Israel responds to his father's attempt to arrange a marriage between Israel and a young woman. Israel trusts that his father has chosen a good woman for him, but he asks a lot about her because he wants a "model" wife.
Correspondence
Atkins, Israel G.
1865-04-24
American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 23rd (1862-1865)CourtshipSex--Social aspectsWomen--Legal status, laws, etc.United StatesMarriageWomen--Social conditions
English
4 pages
Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections
19 - Parents from Israel G Atkins location unknown 04-24-1865_1
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