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Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 to Bell Wharton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.187 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 October 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 15.7 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy

Joe writes to Bell from his home in Kingston. Expresses his desire to speak to her in person. Says he has been very lonesome this week. Comments he wishes she could go to church with him tomorrow. Mentions he will come and see her next week.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918
Wharton, Bell, 1843-?
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Women's History
Love Letters
Religion
The American Civil War

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