to Elhanan M. Mast

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 to Elhanan M. Mast

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GLC#
GLC03523.10.078-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
29 June 1863
Author/Creator
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
Title
to Elhanan M. Mast
Place Written
Kingston, Ohio
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 19 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Informs his brother that he has heard from his son Joseph, who is on picket and fatigue duty near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Reports that John Petty, a family friend, is sick and is no longer on duty. Mentions that Petty was a Clerk under General John McClernand and fought in the Battle of Champion Hill. A short note enclosed with letter, written 30 June, states: "our advices from Penn yesterday are startling. it appears the Rebels have it pretty much their own way and are occupying Gettysburg and Carlisle and Little York. It is a burning shame the way the Army of the Potomac have managed things." There is a small hole in the letter, causing minor text loss.

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