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to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "Dear Cousin." Informs he has been transferred to the "South Kansas Conference." Inquires about the cost of a train ticket. Says wife and children will not move with him initially, but may follow later. Asks about people's health...

GLC03523.10.205

Declaration for Invalid Pension

Soldier's application for pension due to chronic illness as a result of war injuries. Appoints Joseph M. Maitland as his attorney to prosecute his claim. Signed by E. B. [Cundiff] and S.M. Woods as witnesses and a Mr. Ellis from Com[mon] Pleas Court...

GLC03523.10.207

to George E. Lemon

Writes to attorney George E. Lemon to discuss legal fees associated with Nellie C. Maitland's minor pension claim. Written on stationery from the Clerk's Office, Champaign County. Docket notes that this letter is a copy.

GLC03523.10.209

Declaration for Invalid Pension

Claims he is partially unable to earn a living due to "sciatic rheumatism." Appoints Joseph M. Maitland as his attorney to prosecute his claim. Signed by H.C. Moyer and A.L. Alford as witnesses, as well as E. W. Crum as notary public.

GLC03523.10.210

Articles of Agreement

Partially completed Articles of Agreement for pension listing Joseph Maitland as agent. There are two copies.

GLC03523.10.227

To Joseph Maitland

Letter addressed "Dear Cousin Joe." Talks about the poor health of her husband John and says the doctors are unable to help him. Reports all of her children have married. Comments she prefers the winters in the south. Remarks both her sons work for...

GLC03523.10.228

Constitution and Laws of "Lyceum"

Constitution and by-laws for the formation of a society to be called Lyceum. Purpose of the group is improvement in "... Declamation, Composition, Oration, Colloqy and Debate..." Contains thirteen articles and eight by-laws. Manuscript is faded and...

GLC03523.10.241

to Grier Maitland [incomplete]

Incomplete letter. Appears to be written to his brother, Grier Maitland. Discusses the burning of Richmond. Comments "...I think it was perfectly right to burn it, as almost all the men of the town are in the Rebel army."

GLC03523.10.244

to Joseph Maitland [incomplete]

Written to Joseph M. Maitland from cousin Kate Cherry. Expects to come down with the measles soon. Reports she will reluctantly begin training as a school teacher as it "...is the only way at present to obtain any money." Says she will board in a...

GLC03523.10.247

to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses his disappointment at the defeat of the Maine Law in his state. Says he will return home at the end of the school session. Letter is incoherent due to missing pages.

GLC03523.10.248

Envelope addressed to J. M. Maitland

Envelope addressed to J.M. Maitland in Memphis, Tennessee.

GLC03523.10.250

Dear Cousin Joseph

Letter from cousin Liddie. Mentions rainy weather. Gives news of recent marriages and relationships. "Eliza Chamberlain has more suitors than true lovers, she can take a buggy ride anytime if any young man or married man comes anytime in the night."...

GLC03523.10.251

to [Joseph M. Maitland]

Informs of mother's injury to her hand while opening a jar. Says mother wants him to come home. Reports the Baptist church now has a singing school and most of the neighborhood has joined. Tells him he will start school next week. Mentions he sold...

GLC03523.10.253

to unknown

Reports weather conditions are good for making molasses and sugar. Informs him of the activities of neighbors and friends. Letter is a fragment.

GLC03523.10.255

to Cousin Joe

Gives an accounting of crop prices, says they are all very low and business is not good. Reports there were 1300 hogs sold in his county in four days. Informs he is teaching a class of fifty-eight students in his home. Discusses many friends and...

GLC03523.10.258

to [William Grier Maitland]

Reports on the condition of his regiment, camped near Young's Point. Relates that they will travel to Vicksburg, Mississippi 23 April 1863. States that on 21 April, his division attended a parade to welcome General [Lorenzo] Thomas, "here for the...

GLC03523.10.063

to Joseph M. Maitland

Updates his son with news of Morgan's Raid: "The Morgan Raid has been the absorbing topic for the last two weeks and strong efforts have been made to capture him. Thus far about 3,000 of his men have been captured, and sent to different places for...

GLC03523.10.085

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "Dear Sir and Comrade." Offers his vast legal experience in settling pension claims. Appears to be a generic letter of solicitation. Includes five blank pension forms as examples and one return envelope.

GLC03523.10.206

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter from Bureau of Navigation (Navy Department) replying to Maitland's request for a certificate in lieu of the discharge for John Reedy. Refers to the act of Congress approved 7 February 1890, which "...prescribes that whenever satisfactory proof...

GLC03523.10.211