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Tibbits, A. W. (fl. 1886) to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.203 Author/Creator: Tibbits, A. W. (fl. 1886) Place Written: New Burlington, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1886 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.9 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Letter addressed "Dear Friend and Brother." Reports on the unsuccessful struggle to save a colt. Says he's been traveling a lot, "...had to drive 56 miles over such hills as you can't boast of in your county..."

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
Tibbits, A. W., fl. 1884-1886

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