Letter, 1864
Scope and Content
This collection consists of a single letter written by Joseph Miller near "Kaunausau Mountains" [i.e., Kennesaw Mountain] on June 23, 1864. Addressed to Rev. John Wright of Batesville, Ohio, the letter provides a detailed description of the regiment's recent movements and activities, from its landing 260 miles above Paducah, Kentucky on May 16, to its crossing of the Cumberland Mountains and its arrival at the front on June 8, and the skirmishing that followed. He notes that several captains in the regiment have been wounded, then comments on the military strategy of General Sherman: "Gen'l Sherman dont appear to be in any hurry about driveing Johnson [i.e., Johnston] away it appears as though he would rather besiege them than loose [a] lot of men by chargeing their works." The letter is accompanied by a stamped envelope addressed to Wright and by a transcript.
Dates
- 1864
Creator
- From the Collection: Miller, Joseph (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu