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Maitland, William G., 1846-? to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.123 Author/Creator: Maitland, William G., 1846-? Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 May 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 30.7 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Grier writes to his brother informing him of their mother's poor health due to overwork and her concern for his safety. Reports on the successful corn crop. Comments that Bell is progressing well with her school work. Says no news of importance from General Ulysses S. Grant's army in the paper. Informs him he will attend a colt show next week. Letter continues the next morning. Mentions he will plant beans and watermelon today. Gives information on a new neighbor with "very high strung" daughters. Includes a partial three cent stamp on the envelope.

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

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