Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 to Bell Wharton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.059 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 February 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 25 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to "My Dear Bell" from Fort Pickering. Describes fort conditions, noting that is very different than Camp Chase. Tells her, "Oh how I wish I was only at home long enough to get a few meals and then the loss of Female Society to one who is a lover of the Fair sex is a great deal." Small holes in letter cause minor text loss.
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