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Maitland, William G. (b. 1846) to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.054 Author/Creator: Maitland, William G. (b. 1846) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 15.7 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Tells his brother that he is home, sitting by the fire with their father, reading the Bible. Informs him that he has recently attended a Baptist Church. Asks that he come home for Christmas "if he can."

Joseph Maitland enlisted on 8 August 1862 as a Private. He was mustered into "G" Co. OH 95th Infantry. He was mustered out 31 May 1865 at Memphis, Tennessee.

Maitland, William Grier, 1847-1921
Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918

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