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to James M. Maitland

Informs his brother that he has purchased a farm 300 acres from Blair County. States, "Now in regards to Politics: I am an administration Democrat Squatter...Sovernty I care nothing about...any political doctrine that will not suit East west north &...

GLC03523.10.023

to James and Nancy Maitland

Reports that he is enjoying good health and weather and that his brother's farm has been sold.

GLC03523.10.024

to James M. Maitland

Informs his friend about his farm, providing him with details about his fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

GLC03523.10.040

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes to his brother, telling him all the news from home, such as the status of the corn and their mother's health. Discusses organization of the local militia. Continues writing 24 June, noting that General Rosecrans's brother, Bishop Sylvester...

GLC03523.10.075

to his friend

Writes to a friend from camp near Black River, Mississippi, reporting that they recently left their camp in Vicksburg because "old Joe Johnston was coming up in our rear." Mentions that Generals Ambrose Burnside and Stephen Hurlbut have come with...

GLC03523.10.076

to Joseph M. Maitland

Discusses life on the farm. Notes that the draft is not in place in his county, but hopes it will be implemented soon. Discusses Morgan's Raid, writing, "John Morgan with 28 of his Officers are confined in the Ohio Penitentiary. The authorities...

GLC03523.10.087

to Joseph M. Maitland

Grier writes to his brother and reports the weather has been snowy and windy. Informs him that the price of corn has dropped and the whiskey tax has risen. Comments he has sold forty bushels of corn at sixty-seven cents each. States he is considering...

GLC03523.10.116

to Joseph M. Maitland

Maitland writes to his brother from home. Thanks him for a recent letter. Reports he went to church twice on Sunday and heard two very good sermons. Quotes several verses from the Bible. Says mother finds it hard to write at night and will write him...

GLC03523.10.118

to Joseph M. Maitland

Mother Ann and brother Grier both write from home. Letter continues on 25 April. Ann reports Grier has been plowing the corn with a new horse. Expresses disappointment he can't come home yet. Questions "how it is that some get out of the service so...

GLC03523.10.121

to Joseph M. Maitland

Grier writes to "My Dear Brother" from home, likely Kingston, Ohio, informing him he gave his old blanket and overcoat to an enlisted man. Mentions the "Independent Companies" were called out and they made "a Respectable appearance about 700 on the...

GLC03523.10.122