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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02829.11 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters of the Allen Family, including five while on U.S. gunboats off South America |
| Title | George D. Allen to Mary Mayberry about a suit for his nephew |
| Date | 20 June 1863 |
| Author | Allen, George D. (fl. 1859-1864) |
| Recipient | Mayberry, Mary |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Says he received her letter with his mother's letter about a week ago. Says he waited to write until he finished the clothes and had them shipped by the Express Office. They were made as close to the measurements sent to him as possible. Says she will have to turn up the pant legs as he lost that measurement. Tells her about other possible alterations. Wants her to get Willie's (who he made the clothes for) picture taken and sent to him. Sends greetings to friends and family. Writes after his signature: "Everything is lovely when the mood is slightly elevated." |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Navy Soldier's Letter Union Soldier's Letter Clothing and Accessories Fourth of July Photography Holidays and Celebrations Gift |
| Place written | Aboard USS Delaware off New Bern, North Carolina |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Naval & Maritime; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Sister |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Eastern Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | USS Delaware |