Maitland, J.G. (fl. 1837-1865) to Bell Maitland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.051 Author/Creator: Maitland, J.G. (fl. 1837-1865) Place Written: Camp Lew Wallace Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 November 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy
Speculates to his friend, "I suppose as the 95th is one of the fighting Reg. it will go into the field in a few weeks at longest." Reports that there was "quite an exictement in camp tonight; owing to some difficulty in the first Parole Regt. They refused to stand guard & perform camp duty, & to night they collect together and burnt their Guard House." Asks that she direct her letters to "Camp Chase, Co. G. 95th Reg. O.V.I in care of Capt. Warmock."
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