Letters of George Miller, 1862-65

• Joseph Helker to George Miller, October 12, 1861

  Joseph Helker provides an account of his time spent fishing and tells about a nice woman he met near Mount Washington.

• Jacob Miller to George Miller, April 6, 1862

  Jacob Miller writes about hunting, traveling, and recreational pursuits.

• John J. Miller to George Miller, April 15, 1862

  John J. Miller describes the Union shelling of Fort Pulaski from Tybee Island. He also talks about the incompetency of a regimental doctor.

• John J. Miller to George Miller, May 15, 1862

  Miller talks about camp life. He also reports that an African-American regiment is being raised and predicts problems to arise from this.

• John J. Miller to George Miller, July 12, 1862

  John J. Miller provides news of troop movements throughout South Carolina.

• John J. Miller to George Miller, August 4, 1862

  John J. Miller provides news about troop movement and coming battles in South Carolina.

• John J. Miller to George Miller, September 3, 1862

  Letter written by John J. Miller to his brother George Miller describes the conditions at Port Royal, South Carolina. He includes discussion of how the men pass time in camp fishing.

• John J. Miller to George Miller, September 30, 1862

  John J. Miller writes to his brother about the daily routine of Union soldiers in South Carolina. He also offers a negative view of General McClellan.

• Sam Pile to George Miller, January 10, 1863

  Pile writes to Miller about his life in the military and how he would rather be at home. He feels that the North is fighting for "the wrong cause."

• Daniel Helker to George Miller, November 2, 1864

  Helker, a member of the 207th Pa., writes to his cousin about picket duty along the James River and about his encounters with Confederate troops there.

• Jacob Miller to George Miller, December 24, 1864

  Miller describes the ship his regiment is guarding and says he wishes he was home to hunt and fish.

• Jacob Miller to George Miller, June 3, 1865

  Jacob Miller describes events at the close of the war in the South. He includes description of the taking of Spanish Fort, Montgomery, and Mobile.