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to Sister

Reports that he is in good health. Tells her that he has enclosed a couple of photographs in the letter, which are no longer with the letter. Writes, "I will send you Piano in it providing I can get an envelope large enough to hold it. As I have got...

GLC03523.08.67

to Sister

Writes to his sister from the Army Hospital at Newton University, noting that he is glad that Ben, possibly their brother, is feeling better. Mentions using his influence to get his sister a piano, but requests a photo of a woman named Lizzie...

GLC03523.08.69

To Ann Mast

Letter contains a "Missionary Hymn," which was written by James M. Maitland, who is Joseph's father. An example of a line from a stanza reads, "Can I leave you/ For in healther lands to dwell."

GLC03523.10.001

Hymn Book

Hymn Book has Joseph M. Maitland's name written on it in pencil. The book is titled, "Singing," and has an image of two birds on the front, with the words, "Written for the American Sunday-school Union, and revised by the Committee of Publication" at...

GLC03523.10.002

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