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to Albert Gillett

Writes about her work schedule. Expresses concern about when he is coming and if they will get married or not. Tells him that "your picture is very nice it looks just as I dreamed you did all but the whiskers oh how much I like to see whiskers." Adds...

GLC03523.05.27

to Albert Gillett

Addresses Albert as "Dear Sir." Tells him to take his time getting to her, but informs him of her schedule. Letter is quite short, but does include in the postscript that "now dont think that I dont care to see you for it seems as though the days...

GLC03523.05.28

to Albert Gillett

Addresses him "dear sir" and writes that she was surprised to hear from him. Reports that she has many cares and apologizes that she has fallen into the habit of not responding to letters. Speaks of her deceased husband and tells him, "we are a happy...

GLC03523.05.29

to Albert Gillett

Writes to his father about school tax, informing him that it is $1.70, which he would like him to pay. Reports to him about a number of deaths that have occurred. Envelope addressed to A. Gillett in Ravenna, Ohio.

GLC03523.05.30

to Em

Letter addressed "Dear Em." Details an overnight train trip from Cincinnati to Holden, Missouri. Reports on all the people she has seen and places she has been. Describes going to church and seeing "...four or five riding skirts hanging on the side...

GLC03523.10.192

to My Dear Cousin

Letter addressed "My Dear Cousin." Refers to the death of Amanda and how distraught "Poor Old Aunt Phebe" must be. Says they are cutting wheat "...with one of those large binding machines." Reports that "...Poor blind Mrs. Praddy's daughter...drowned...

GLC03523.10.193

to Very Dear Cousin

Letter addressed "Very Dear Cousin." Inquires about the state of their livestock. Discusses the difficulty of getting to church. Asks about the neighbors. Mentions she and Rachel had to turn down an appeal to donate funds for the purchase of a black...

GLC03523.10.195

to My Dear Cousin

Letter addressed "My Dear Cousin." Complains about the infrequency of her letters. Expresses sorrow for her poor health and scolds her not "...to undertake to get up dinners at your time of life...let the younger ones get up the dinners...you have...

GLC03523.10.196

to Friend Maitland

Letter addressed "Friend Maitland." States he has investigated "...to learn the feeling of the republican voters of Goshen...on the question of the Clerkship..." Reports "...I think your chances are very good here now I feel confident of your success...

GLC03523.10.197

to J. M. Maitland and family

Reports his nephew was also a candidate for clerk of the county. Expresses dismay at the outcome of the election; "...the only drinking gambling whoring man got it..." Mentions the poor health of one of the horses, "...I think at the next moon she...

GLC03523.10.198

to Joseph M. Maitland

Mentions the recent Republican defeat; "Our democratic friends here have been jollifying noisily enough, yet not offensively, and rebel sentiment has not shown itself as far as I have seen or heard." Refers to the election of Confederate General John...

GLC03523.10.199

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter is addressed "Dear Cousin." Says he has bought an additional twenty acres of land for pasture. Plans to plant thirty-eight acres of corn. Comments "I think all over the land there is deadness in the church owing to the bitter feeling between...

GLC03523.10.200

to Joseph M. Maitland [incomplete]

Letter addressed "Dear friend Joe." Reports the winter has been severe with much snow. Discusses duck and rabbit hunting. Comments businesses are failing and real estate values continue to fall. Mentions crop yields will be lower this year due to...

GLC03523.10.201

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "Dear Brother." Informs of his travels as a minister and his attempts at "conversions." Writes in great detail about his horses and their health. Reports his family has the whooping cough. Letter has repeated bleeding.

GLC03523.10.202

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "Dear Friend and Brother." Reports on the unsuccessful struggle to save a colt. Says he's been traveling a lot, "...had to drive 56 miles over such hills as you can't boast of in your county..."

GLC03523.10.203

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

Declaration for Invalid Pension

Blank application of Declaration for Invalid Pension, Act of June 27, 1890. There are two copies of the form.

GLC03523.10.217

Declaration for Increase of an Invalid Pension

Blank application of Declaration for an Increase of an Invalid Pension. There are two copies of the form.

GLC03523.10.218

Declaration for Increase of an Invalid Pension

Blank application of Declaration for an Increase of an Invalid Pension (Old and New Disability).

GLC03523.10.219

Declaration for Invalid Pension

Blank application of Declaration for Invalid Pension.

GLC03523.10.221

Claim For Veteran Muster

Blank application of Claim For Veteran Muster.

GLC03523.10.223

Blank Application for Removal of Charge of Desertion

Blank application for Removal of Charge of Desertion.

GLC03523.10.225