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Maitland, William G., 1846-? to [Joseph M. Maitland]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.253 Author/Creator: Maitland, William G., 1846-? Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 15 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Informs of mother's injury to her hand while opening a jar. Says mother wants him to come home. Reports the Baptist church now has a singing school and most of the neighborhood has joined. Tells him he will start school next week. Mentions he sold the hogs for a good price.

Maitland, William Grier, 1847-1921
Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918

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