J. W. Lakin letter to L. and Savannah Lakin, 1861-11-09
| Description: |
This letter was written by J.W. Lakin to his brother L. Lakin and sister Savannah Lakin. He describes his daily life in a Union camp and discusses picket duty, the surrounding regiments, cavalry, and artillery, living conditions, and local church services. |
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| Origin: | 18611-1-09 |
| Created By: |
Lakin, J. W. |
| Source: |
http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16066coll31/id/1032 |
| Collection: |
Indiana State Library Manuscripts Small Collections |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
| Copyright: |
No Copyright - United States |
| Geography: |
United States |
| Subjects: |
Christianity--United States Clothing and dress Correspondence Family Food Indiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Military life Presbyterians Religion Religious gatherings Soldiers United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life Wallace, Lew, 1827-1905 Zionsville (Ind.) |
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