Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) to Bell Wharton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.174 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 March 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 24.9 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Joseph writes to Bell informing her he has been relieved of his clerkship and must report to his Regiment. States Union General Edward R. Canby sent the order to relieve all clerks from Memphis. Hopes to get a clerkship in Vicksburg or New Orleans. Says he doesn't know where she should send her letters.
General Edward Canby fought in the Mexican War, for the Union in the Civil War, and was killed by Indians of the Modoc tribe in Oregon during peace negotiations.
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