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Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) to his brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.110 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 October 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 25 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his brother, possibly Grier Maitland, reporting that he is still in good health, although he is very tired from picket duty.

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, Joseph M., 1839-1918

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