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to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes from the mouth of the White River, expressing his wish they were together, "but the fates have willed it otherwise, and we must rest content." Informs him of the consolidation of the 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry with the 114th. States he is...

GLC03523.10.147

to Bell Wharton

"Headquarters District of Memphis..." is printed at the top of the letter. Reports on a conversation with a friend where he said, "I had a girl at home whom my hopes for happiness in the future were centered." States Union General Napoleon J.T. Dana...

GLC03523.10.148

to Bell Wharton

Reports Union General James C. Veatch issued the order dissolving all court-martial and military commissions within the district of western Tennessee, and he is temporarily unemployed. Says once the courts are reorganized in a few days, he will be...

GLC03523.10.149

to Bell Wharton

Complains about the lack of letters from home, "...I thought I was forgotten by them at home and you too." Says he doesn't like the tone of her recent letter, "...your speaking of the love you had for me you said it in such a light way, that there...

GLC03523.10.150

to Bell Wharton

Wishes Bell "A Happy Christmas." Shares his sadness at being away from home and all the changes that have taken place in one year, especially the death of his father. Remarks he had turkey at the boarding house, "...but it didn't seem like eating...

GLC03523.10.151

to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports in detail on the holiday parties in the neighborhood, including an oyster dinner for fifty people. States they sold the wheat for two-hundred and fifty-eight dollars. Says the prayer meeting begins tomorrow and wishes he could attend...

GLC03523.10.152

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes from Camp Reynolds outside Pittsburgh. Says his health is good. Comments on his "last" holidays in the army: "...we had a splendid dinner...given to us by the U.S. Christian Commission..." Reports that New Years Eve was the most lonesome day...

GLC03523.10.153

to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports the sleighing is very good. Updates him on all the weddings. Says Grier is "pretty good at minding what I say indeed much more than I ever expected." Comments the prayer meetings are well attended. Expresses sorrow for "the neuralgia in his...

GLC03523.10.154

to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports that "[t]he Baptists have their meeting in full blast at present with good success." Says they have established a "mourner's bench" with rules for conversion similar to those of their church. Lists the names of people who were baptised...

GLC03523.10.155

to Joseph M. Maitland

Expresses deep sorrow that one year ago "Your Dear Father lay suffering 'nigh onto death." Complains that due to all the parties and suppers this season she is often left home alone, but adds that "Grier says he is going to do better and stay at home...

GLC03523.10.156

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes to his cousin from camp near Louisville. Expects to go down the Tennessee River very soon but has been detained due to ice in the river. Informs him that six companies left yesterday. Comments his brother Joseph "has a great deal to say about...

GLC03523.10.157

to Joseph M. Maitland

Expresses relief he is still in Memphis. Reports his regiment is suffering, with little to no food. Says the Baptist meeting is over and they "immersed" seventeen people. Comments she witnessed the immersion and "...became disgusted and went home...

GLC03523.10.158

to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Dear Friend," and asks forgiveness for his delay in writing. Informs he "...got a representative in the army to carry a musket in my place..." Says the township still needs twelve men for the draft and "...they are generally...

GLC03523.10.159

to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Dear Friend Joseph." Reports on the growth of his pets. Informs Joseph that Joseph's brother Grier has four nice sheep. Says a neighbor died of consumption. Letter appears to be written by a very young boy.

GLC03523.10.160

to Bell Wharton

Addresses letter "My own Dear Bell," and asks her why she hasn't written to him. Says he is expecting orders to go down the river any day with his Division. Informs Bell that the draft took place yesterday. Speculates that if the quota wasn't met at...

GLC03523.10.161

to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Dear Cousin." Apologizes for not writing more frequently. Says he is sick with a violent cold and severe headache as is his baby Carrie. Reports he sees Joseph's mother and brother daily. Informs Joseph of the many church revivals...

GLC03523.10.162

to Joseph M. Maitland

Maitland's mother writes to her son. Expresses hope he will be home in the spring. Reports she attended a funeral for an eighty-year-old neighbor. Comments there has been a revival of religion in the county. Includes a detailed accounting of their...

GLC03523.10.163

to Bell Wharton

Joe writes to Bell from Memphis. Responds to her comments on Lord Byron. Admits he is not capable of loving with his whole heart, "But I know I love you more than I can love any one else." Inquires what she would say if he proposed marriage to her...

GLC03523.10.164

to Joseph M. Maitland

Grier writes to his brother Joseph. Asks him to write to a church member who has been raising the membership. Complains "...we will never have anything of a revival until we have a house fit to serve God in." Letter continues the following day...

GLC03523.10.165

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "Dear friend Joseph." Says they will be shucking corn all day. Reports that Joseph's brother Grier bought four sheep for ten dollars and they are now worth thirty dollars. Informs he went to a church meeting and heard a blind man...

GLC03523.10.166

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "My Dear Cousin." Reports on the general health of family members. Mentions many visits from neighbors and relatives. Inquires about his health. Letter is signed "Your Affect [affectionate] Cousin."

GLC03523.10.167

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "My Dearest Joe." Expresses pleasure at receiving his letters. Complains news is scarce and it is difficult to write two letters a week with anything interesting to say. Reports she attended a "sing" at the Baptist Church. Informs a...

GLC03523.10.168

to Bell Wharton

Letter addressed "My Dear Bell." Expresses deep pleasure at receiving her letters. Reports he will not apply for a furlough and hopes to be home in five months. Encourages her to gain his mother's affections; "Perhaps you can see the object of this...

GLC03523.10.169

to Joseph M. Maitland

Ann writes to her son informing him of her poor health. Says there were many visitors at the house. Informs him of all the local news about the neighbors. States the weather is very cold and the ground is still frozen. Reports they will simply repair...

GLC03523.10.170

to Bell Wharton

Joseph writes to "Dear Darling Bell." Comments how fast her letter reached him, "...not three days on the road...." Proclaims his love for her and imagines her lips. Says he received three other letters from friends and relatives and relays their...

GLC03523.10.171