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Maitland, Ann, 1813-? to My Dear Son

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.256 Author/Creator: Maitland, Ann, 1813-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 18 cm, Width: 11 cm Order a Copy

Says Joseph is complaining about the harvest. Reports all the hay is done and the corn looks good. Informs there will be a festival at the church and people are very excited about it. Begs him not to study too much and to exercise to keep his health.

Maitland, Ann, fl. 1854-1865
Maitland, William Grier, 1847-1921

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