R. L. MILLER.
Mr. Miller was educated at Washington College, Lexington, Virginia.
He is in business as one of the firm of Miller & Hawkins, this being one
of the largest tobacco firms in Lynchburg, with an immense foreign
business. In December, 1887, their shipments amounted to over
$50,000. Mr. Miller has been appointed one of the commissioners to
represent Virginia in the coming World's Exhibition held in Australia,
an appointment in every way fitting, and one that will creditably sustain
the dignity of Virginia and of the Nation. Speaking of this appointment,
the Lynchburg
Advance says: "He is a gentleman of keen observation,
and practical foresight, and we do not believe a more fitting
representative to Australia could have been chosen." James Miller,
brother of R. L., entered the Confederate States Army in Company H,
1st Virginia regiment, and served until killed in battle of Hatcher's
Run. James V. Knight, maternal grandfather of Mr. Miller, came
from Ireland to Virginia in 1812.
