Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 to Bell Wharton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.148 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 December 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24.7 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
"Headquarters District of Memphis..." is printed at the top of the letter. Reports on a conversation with a friend where he said, "I had a girl at home whom my hopes for happiness in the future were centered." States Union General Napoleon J.T. Dana is now in command of his department in Memphis. Mentions snowy weather. Letter continues the next morning.
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