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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00308.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters and documents of naval commanders in Revolution and War of 1812 |
| Title | Letter of condolence from Edward Preble to Robert Smith |
| Date | 5 March 1806 |
| Author | Preble, Edward (1761-1807) |
| Recipient | Smith, Robert |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Offers Smith condolence for death of his wife. Smith was then secretary of the navy. Treble had been a naval commander in the Tripolitan War and, at the time this letter was written, an adviser to Smith. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Death Marriage Navy |
| People | Preble, Edward (1761-1807) Smith, Robert (1757-1842) |
| Place written | Portland, Maine |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |