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Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.045 Author/Creator: Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 August 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the draft with his son, writing that "volunteering has about ceased I don't hear of any volunteers for the Odd Regiments." Short note at the bottom of the letter dated September 1, 1862 which gives updates on the family's health.

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918

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