Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 to Joseph M. Maitland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.077 Author/Creator: Maitland, James M., 1815-1864 Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
Informs his son that his friend John S. Petty recently left Vicksburg, after being taken by Confederates, then was released and paroled by his commander. Asks whether Joseph will rejoice if his colonel resigns after Vicksburg. Continues writing 29 June 1863.
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