Maitland, John A., fl. 1854-1863 To James M. Maitland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.009 Author/Creator: Maitland, John A., fl. 1854-1863 Place Written: East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 19, 1854 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 19.4 cm, Width: 31.5 cm Order a Copy
Writes to his brother, reporting that business is good and that he expects to get the mill started soon. States, "I am glad to hear of your success in being elected to the house of Representatives and if you still stick to the Democratic principles of our Forefathers." Informs him that their cousin, Margaret Martin, fell down the stairs recently, but they are expecting her to recover.
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