Israel G. Atkins Letter : April 24, 1865

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.

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In Collections: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date: 1865-04-24

Authors: Atkins, Israel G.

Subjects: American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 23rd (1862-1865)
Courtship
Sex--Social aspects
Women--Legal status, laws, etc.
United States
Marriage
Women--Social conditions

Material Type: Correspondence

Language: English

Extent: 4 pages

Holding Institution: Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections

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