R. Davis' brigade and discussion of their various options for transfer or promotion; various promotions in the brigade; rumors of their winter position; furloughs
George Miller to S. G. Miller (12 June 1863)

George Miller and Susan G. Miller

Discusses his company's return to a former camp ground, Susan's infrequent writing, a "terrible" impending battle in Maryland and his concern of death
S. G. Miller to Edwin or George Miller (11 May 1863)

Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, and George Miller

Susan recounting her 3rd party knowledge of the war
S. G. Miller to H. R. Miller (27 April 1863)

Susan G. Miller and Hugh R. Miller

Fear for the various Millers' lives and news of her life
S. G. Miller to H. R. Miller (28 May 1863)

Susan G. Miller and Hugh R. Miller

Susan's fears of losing her husband and sons
S. G. Miller to H. R. Miller (3 July 1863)

Susan G. Miller and Hugh R. Miller

Susan's concern for her family members' lives; patriotism versus sacrifice and stoicism; speculation on mail impediments; perception of the War; general updates
J. A. Moosor to H. R. Miller (6 March 1863)

J. A. Moosor and Hugh R. Miller

News of events in Huntsville, Alabama and surrounding counties; discussion of 600 "disloyal citizens" destroying property; expection of a fight in Tullahoma, Alabama; requests tranfer
H. J. Norwood to Hugh R. Miller (19 April 1863)

H. J. Norwood and Hugh R. Miller

Writing while on furlough, Norwood discusses his regiment's locations, thoughts on future developments and food supplies
Resolution. Death of H. R. Miller (15 August 1863)

Robert Lewis Taggart

Resolution, adopted by the 42nd Mississippi Regiment concerning the Death of Colonel Hugh R. Miller
John Unknown to H. R. Miller (1 February 1863)

Author Unknown and Hugh R. Miller

Mentions swapping of regiments in his position; the North Carolina regiment that fought bravely at Fredericksburg; update on well-being; aside from himself and the mayor, his entire brigade is composed of Alabamians
Anne Unknown to S. G. Miller (22 May 1863)

Author Unknown and Susan G. Miller

Updates from Pontotoc, including personal and military events around the area
Affidavit. Payment to D. A. Hamilton (October 1862)

Quartermaster's Office. Payment to D. A. Hamilton of the 42nd Regiment
W. H. Cook to Unknown (25 March 1862)

W. H. Cook

Rumors of advancements and retreats, his current location, the company's health, mail route problems and supplies
Stephen Daggett to H. R. Miller (4 April 1862)

Stephen Daggett and Hugh R. Miller

Update on Miller's home in Pontotoc
James W. Drake to H. R. Miller (4 June 1862)

James W. Drake and Hugh R. Miller

Description of the Battle of Seven Pines and a large skirmish the preceding weekend; letter similar to Drake's written the previous day to Susan Miller. Also directs Miller to Richmond.
James W. Drake to S. G. Miller (3 June 1862)

James W. Drake and Susan G. Miller

Description of the Battle of Seven Pines, including names of fallen & wounded soldiers, details of equipment & Federal troops captured, and fortifications installed & expectations of the Union's next approach
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (20 September 1862)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

Discussion of the bravery of his fellow soldiers, and the cowardly aspect of the "South Western army" also discusses winter clothing
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (25 May 1862)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

Edwin's discontent at current conditions; mentions the Conscription Act, hunger & issues of supplies, H. R. Miller's departure, delays in transfer, retreat from Yorktown, weather conditions, and loyalty to his fellow soldiers
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (26 September 1862)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

Discussion the position and movement of troops near the Potomac; movements of Miller's company from Camp Mott; discusses Susan moving to Virginia
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (2 November 1862)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

Fears of Union advancement following the Battle of Corinth and rumor of their fears to advance along the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Line; his desire for Generals Bragg and Pemberton to attack to Union troops, attempt to receive a furlough for George to help care for the home; and his belief they will remain close to Richmond
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (6 November 1862)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

George received a furlough and Edwin's thoughts on his own rightful location; mentions their retreat to Culpeper and their current situation in the city
J. H. Miller, Jr. to H. R. Miller (27 July 1862)

John Henry Miller Jr. and Hugh R. Miller

Describes his feeling during recent retreat, preparing for an upcoming march rumored as heading either Chattanooga or Savannah, destruction in his father's town and knowledge they will pass through Mobile.
J. H. Miller to H. R. Miller (14 November 1862)

John Henry Miller Jr. and Hugh R. Miller

Describes the conditions in Pontotoc and surrounding areas following the Battle of Corinth; the ease following the Confederate Army's settling in Holly Springs; crops; sickness among his slaves; the building of nearby fortifications and rumors of movement
M. C. Miller to H. R. Miller (31 December 1862)

M. C. Miller and Hugh R. Miller

Reflection on the previous year and description of contemporaneous life in Pontotoc, notably the people leaving the area and fears of provisions being taken by Union troops.
S. G. Miller to Edwin or George Miller (7 October 1862)

Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, and George Miller

Discusses loneliness, desperation and updates on various people
S. G. Miller to George Miller (31 October 1862)

Susan G. Miller and George Miller

Description of life in Pontotoc following the Battle of Corinth and being without information on the Army; changes in individuals' behavior; updates on family and friends
S. G. Miller to H. R. Miller (29 September 1862)

Susan G. Miller and Hugh R. Miller

Discusses loneliness, freedom and updates on various people
J. M. Stone to H. R. Miller (31 July 1862)

J. M. Stone and Hugh R. Miller

Concerning an application for transfer
Subscription. Richmond Enquirer

Author Unknown

Semi-weekly subscription to the Richmond Enquirer
Mary Unknown to Edwin Miller (4 January 1862)

Author Unknown and Edwin Miller

Sadness over her family at War, empty seats at Church and their need to protect the Southern shores
S. G. Walker to H. R. Miller (10 May 1862)

S. G. Walker and Hugh R. Miller

Application for a position in Miller's company
J. Barr to H. R. Miller (22 January 1861)

J. Barr and Hugh R. Miller

Concerning various cases and debts
W. C. Falkner to H. R. Miller (29 April 1861)

William C. Falkner and Hugh R. Miller

Concerning outrage at the decision to move troops and separate the regiment.
David Hurst to H. R. Miller (20 August 1861)

David Hurst and Hugh R. Miller

Praising H. R. Miller's joining the Cavalry, considering his "age" and "position" and his happiness to find all three Millers unharmed after Manassas
H. R. Miller to George Miller (14 March 1861)

Hugh R. Miller and George Miller

Concerning H. R. Miller's travel obligations, from Fulton to Juanito & Jackson for the convention to adopt the "constitution prepared at Montgomery"; also scolds George on his absences from class; also states "The political news is all uncertain just at this time. It is most probable that we will have no war, though no reliable opinion can be formed for [?] days to [?]"
J. A. Orr to H. R. Miller (11 September 1861)

J. A. Orr and Hugh R. Miller

Discusses various people in Miller's district and attaches a copy of an ordinance

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