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24 August 1863
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
to Joseph M. Maitland
Writes very short note to his son informing him that he saw Joseph's friend Simeon. Also notes that their family friend, John Petty, is at Camp Chase.
GLC03523.10.097
29 August 1863
Criticizes Clement Vallandigham. Predicts that there will not be a draft in Ohio, as the quota of troops Ohio has to meet can be filled with volunteers. Reports that his old chaplain died. Recently heard news of "unnecessary destruction of Property...
GLC03523.10.098
30 August 1863
Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886
Writes to "cousin," possibly Joseph M. Maitland, based on content. Writes, "I made a Union Speech which was well received by all except Vallandighammers of whom I will notice before I close... I am all over for Brough the union Candidate for Gov. & I...
GLC03523.10.099
6 September 1863
Writes to his son, "I have been frequently asked by your old friends whether it is so that you have turned abolitionist: I have upon all occasions told them that I did not think it could be possible. and, it has even been thrown up in a taunting...
GLC03523.10.100
8 September 1863
Maitland, Grier, fl. 1837-1920
Tells his brother that they received his photograph: "we received your picture enclosed in your letter and I think it looks a goodeal like you used to look with the exception of your Extensive Mustache and Goatee..." The last page of the letter...
GLC03523.10.101
10 September 1863
Informs his son that his mother is not well. Comments on the recent Democratic Party meeting, saying "I do not believe that any good results from such gatherings... One thing is very evident that the intolerant spirit manifested by the Republican...
GLC03523.10.102
13 September 1863
Informs his son, "We... have noticed by the papers that Rosencrans [sic] is pushing after the [Rebl] army and has possession of Chattanooga and that Burnside with his army has taken Cumberlan [sic] Gap with 2,000 Prisoners and 19 guns, and had also...
GLC03523.10.103
21 September 1863
Reports that his brother-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel Elhanan Mast, is part of a Union force closing in on [Braxton] Bragg. Comments on a riot at the house of Mike Murphey. Informs him that there was a meeting at the Courthouse concerning the efforts...
GLC03523.10.104
23 September 1863
Moore, S.R., fl. 1863-1864
Discusses daily life and happenings at camp. Mentions [Brigadier General James W.] McMillan inspected their camp last Sunday and "Put several privates under arrest and I think reduced some Corporal to the ranks." Lists several promotions that have...
GLC03523.10.105
18 October 1863
Writes to his son informing him that his mother is still sick, and speculates it is because she is worried about him. Mentions that Elhanan (possibly Elhanan Mass who is Jamies Maitland's brother-in-law) and many others were killed on "the Field of...
GLC03523.10.106
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