Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 to Grier Maitland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.109 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 25 cm. Order a Copy
Reports from camp to his brother. Speaks of receiving a letter from an unknown woman. Writes he is very thankful that his health is good, as many of his fellow soldiers' health is not well. Remarks, "Our Co is getting very small one by one our numbers is passing away, and the question arises who will be next."
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