The letter below reads, " Christiansburg, Montgomery County, VA June 4, 1867 Dear friend it is with pleasure that I write these few lines to you, hoping that you are all well. I had a good passage home in a few days give my best respects to all our Yorkers and your brother... Write to me soon I hope it will be pleasing to you, to hear from me, at the same time wishing you all health and a long life, I remain yours affectionately, Lewis Miller."