Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 to Bell Wharton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.164 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter Date: February 25, 1865 Pagination: 5 p. : envelope Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy
Joe writes to Bell from Memphis. Responds to her comments on Lord Byron. Admits he is not capable of loving with his whole heart, "But I know I love you more than I can love any one else." Inquires what she would say if he proposed marriage to her. Asks her to "think well" before she answers.
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