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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02680.05 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents relating to John B. Marchand, an officer in the United States Navy |
| Title | Henry C. Marchand to his brother, John B. Marchand about family events, a runaway servant and the installation of gas pipes in town |
| Date | 30 November 1858 |
| Author | Marchand, Henry C. (1818-1882) |
| Recipient | Marchand, John B. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Marchand's brother discusses family events, inquires about retiring admirals, and mentions a black servant who was fired after running away. Also notes "The gas company have laid their pipes through the town and as a general thing almost every person will use it." |
| Subjects | Navy Military History Maritime Servant African American History Infrastructure Industry Science and Technology |
| People | Marchand, Henry Clay (1819-1882) 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 |