Maitland, William G. (b. 1846) to Joseph M. Maitland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.126 Author/Creator: Maitland, William G. (b. 1846) Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 23 x 27.7 cm. Order a Copy
Addresses letter "My Dear Brother." Expresses relief that he survived "that terrible battle..." (probably the battle of Brice's Cross Roads fought on 10 June 1864 near Tupelo, Mississippi). Comments, "I think that it was rather a pity that Gen Sturgess was not put out of the way. I see he is relieved from Command but that will not bring back the men that he has lost." Says the weather has been dry and hot for five weeks and the crops desperately need rain. Discusses possibly selling the colt if he can get one hundred twenty-five dollars for it. Reports the National Guard from their county has been sent right to Union General Ulysses S. Grant. Says "I think it was wrong to send such raw troops right to the front." Back of envelope has a notation of the date letter was received and that it was answered. Includes a three cent stamp, a small portion of the stamp is missing, on the envelope
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.
The Battle of Brice's Crossroads was fought on 10 June 1864 between Union Brigadier General Samuel D. Sturgis and Confederate Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Forrest with a force of 4,787 men managed to rout the Union's force of 8,100 men.
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