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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.10.027 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Joseph M. Maitland |
| Title | George W. Coleman to Joseph M. Maitland discussing his wedding and new bride |
| Date | 6 April 1860 |
| Author | Coleman, George W. (fl. 1857-1886) |
| Recipient | Maitland, Joseph M. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Informs his cousin that he has married "one of Ills' best virgins. It was said by many that she was the most beautiful bride that they had ever seen. She was dressed in Sky Blue Silk, her fair fell in beautiful curls down her neck... I love her. Yes I love her." Apologizes for not telling him about the marriage sooner, but proclaims "I was not certain I had her, and I did not wish to say anything to anyone for fear that false reports might be circulated..." |
| Subjects | Marriage Sexuality Clothing and Accessories Children and Family Women's History |
| People | Coleman, George W. (fl. 1857-1886) Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918) |
| Place written | Georgetown |
| Theme | Women in American History; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| 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 |