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Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) to Bell Wharton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.180 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 24.8 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Joseph writes to Bell complaining about her lack of letters to him. Reports his health is better after a week of medicine and exercise. Comments there were proceedings scheduled in honor of the late President Lincoln, but rain prevented them. Mentions a letter he received from a neighbor at home condemning the use of tobacco; "...she hoped that if I ever got a wife, it would be with the understanding that I would have to give up the use of tobacco entirely."

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
Wharton, Bell, b. 1843

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