Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 to Elhanan M. Mast
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.078 Author/Creator: Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 31 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Informs his brother that he has heard from his son Joseph, who is on picket and fatigue duty near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Reports that John Petty, a family friend, is sick and is no longer on duty. Mentions that Petty was a Clerk under General John McClernand and fought in the Battle of Champion Hill. A short note enclosed with letter, written 30 June, states: "our advices from Penn yesterday are startling. it appears the Rebels have it pretty much their own way and are occupying Gettysburg and Carlisle and Little York. It is a burning shame the way the Army of the Potomac have managed things." There is a small hole in the letter, causing minor text loss.
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