Collection Search

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

Very wordy, gossipy, and meandering letter written by Alice to her cousin Henry. Signed twice by Alice. Apologizes for sending a book with pencilings. Also sent him some pamphlets. Mentions in passing that Henry was previously off the coast of Africa...

GLC03523.21.42

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Eliza to her brother Henry. References receiving his letter from the Cape of Good Hope. Is glad he is well and tells him his future "is in the hands of God, ask him to direct you, and it will all be right." Updates him on family and...

GLC03523.21.43

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Says he has not heard from him in some time. Last letter from Henry was dated from Singapore. Mentions that their father wants him to withdraw his resignation. Is worried about him. Makes reference to friends and...

GLC03523.21.50

to mother

Letter written by Willie McSherry to his mother on one side. Verso has a second letter by one of Willie's sisters (the letter is signed, but the signature is too faded to read). Their mother, probably Eliza, appears to be in Martinsburg visiting her...

GLC03523.21.61

to Stockton Bates

Describes the lack of religion in camp; his regiment has not had a chaplain since the battle of Fair Oaks (which took place 31 May and 1 June 1862). Comments on the Copperhead attempts to divide the North and its impact on the soldiers. There are...

GLC03523.23.12

In civilian suit, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "E. B. Pierce Chap. 1st Ala. Infty. A.D."

GLC05111.02.0898

As chaplain, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on verso "Rev. Wm. A. Houck Chaplian [sic] 205th Regt. P.V." Photographers imprint on verso: "Wolff's Gallery No. 10 Royal Street, Alexandria, Va. Opperman, Photographer. Additional Copies from the plate from which this picture is...

GLC05111.02.0919

In dark suit, standing 3/4 length portrait with arms crossed and hat on table

Graphite inscription on recto "Beecher." Photographers imprint on verso: "Faljambe Bros., 211 Superior Street."

GLC05111.02.0989

Unidentified infantry chaplain, standing 3/4 length portrait

Subject has forage hat in right hand, with arms crossed in front of himself. Photographers imprint on verso: "Cartes de Visite H. J. Reed Artist Cor. Main & Front Sts. Worcester, Mass."

GLC05111.02.1212