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Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 to Elhanan M. Mast

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.038 Author/Creator: Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

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.

Mast, Elhanan M., fl., 1853-1862
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

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