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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.056 Author/Creator: Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 Place Written: Urbana, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 December 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Reports to his son that "I learned further through your chaplain that rigorous measures would be adopted to take those Boys back that had left and punish them. I repeat to you that we would like to see you but unless you can get a pass I think it would not be advisable to come..."

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

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