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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02680.04 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents relating to John B. Marchand, an officer in the United States Navy |
| Title | Elizabeth L. Marchand to her brother, John B. Marchand discussing family news |
| Date | 28 November 1858 |
| Author | Marchand, Elizabeth L. (1824-1863) |
| Recipient | Marchand, John B. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Sister says he has not written in over six weeks, inquires how he is doing, and relates family news. |
| Subjects | Navy Military History Maritime Woman Author Women's History |
| People | Marchand, Elizabeth L. (1824-1863) Marchand, John B. (John Bonnett) (1808-1875) |
| Place written | Greensburg, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Additional Information | John B. Marchand was an officer in the United States Navy. He captained the steamer "Memphis" during the Paraguay expedition, served as Captain of the U.S.S. Lackawanna during the Civil War, later promoted to Commodore. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Brother |