Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886 to Joseph M. Maitland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.099 Author/Creator: Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 August 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 30.5 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to "cousin," possibly Joseph M. Maitland, based on content. Writes, "I made a Union Speech which was well received by all except Vallandighammers of whom I will notice before I close... I am all over for Brough the union Candidate for Gov. & I am of the opinion that all Union men are. [Clement] Vallandigham is a more infamous traitor than Jeff Davis [Jefferson Davis] & Peugh is not one whit behind Val he is stumping the state for Val. & himself for Lieut. Gov. & all his cry is that Negroes wont fight & cries out in bitter language against the arrest of Val. [Clement Vallandigham] & order 38 issued by Burnside prohibiting treason... He does nothing but growl, growl all the time. I hope he will be arrested... "
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