Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 to Elhanan M. Mast
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.044 Author/Creator: Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 August 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 31.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Communicates with his brother-in-law from Kingston, Champaign County. Mentions that he thinks he will receive the appointment of Major soon. Describes a visit to the doctor, detailing how the office was full of people trying to escape the draft.
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