The kindness and affability of General Miller made him a favorite in the field, as well as in the domestic circle. Before his affliction, it was indeed difficult to be long in his society without feeling happier as well as wiser. He was blessed with a great cheerfulness of disposition, which diffused its charms on all around him. He lives, commanding universal veneration and attachment from his illustrious services as a soldier, and his social virtues and generous hospitality as a man.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MEDAL.
Occasion.—Battles of Chippewa, Niagara, and Erie.
Device.—Bust of General Miller.
Legend.—Brigadier-General James Miller.
Exergue.—I’ll try.
Reverse.—Two armies engaged on a hill; troops advancing at a distance.
Legend.—Resolution of Congress, November 3d, 1814.
Exergue.—Battles of Chippewa, July 5th, 1814; Niagara, July 25th, 1814; Erie, September 17th, 1814.