Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) to Grier Maitland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.092 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) Place Written: Bear Creek, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21 x 13.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his brother from Camp Bear Creek. Tells him, "I am now seated in the Capt's Tent with no one to disturb me, and as I sit here my mind wanders back to the old Homestead, in my imagination I see you all as you ply your Evening Care, Mother busied washing dishes, &c Pap & your self eagerly reading the Contents of the 'Daily'... I can't help getting the 'Blues' a little, but then I think my Country needs my service... I believe it is my duty and I must not complain." Asks if Grier attended the "Grand Union Rally" at Urbana. Written in pencil.
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.
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