Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 to Bell Wharton

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GLC#
GLC03523.10.137-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
13 October 1864
Author/Creator
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
Title
to Bell Wharton
Place Written
Memphis, Tennessee
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.4 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes to Bell from the "Rooms of General Court Martial" in Memphis. Claims it's a night for lovers; with dry weather and a shining moon. Informs her there is a "Tin Pan Alley" and shooting gallery in the basement of his building. Reports Union General Ralph P. Buckland won't permit any troops to leave Memphis. Says they expect Confederate General James R. Chalmers to try and take Memphis. States the results of the election were one hundred eighty-nine total votes; one hundred sixty-seven for the Union candidate and twenty-seven for the Democratic. Includes a three cent stamp on the envelope.

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