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Wharton, Bell, 1843-? to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.175 Author/Creator: Wharton, Bell, 1843-? Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.8 x 24.9 cm. Order a Copy

Bell writes to Joseph expressing her desire for him to be there. Reports she went home for the funeral of a cousin. Mentions severe rain and flooding. Says she is glad to be done teaching and will not teach at all in the spring. Reports on an unhappy marriage between friends.

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

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