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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.10.195 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Joseph M. Maitland |
| Title | Letter from Leah to her cousin inquiring about the state of their livestock and discussing the difficulty of getting to church |
| Date | 2 December 1883 |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Letter addressed "Very Dear Cousin." Inquires about the state of their livestock. Discusses the difficulty of getting to church. Asks about the neighbors. Mentions she and Rachel had to turn down an appeal to donate funds for the purchase of a black dress for Aunt Phoebe to wear. Letter is signed "Leah." |
| Subjects | Woman Author Women's History Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Religion Finance Charity and Philanthropy Clothing and Accessories Death Children and Family |
| Place written | Exton, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Women in American History |
| 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 |