Z. T. Miller to His Sisters., 07/28/1864-07/28/1864

File — Box: 2, Folder: 7

Identifier: 76474

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Z. T. Miller Civil War letters. Arranged chronologically.

Dates

07/28/1864-07/28/1864

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Extent

From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet (18 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

15/07/03

Container Summary

1 ALS from Z. T. Miller to his sisters, providing a lengthy, detailed recap of the recent fighting involving James B. McPherson in Atlanta. Mention of Oliver Otis Howard taking over after McPherson's death. Reference to Joseph Hooker reporting to Washington, D.C. Comment on organization of army leadership. Sent from near Atlanta, Georgia.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MILLER, Z. T. - CORRESP. TO HIS SISTERS (1864): Autographed Letter

MCPHERSON, JAMES B. - REFERENCE (1864): Autographed Letter

HOWARD, OLIVER OTIS - REFERENCE (1864): Autographed Letter

HOOKER, JOSEPH - REFERENCE (1864): Autographed Letter

ATLANTA - GEORGIA - CORRESP. FROM (1864): Autographed Letter

GEORGIA - ATLANTA - CORRESP. FROM (1864): Autographed Letter