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M. V. Miller letter to his sister, 1861 April 23.
Wyles SC 1018LOCAL
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Title:

M. V. Miller letter to his sister, 1861 April 23

Creator/Contributor:

Miller, Martin V., creator

Creator/Contributor:

Online Archive of California

Abstract:

Holograph Civil War era letter written by Martin Miller, a sergeant in the 7th Illinois Infantry, describing camp life and his experiences as a new recruit. Written from Camp Yates, Springfield, Ill.

Date:

1861 (issued)

Subject:

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
États-Unis -- Histoire -- 1861-1865 (Guerre de Sécession) -- Récits personnels
United States
United States. -- Army. -- Illinois Infantry Regiment, 7th (1861-1865)
United States. -- Army. -- Illinois Infantry Regiment, 7th (1861-1865)
Miller, Martin V

Note:

Accompanied by typewritten transcription of letter.
Use of the collection is unrestricted.
Use governed by UCSB Special Collections policy.
Purchase, 2005.
Cite as: [Identification of item], M. V. Miller letter to his sister. Wyles SC 1018. Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Type:

Personal correspondence.
letters (correspondence)
Civil wars.
History.
Personal narratives.
Personal correspondence.
Correspondance privée.

Physical Description:

1 item (1 leaf); 20 x 27 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

Language:

English

Identifier:

Wyles SC 1018LOCAL

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Use of the collection is unrestricted.
Use governed by UCSB Special Collections policy.