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

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GLC#
GLC03523.10.042-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
3 July 1862
Author/Creator
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
Title
to Elhanan M. Mast
Place Written
Kingston
Pagination
2 p. : envelope Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 19.4 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

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.

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