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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |