Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 to Grier Maitland [incomplete]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.244 Author/Creator: Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22.1 cm, Width: 13.1 cm Order a Copy
Incomplete letter. Appears to be written to his brother, Grier Maitland. Discusses the burning of Richmond. Comments "...I think it was perfectly right to burn it, as almost all the men of the town are in the Rebel army."
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