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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.10.130 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Joseph M. Maitland |
| Title | George W. Coleman to Joseph M. Maitland mentioning the Battle of Brice's Crossroads, asking for details of the battle and remarking on high harvest wages |
| Date | 14 July 1864 |
| Author | Coleman, George W. (fl. 1857-1886) |
| Recipient | Maitland, Joseph M. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Addresses letter "Dear Cousin Joseph." Refers to the Battle of Brice's Crossroads and Confederate General Nathan B. Forrest's rout of the Union forces on June 10, 1864. Writes, "I am glad that you escaped so well in your chase after Forrest or rather in his chase after you." Expresses thanks that Joseph survived the battle. Comments on all those who died in the battle or were taken prisoner. Asks him to send details of the battle. Remarks wages are very high for harvesting, "from two dollars fifty cents to three dollars per diem." Says "All seem to be tired of the war but few seem to be willing to make a sacrifice of honor to obtain peace." Includes a 3 cent stamp on the envelope. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Battle Confederate General or Leader Confederate States of America Children and Family Death Prisoner of War Finance Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Labor Peace |
| People | Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) Coleman, George W. (fl. 1857-1886) |
| Place written | Miami County, 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 | Cousin |
| Civil War: Unit | 95th Ohio Infantry, G Company |