Maitland, William G., 1846-? to Bell Wharton

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GLC#
GLC03523.10.143-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
10 November 1864
Author/Creator
Maitland, William G., 1846-?
Title
to Bell Wharton
Place Written
Memphis, Tennessee
Pagination
3 p. : envelope Height: 25.9 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes from the court martial offices in Memphis. Expresses great pleasure at receiving her letter. Says "It rejoices my heart to hear you declare that I have the uppermost seat in your affections, and I sincerely hope your love for me may never grow cold." Reports on a visit from dear friend John Petty. States his division has been ordered to march with [General William T.] Sherman. Mentions he will never regret having served three years in the Army, "but ever since my dear Father died, I have thought my duty was more at home than any place else."

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