16 August 1857

Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Informs his cousin that his studies are going well. Writes a great deal about religion, remarking, "Oh! my soul is happy in the love of God the more I write about Christ the happier I get."

GLC03523.10.018

21 June 1858

Bryan, C.W., fl. 1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William

Writes a friend and answers questions about mathematical calculations concerning farm prices.

GLC03523.10.019

16 November 1853

Morgan, M.E., fl. 1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nephew

Describes a hike through a cave to his nephew, writing "After having followed the ravine to the river, we again turned about and began to retrace our steps, after pasing the cave we came to an old orchard, where there was an old dutchman gathering winter apples..." Recalls a story about a traveling man that they came upon.

GLC03523.10.020

6 August 1859

Wamsher, W.R., fl. 1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports that his health is not very good and he is currently undergoing treatment.

GLC03523.10.021

14 September 1859

Martin, J.C., fl. 1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. M. Maitland

Writes short letter to his cousin (either James M. or Joseph M. Maitland). Informs him that all is well, except that Grier is sick. Tells him that he is sorry that his crops have failed. Writes, "Give my love to all my friends and reserve a full share for your self."

GLC03523.10.022

19 December 1859

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 & South is not the National or Union doctrine...I believe the territory of the United States to be common..." Continues on to discuss the question of slavery and state rights, writing "I believe James Buchanan done just what any honest man would have done who regarded his oath to carry out the laws of the constitution Douglass, Garney, Hickman…

GLC03523.10.023

31 January 1860

Hunter, G., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

10 February 1860

Cherry, Anna Kate, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James M. Maitland

Writes to her cousin, "I am going to write to an unknown cousin... but hope that we may have the pleasure soon of forming an acquaintance. Notes that if he came to cousin Joseph Irving's school for a visit that he would not recognize her. Confides in him that she weighs 173 pounds. Asks that he come for a visit. Adds, "Do you feel like marching down there and whipping some of those Southerners? I am looking every day to hear that war has commenced and I fear if it does that there will be blood shed for some time."

GLC03523.10.025

12 August 1862

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elhenan M. Mast

Discusses with his brother-in-law the idea of a draft in Kingston. Describes a "war meeting" he recently attended, where a great number of men from their community decided to volunteer for the war. Reports that "I was in town this afternoon and I learned that there would be an effort made to raise two more Companies in the County to prevent a draft..." Also shares "Word came yesterday of quite a Battle being fought at Culpepper C. Hause Va. on Saturday between the forces under General [Nathaniel] Banks in [General John] Pope's Division and Jackson and that our forces kept the field." Notes…

GLC03523.10.026

6 April 1860

Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Informs his cousin that he has married "one of Ills' best virgins. It was said by many that she was the most beautiful bride that they had ever seen. She was dressed in Sky Blue Silk, her fair fell in beautiful curls down her neck... I love her. Yes I love her." Apologizes for not telling him about the marriage sooner, but proclaims "I was not certain I had her, and I did not wish to say anything to anyone for fear that false reports might be circulated..."

GLC03523.10.027

31 August 1860

Carl, George F., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Tells his friend that he has left Urbana, and explains that he might have made an "impression" on a couple of women, noting however, that it was unintentional. Writes that when he left "I felt considerably like as if I had been drawn down a rainbow hauled by a pink angel, with 'shingled hair' did you feel so?" Discusses the merits of teaching as a profession. Proclaims, "May our friendship be 'lasting as the mountains rich' and 'as endurable as the waves of the ocean.' "

GLC03523.10.028

circa 1861

Mast, Elhanan M., fl. 1837-1865

Manuscript document

Title: Muster Roll of Co. C 13th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Muster Roll of Co. C 13th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which was commanded by Captain Elhenan M. Mast.

GLC03523.10.029

16 February 1861

Maitland, J.G., fl. 1837-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.M. Maitland

Letter to cousin includes a description of an excerpt describing their father's history from "Mrs. Carlisle & Family." Writes that J.M. is probably better posted about "National affairs" than he is, and there isn't any new news to report besides engagements. There is a small hole through the middle of the page causing minor text loss.

GLC03523.10.030

24 March 1861

Martin, Joseph, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Communicates to his cousin that he presumes he is happy that his school has closed. Mentions that he could potentially come and teach at the Board of Education, and requests that he come for a visit.

GLC03523.10.031

4 June 1861

Maitland, J.G., fl. 1837-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James M. Maitland

Informs his cousin of the death of his father. Describes his last days with their family. Writes that his father took great interest in "National troubles and hoped he might live to se it Ended and our Union Preserved he spoke of the Great Sacrifices our foreFathers made to obtain our liberty and of our own Family in particular who made Sacrifices in the Early Stage of the Revolution..."

GLC03523.10.032

9 August 1861

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elhanan M. Mast

Reports to his brother-in-law that he has heard of the defeat at Manassas Junction, which took place on 21-22 July 1861, professing that the version of the story that he heard was much exaggerated. Informs him that Captain Baldwin's company has returned. Discusses the fall Democratic political campaign and how it relates to the war, the Constitution, and Abraham Lincoln's "course on the Habeas Corpus."

GLC03523.10.033

28 August 1861

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elhanan M. Mast

Relays to his brother that Hugh Jewett has accepted the Democratic nomination. Remarks that "the opposition is making great Lamentation over the Nominations and are endeavoring to make Capital by saying that the Democrats are opposed to the war, when it is known that they were the foremost to enlist, and spend their money to sustain the Constitution..." Location listed as "Salem Mills;" possibly former West Salem Mills, Ohio.

GLC03523.10.034

8 September 1861

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elhanan M. Mast

Discusses "Harrison's" health, mentioning that he has had many "fits" lately. Reports that there was a meeting at the Court House that was comprised mostly of Republicans, and gives him a detailed list of who attended. Location listed as "Salem Mills" possibly former West Salem Mills, Ohio.

GLC03523.10.035

19 October 1861

Petty, John S., 1838-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [James M.] Maitland

Apologizes for not writing sooner, remarking that "good resolutions being like pipe stems, easily broken, the favorable moments passed unimproved." Describes the school where he is teaching, and states that he likes the town where he is living. Recipient inferred from content.

GLC03523.10.036

4 November 1861

Murphy, Andrew, fl. 1861

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Appointment of Elhanan M. Mast as their attorney]

States that Andrew and Lucinda Murphy appoint Elhanan M. Mast, Lieutenant of Company 13th Regiment, Ohio Volunteers, as their attorney. Letter discusses compensation for the death of Lucinda Murphy's son, Joseph H. Sivisher, whom she had with her deceased husband, John H. Sivisher. Signed by both Andrew and Lucinda Murphy, as well as a witness, John H. Young.

GLC03523.10.037

4 November 1861

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elhanan M. Mast

Writes to his brother-in-law, possibly in regards to the war, "we have been for several days in a state of anxiety in regard to your situation having learned that you were surrounded by that notorious scoundrel Floyd..." Gives updates on various family members.

GLC03523.10.038

21 November 1861

Petty, John S., 1838-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.M. Maitland

Reports to his friend that his teaching is going well. Tells him that the performance ideas he gave him for his classroom were successful. Mentions that he thinks it unwise for anyone to move out West.

GLC03523.10.039

7 April 1862

Byn, Ephain, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James M. Maitland

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

GLC03523.10.040

4 May 1862

Wharton, Bell, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Joseph M. Maitland]

Addresses letter "Dear Friend Joe." Relays a story about an "exceedingly interesting epistle" that was stored in a woman's pocket that she wanted to read. Reports that she eventually took it from her and "got my nose nearly broken in." Recipient inferred.

GLC03523.10.041

3 July 1862

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter

Title: to Elhanan M. Mast

Provides his brother-in-law with details about the war, reporting that "our forces met with a terrible defeat at the Battle of [Port] Republic..." Mentions General George McClellan's move to make the James River the base of his operations. Discusses the draft, writing "the recent call was made for troops when the Rebel General Jackson chased Banks, the Gov of Ohio determined to raise reserve Regiments in the State for three years, and it is one of them that Ben is appointed." Letter incomplete and unsigned. Possibly by James M. Maitland.

GLC03523.10.042