Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) to Grier Maitland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.111 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 November 1863 Pagination: 6 p. ; 20 x 25 cm. Order a Copy
Reports to his brother from "Camp on Cowan's Plantation," telling him "A more beautiful morning never dawned in the state of Miss. than this..." Mentions they received marching orders but they do not know where they are heading. Continues the letter the next day, noting that he went on picket duty and that even though it rained, he and the rest of the soldiers had a good time.
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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