Thomas Maitland Cleland

Thomas Maitland Cleland (1880, Brooklyn, New York – 1964, Danbury, Connecticut) was an American book designer, painter, illustrator, and type designer.

Education and career

Cleland studied at the Artisan Institute before working as a book designer for the Caslon Press and Merrymount Press. Founded the Cornhill Press in Boston. Magazine work included being art director for McClure's Magazine (1907/8), and illustrations and typography for Wesvaco Paper Corporation's in-house magazine (1925) and Fortune. Associated with American Type Founders for most of the early twentieth century.

When the Caslon Press folded, Cleland acquired a small foot-powered press and some fonts and launched his own printing shop from a room he constructed in his father's basement. He managed to produce two small books along with small job printing projects. His work caught the notice of printing enthusiasts in Boston, who persuaded him to move his operation there and launch the Cornhill Press.

Thomas Maitland

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Thomas Maitland (British Army officer)

Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Maitland GCB GCH (1760–1824) was a British soldier and colonial governor. He also served as a Member of Parliament for Haddington from 1790–96, 1802–06 and 1812–13. He was made a Privy Councillor on 23 November 1803. He was the second surviving son of James Maitland, 7th Earl of Lauderdale and the younger brother of James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale. Maitland never married.

Military service

Maitland was commissioned into the Edinburgh Light Horse, shortly after his birth, but did not take up his commission until he joined the 78th Foot as a Captain in 1778. He transferred to the 72nd Foot, and then to the 62nd Foot as a Major in 1790. He was promoted Lieutenant-Colonel in 1794 and Colonel and Brigadier-General in 1798.

While serving at St. Domingue, he proactively dealt with Toussaint to disengage Britain. Elkins and McKitrick write:

Governor of Ceylon

Maitland served as Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) during 1805 to 1811.