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Maitland, Ann (b. 1813) to My Dear Son

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.256 Author/Creator: Maitland, Ann (b. 1813) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: n.d. Pagination: 2 p. ; 18 x 11 cm. Order a Copy

Says Joseph is complaining about the harvest. Reports all the hay is done and the corn looks good. Informs there will be a festival at the church and people are very excited about it. Begs him not to study too much and to exercise to keep his health.

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, Ann, fl. 1854-1865
Maitland, William Grier, 1847-1921

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