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Hello,
I recently purchased a 1887 edition of Ben Hur a tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace.
The inscription inside the cover reads “ J. W. Strevell from “Lizzie” 1887 to G. M. Miles, Miles City Mont.
I am wondering if it is referring to coming from the Judge Strevell and his wife Elizabeth the author of poetry and their son in law and daughter Hellen? I believe that G.M. Miles is the nephew of General Nelson A. Miles of whom the town is named after but I am not sure. Any information anybody has on these two families would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance
I recently purchased a 1887 edition of Ben Hur a tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace.
The inscription inside the cover reads “ J. W. Strevell from “Lizzie” 1887 to G. M. Miles, Miles City Mont.
I am wondering if it is referring to coming from the Judge Strevell and his wife Elizabeth the author of poetry and their son in law and daughter Hellen? I believe that G.M. Miles is the nephew of General Nelson A. Miles of whom the town is named after but I am not sure. Any information anybody has on these two families would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance