Wharton, Bell, 1843-? to [Joseph M. Maitland]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.041 Author/Creator: Wharton, Bell, 1843-? Place Written: Powhattan, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 May 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 16.5 x 26.2 cm. Order a Copy
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.
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