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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03394.43 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of John R. Lakeman, 23rd regiment, Massachusetts, infantry |
| Title | John R. Lakeman to Miss Swain regarding the death of his wife |
| Date | 29 July 1908 |
| Author | Lakeman, John R. (fl. 1861-1908) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Though not explicitly stated, the content and other letters from this time suggest that he is talking about the death of his wife, Lizzie Lakeman. He describes her illness and death. |
| Subjects | Women's History Marriage Death Health and Medical Children and Family |
| People | Lakeman, John R. (fl. 1861-1908) Lakeman, Sarah Elizabeth (d. 1908) |
| Theme | Children & Family; Health & Medicine; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Folder Information: Most letters are focused on New Berne, N.C. Lakeman served as a Lieut. in the 23rd Mass. Vols. Collection contains 61 documents, 43 envelopes, and two photographs. 44 letters have Civil War dates. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Friend |