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Maitland, Ann, 1813-? to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.144 Author/Creator: Maitland, Ann, 1813-? Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

Writes she is recovering from a cold and still has a cough. Gives updates on various neighbors and relatives. Says they sent him new boots last week. Comments on the [1864 Presidential] Election results and hopes the war will soon end. Reports the corn is being husked, but the winter wood is not cut yet. Thanks him for the money he sent for the new wagon they need. Prays for his safe return.

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

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