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Collection Reference Number GLC03523.10.173
From Archive Folder Collection of Joseph M. Maitland 
Title Joseph M. Maitland to Bell Wharton expressing his belief that she thinks of writing to him as a chore, despite his remaining true when surrounded by other women
Date 24 March 1865
Author Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918)  
Recipient Wharton, Bell  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Joseph writes to Bell expressing his belief that she thinks it a task to write to him. Claims "...when surrounded with all kinds of the "Fair Sex" here, I remain true to one at home..." Reports he received a copy of the Urbana Union through the mail. Says the weather is clear and cool, but the streets are very dusty. Mentions there will be a "Ball" next week and asks her if "... there is any harm in dancing?"
Subjects Civil War  Military History  Union Forces  Union Soldier's Letter  Soldier's Letter  Women's History  Morality and Ethics  Sexuality  Entertaining and Hospitality  
People Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918)  Wharton, Bell (fl. 1862-1866)  
Place written Memphis, Tennessee
Theme The American Civil War; Women in American History
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: Theater of War Main Western Theater  
Civil War: Unit 95th Ohio Infantry, G Company