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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.186 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 August 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 20.4 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Joe writes to Bell from his home in Kingston. Complains of a head-ache and pain in his side. Says he took a dose of medicine. Expresses hope of seeing her next week. Remarks she is "...constantly in my thoughts."

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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