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Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 to William Grier Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.065 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 Place Written: Young's Point, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

Reports to his brother, discussing possible troop movements. Reports a "rumour" the Rebels are evacuating Vicksburg. Writes that all their friends are doing well, and notes that his brother may call "the Colt after Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, the last name will do very well." Includes a short note which was written 28 April.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918
Maitland, William Grier, 1847-1921
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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