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to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Says there has been hot weather lately and that their father is in good health. Says he has not answered whether he would like to take advantage of an investment opportunity in a house in Baltimore for 200...

GLC03523.21.59

Life on the Ocean

A group of men gathered around a table on board a sailing ship. Man in center at far end of table is dress in civilian clothes.

GLC05137.169

to Owen Horsfall [incomplete]

Writes to his son that he and other men bought a sail boat for $700, and he has made some money by transporting passengers to the U.S. Transport "Lawton," and charging "$1.00 pr head." He found that the currents "are quite a factor in boating...

GLC05245.03

View of busy river front, possibly near City Point, VA. [1861-1865 ca.]

Depicts a number of ships in the river, including a steamboat [which flies a U.S. flag] and sloops. Two small clusters of buildings are situated directly across the river from one another. The river bends away from the photographer on the left hand...

GLC05111.01.0291

Portrait of Capt. Champlin of Ship "Scorpion" by J.T. Upson, Buffalo [salt print] [1861-1866 ca.]

Title taken from inscription on recto. Commanded the schooner "Scorpion" in the War of 1812, as well.

GLC05111.01.0306