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to Joseph M. Maitland

Bell writes to Joe from home. Says the weather is very rainy and slowing down their planting. Reports her aid society meets tomorrow. Anticipates they will disband soon "...as the Confederacy is played out and the war is over."

GLC03523.10.183

to Bell Wharton

Joe writes to "My Dear Dear Bell" from Memphis. Informs he is growing impatient to muster out: "...One day it will be that an order has just been received to muster out all "Detached men" who are absent from their commands and the next day it will be...

GLC03523.10.184

to Bell Wharton

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."

GLC03523.10.186

to Bell Wharton

Joe writes to Bell from his home in Kingston. Expresses his desire to speak to her in person. Says he has been very lonesome this week. Comments he wishes she could go to church with him tomorrow. Mentions he will come and see her next week.

GLC03523.10.187

to Joseph M. Maitland

A friend of Joseph's writes to him from Concord Seminary. Letter is faded and hard to read. Discusses details of a recent wedding she attended. Mentions her belief the war will soon end. Asks to be included in Joseph's wedding party when he marries...

GLC03523.10.190