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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.10.146 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Joseph M. Maitland |
| Title | Lydia Cherry to Joseph M. Maitland discussing an outbreak of small pox, Bell Wharton and her own wedding plans |
| Date | 4 December 1864 |
| Author | Cherry, Lydia (fl. 1864) |
| Recipient | Maitland, Joseph M. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Addresses the letter "Dear Cousin Jo's." Reports there are a few cases of small pox in the neighborhood. Replies to his inquiry about Bell, "I think she is a real good girl and knows how to do any kind of work, she will make a good wife..." Reports she expects to get married next May and wants him to attend the wedding, even if he needs to get a furlough. Letter is signed "Cousin Lydia." The last name of Cherry is assumed based on other cousins' last name, but not confirmed. |
| Subjects | Epidemic Medical History Civil War Military History Union Forces Woman Author Women's History Disease Health and Medical Smallpox Marriage Children and Family |
| People | Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) Cherry, Lydia (fl. 1864) |
| Place written | s.l. |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Health & Medicine; 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: Recipient Relationship | Cousin |
| Civil War: Unit | 95th Ohio Infantry, G Company |