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Morris, John W., fl. 1890 to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.206 Author/Creator: Morris, John W., fl. 1890 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter Date: 13 February 1890 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 27.2 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Letter addressed "Dear Sir and Comrade." Offers his vast legal experience in settling pension claims. Appears to be a generic letter of solicitation. Includes five blank pension forms as examples and one return envelope.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918
Morris, John W., fl. 1890
Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1900
Pensions
Law
Finance
Soldier's Pay
Military History
Civil War
Union Forces
The American Civil War

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