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Mary (fl. 1865-1883) to Cousin Joe and Bell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.194 Author/Creator: Mary (fl. 1865-1883) Place Written: Arapahoe, Nebraska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 June 1883 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.3 x 12.8 cm. Order a Copy

Letter addressed "Dear Cousin Joe and Bell." Cousin Mary writes from her new home in Nebraska. Comments how different the country looks "...so few trees and such filthy little houses..." Remarks they must travel three miles to purchase wood. Believes the rich soil will yield plentiful crops.

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
Maitland, Bell, fl. 1843

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