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Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 to Bell Wharton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.142 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 November 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 30.8 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Writes from the court martial offices in Memphis. Says the boats from Cairo have not arrived in a week with mail. Expects to hear from her soon. Expects to remain as a court clerk through the winter. Remarks his health is good. Comments the weather is wet and disagreeable. Begs her to write often.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918
Wharton, Bell, 1843-?

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