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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.046 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 Place Written: Columbus, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Reports to Bell, possibly his friend or girlfriend, from Camp Chase that he wanted to come down for a visit, but his buggy has been broken. Asks that she direct future letters to, "Camp Chase, Co G. 95 Reg, O.V.I. Care Capt. Hannock."

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

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