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Taylor, D.O., fl. 1864 to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.125 Author/Creator: Taylor, D.O., fl. 1864 Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 24.9 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Addresses letter "Friend Joe." Writes about "...the young folks enjoying themselves..." at parties. Says he took Bell to a party. Informs him he bought a new buggy with no top. Comments he broke up with Maggie and is now a free man. Inquires if the rumors are true that Joseph is wounded. Includes a three cent stamp on the envelope.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918
Taylor, D.O., fl. 1864

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