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B., Maggie, fl. 1861-1865 to Joseph M. Maitland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.190 Author/Creator: B., Maggie, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 April 1861-1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 25.6 cm Order a Copy

A friend of Joseph's writes to him from Concord Seminary. Letter is faded and hard to read. Discusses details of a recent wedding she attended. Mentions her belief the war will soon end. Asks to be included in Joseph's wedding party when he marries Bell.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918
B., Maggie, fl. 1861-1865

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