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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.183 Author/Creator: Wharton, Bell, 1843-? Place Written: Powhattan, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 May 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 24.9 cm Order a Copy

Bell writes to Joe from home. Says the weather is very rainy and slowing down their planting. Reports her aid society meets tomorrow. Anticipates they will disband soon "...as the Confederacy is played out and the war is over."

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

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