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Maitland, William G., 1846-? to Bell Wharton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.143 Author/Creator: Maitland, William G., 1846-? Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 November 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 25.9 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Writes from the court martial offices in Memphis. Expresses great pleasure at receiving her letter. Says "It rejoices my heart to hear you declare that I have the uppermost seat in your affections, and I sincerely hope your love for me may never grow cold." Reports on a visit from dear friend John Petty. States his division has been ordered to march with [General William T.] Sherman. Mentions he will never regret having served three years in the Army, "but ever since my dear Father died, I have thought my duty was more at home than any place else."

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

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