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Woodburn, T. C. (fl. 1886) to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.204 Author/Creator: Woodburn, T. C. (fl. 1886) Place Written: Columbus, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 August 1886 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Reports that a claim for Bounty under Act 66 is barred by limitation. Says no further action on the claim can take place until limitation is removed. Letterhead reads U.S. Claim and Pension Attorney.

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
Woodburn, T. C., fl. 1886

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