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Maitland, Ann (b. 1813) Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.140 Author/Creator: Maitland, Ann (b. 1813) Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.3 x 24.8 cm. Order a Copy

Reports Grier is not feeling well and is very tired from all the field work he's doing. Informs him they all went to church and heard a good sermon. Says Bell looks well and will begin teaching soon. States the potato crop is the best ever with thirty-one bushels. Updates him on the neighbors. Letter continues the following morning. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918
Maitland, Ann, fl. 1854-1865

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