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to Henry F. McSherry

Extremely faded letter with water damage and mold. Written by Eliza to her brother Henry in the U.S. Navy. Seems that several of Henry's friends have been killed. She says she especially is sad at the loss of Holmes and tries to console him. Says "I...

GLC03523.21.11

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Richard to his brother Henry. After Henry left, he went to see Mr. Lancaster, who showed him around. Went to the Academy of Music. References receiving his letter from New York, and was glad he made it back on time. Says he sent the $5 to...

GLC03523.21.13

to Henry F. McSherry

Letter is faded because of water damage. Says the letters sent on 10 December might not have reached him yet. Says they heard of him from Kate Dandridge who received a letter from Kate Latrobe, who had just seen him. The letter said he "looked so sad...

GLC03523.21.14

to Henry F. McSherry

Signed as "Sister Kate" to her brother Henry. Her last name could be McSherry, but never appears in the census. She could be the Kate Latrobe mentioned in GLC03523.21.14, and if that is the case she was born in 1839. Says they received his letter...

GLC03523.21.15

to Henry F. McSherry

Signed and initialled by Reifsuyder, who was previously the clerk to Captain Donaldson of the USS "Sciota," the ship where McSherry was the assistant surgeon. Asks for his pardon in not writing sooner, but was "totally unable" to respond until now...

GLC03523.21.17

to Henry F. McSherry

Written on letterhead of the USS "Minnesota" by Acting Rear Admiral Lee as commander of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Lee was previously the commander of the USS "Vandalia," which Henry McSherry served on in 1860-1861. Says he has nearly...

GLC03523.21.18

to Richard McSherry

Written by Richard to his son Richard. Says they are all well and that Dick stayed with them last night. Says "all we have to do is pray that Almighty God may shorten our trials. we are not in want of anything but mutual peace."

GLC03523.21.19

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Reports that it has been snowing all day long. Says she has not heard from him "for sometime." References the military situation around Martinsburg, saying "the cavalry may make a dash at any time, they are all...

GLC03523.21.20

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Richard to his son Henry. Says they "have been looking anxiously for a letter from you ever since the communication was opened." Reports Anna has written several times. Says he has received letters from Richard and Eliza but not him. Says...

GLC03523.21.21

to Paymaster Watmough

Asks Watmough to pay Henry F. McSherry $50 "on my account." Signed by Kershner as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy. Water stained and faded. Envelope at the back of the 3rd of 6 folders for this group. Envelope has postmark of 11 April 1865 in...

GLC03523.21.22

[Reciept for pants]

Recipt from the tailor firm "Kelly & Doherty" at 31 & 33 South Fifth Street in Philadelphia. The receipt was for $12 for McSherry's purchase of "20 dark blue case Pants." Marked that payment was received. Signed by Kelly.

GLC03523.21.23

To Henry F. McSherry

Written by Eliza to her brother Henry. Says she received a letter from Anna and that she does not know where to direct letters to him. Says she will tell Anna where to write. Claims that Kate said that he would probably be in Baltimore last week to...

GLC03523.21.24

To Henry F. McSherry

Mentions a wedding party being captured by Confederates.

GLC03523.21.26

To Henry F. McSherry

Written on stationary of Kelly, Hedian, & Piet, a printer and publishing firm at 174 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Signed by Piet as one of the proprietors as well as Henry's cousin. Says he received Henry's letter of 28 January. Says they...

GLC03523.21.27

to Henry F. McSherry

References two letters from Henry. Says there has been much excitement in town with soldiers and horses coming through, but no Confederates. Mentions family and says she heard from their sister Kate that their father and sister Anna made it home...

GLC03523.21.28

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Alice (her last name could not be determined, but could be McSherry) to her cousin Henry. Laments not being able to see him. In talking about the marriage of an acquaintance says she thinks wisdom is one of the greatest attributes of age...

GLC03523.21.29

to Henry F. McSherry

Sarcastic and funny letter written by Alice to her cousin Henry. Says they are expecting him on 14 September. Reports that his aunt says he will be disappointed in herself and cousin Lillie. Is sure that is not true though. Says they are beautiful...

GLC03523.21.31

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Shorb to his friend McSherry. Says he will leave for New York on Monday and expects to be detained in Baltimore until Tuesday so that he will not reach New York until Wednesday evening. Says he will be staying on 5th Avenue and hopes to...

GLC03523.21.32

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Richard to his brother Henry. Sends $20 to reduce the debt owed to Henry to $150. Mentions two mutual friends - one who is in a religious order and another who is about to join. Mentions that lectures have started and that "V.B. and myself...

GLC03523.21.33

to Henry F. McSherry

Written on the letterhead of the printing firm Kelly & Piet by Piet to his cousin Henry. References Henry's letter of 25 October, which had a receipt for the money deposited with his firm. Mentions seeing his sister Kate and reports that the family...

GLC03523.21.34

to Henry F. McSherry

Letter written in clerical hand of Lt. Paul Quinn as the Assistant to the Fleet Surgeon of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Letter is also signed by Quinn. The fleet surgeon was named Fal and it was written to McSherry as the surgeon on the...

GLC03523.21.35

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Not signed, but handwriting matches previous signed letters by Anna. Refeneces receiving Henry's previous letter. Thought the danger he was in was over, but then they heard about the attack on Fort Fisher and...

GLC03523.21.37

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Not signed, but handwriting matches previous signed letters by Anna. Refers to receiving Henry's previous letter.

GLC03523.21.39

to R. T. Maccinow

Letter in reference to Henry McSherry's attempts to find a job by pulling strings. Written by Bartow to the surgeon Maccinow (his name might be misspelled, the handwriting is not clear) in Baltimore. References Maccinow's letter of 11 April. Says the...

GLC03523.21.40

to unknown

A rambling letter giving news of family and friends from New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Docketed twice. Envelope at the back of the file is addressed to McHenry on the USS "Wyoming" at Macao, China. Sent "Via Marseilles."

GLC03523.21.41