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31 January 1860
Hunter, G., fl. 1860
to James and Nancy Maitland
Reports that he is enjoying good health and weather and that his brother's farm has been sold.
GLC03523.10.024
10 February 1860
Cherry, Anna Kate, fl. 1860
to James M. Maitland
Writes to her cousin, "I am going to write to an unknown cousin... but hope that we may have the pleasure soon of forming an acquaintance. Notes that if he came to cousin Joseph Irving's school for a visit that he would not recognize her. Confides in...
GLC03523.10.025
12 August 1862
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
to Elhenan M. Mast
Discusses with his brother-in-law the idea of a draft in Kingston. Describes a "war meeting" he recently attended, where a great number of men from their community decided to volunteer for the war. Reports that "I was in town this afternoon and I...
GLC03523.10.026
6 April 1860
Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886
to Joseph M. Maitland
Informs his cousin that he has married "one of Ills' best virgins. It was said by many that she was the most beautiful bride that they had ever seen. She was dressed in Sky Blue Silk, her fair fell in beautiful curls down her neck... I love her. Yes...
GLC03523.10.027
31 August 1860
Carl, George F., fl. 1860
Tells his friend that he has left Urbana, and explains that he might have made an "impression" on a couple of women, noting however, that it was unintentional. Writes that when he left "I felt considerably like as if I had been drawn down a rainbow...
GLC03523.10.028
circa 1861
Mast, Elhanan M., fl. 1837-1865
Muster Roll of Co. C 13th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Muster Roll of Co. C 13th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which was commanded by Captain Elhenan M. Mast.
GLC03523.10.029
16 February 1861
Maitland, J.G., fl. 1837-1865
to J.M. Maitland
Letter to cousin includes a description of an excerpt describing their father's history from "Mrs. Carlisle & Family." Writes that J.M. is probably better posted about "National affairs" than he is, and there isn't any new news to report besides...
GLC03523.10.030
24 March 1861
Martin, Joseph, fl. 1861
Communicates to his cousin that he presumes he is happy that his school has closed. Mentions that he could potentially come and teach at the Board of Education, and requests that he come for a visit.
GLC03523.10.031
4 June 1861
Informs his cousin of the death of his father. Describes his last days with their family. Writes that his father took great interest in "National troubles and hoped he might live to se it Ended and our Union Preserved he spoke of the Great Sacrifices...
GLC03523.10.032
9 August 1861
to Elhanan M. Mast
Reports to his brother-in-law that he has heard of the defeat at Manassas Junction, which took place on 21-22 July 1861, professing that the version of the story that he heard was much exaggerated. Informs him that Captain Baldwin's company has...
GLC03523.10.033
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