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Collection Reference Number GLC03523.10.129
From Archive Folder Collection of Joseph M. Maitland 
Title Ann Maitland to Joseph M. Maitland discussing the harvest and her relief that he will send money home
Date 11 July 1864
Author Maitland, Ann (fl. 1854-1871)  
Recipient Maitland, Joseph M.  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Addresses letter "My Dear Son." Place not listed, but based on prior letters likely written from Kingston, Ohio. Discusses the harvesting going on and compliments Grier on his hard work. Expects the grain to be cut by the end of the week. Comments on the shortage of hands available for the harvest. Remarks the corn, potatoes, and oats are all in good shape. Expresses relief that he will send money home, as the interest is due; but cautions if he needs it they will make do. Refers to a family friend coming home from the war who says, "I have seen so much of this cruel war that I feel depressed in spirits and somewhat downhearted..." Reports Bell has finished her school and gone home. Letter continues the following day. Includes a 3 cent stamp on the envelope.
Subjects Civil War  Military History  Union Forces  Children and Family  Woman Author  Women's History  Labor  Agriculture and Animal Husbandry  Soldier's Pay  Finance  Mental Health  Education  
People Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918)  Maitland, Ann (fl. 1854-1871)  
Place written Kingston, Ohio
Theme The American Civil War; Agriculture
Sub-collection Papers and Images of the American Civil War
Additional Information Joseph Maitland enlisted on 8 August 1862 as a Private. He was mustered into "G" Co. OH 95th Infantry. He was mustered out 31 May 1865 at Memphis, Tennessee.
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945
Civil War: Recipient Relationship Son  
Civil War: Unit 95th Ohio Infantry, G Company