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1861-1865

Cherry, Kate, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maitland Family [incomplete]

Incomplete letter. Appears to be written to the Maitland family from a cousin. Discusses her brothers rank and pay in the Union army. Says she is worried her brother may not return from the war but "...if they should happen to fall it is in a good cause."

GLC03523.10.246

1861-1865

Cherry, Kate, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 home with a melodeon and hopes to improve her musical skills. Incomplete letter.

GLC03523.10.247

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