21 February 1849

Buffum, James N., 1807-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to David P. Harmon]

Informs Harmon that Mr. and Mrs. Craft (escaped slaves William and Ellen Craft) will be attending his meeting in Haverhill, and sends him "a part of a bill which discribes these two interesting Slaves" (not included here). Mentions that he tried to get H. C. Wright and Lucy Stone to attend the meeting but was unable to secure their attendance. Assures Harmon that there will be a good turn out of people from other towns. Writes that he is encouraged by the growing indignation at the "insolence of slave power."

GLC06143.04

27 February 1822

Bramhall, Benjamin, 1787-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Bramwell, writing as one of Hobart's constituents, urges Hobart to aid in the passage of the Mackerel Fishery Bill, then before Congress.

GLC06313.04.164

28 February 1822

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a payment owed in regard to the capturing of a barge, and a mix up in the name of the man owed.

GLC06313.04.165

9 March 1822

Harris, Samuel D., fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Harris, who identifies himself as a marshal, writes to thank Hobart for his assistance and ask for his future aid in regard to the "final passage of the Bill," probably the Mackerel Fishery Bill before Congress.

GLC06313.04.166

9 March 1822

Ritchie, William, 1781-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Asks about the "probable fate" of a bill "to prohibit the importation of foreign Spirits," as he is soon expecting a shipment of rum whose value would be affected by the law. Complains about the already high duties on rum.

GLC06313.04.167

5 September 1868

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

Document signed

Title: [Check to Salmon P. Chase for $1000 for Howard University]

On verso, endorsed by Salmon P. Chase with a note to pay O. O. Howard on order. Also endorsed by Oliver O. Howard, H. Huntington and A. Van Allen (both bank cashiers), and several others. Contains several bank stamps. Tipped in measurement is 9.3 x 21.5 cm. Smith, a politician from New York, served as a U.S. Representative from 1853-1854. He was a noted philanthropist and social reformer active in anti-slavery campaigns and women's rights, among various other issues. Chase was a U.S. Senator from Ohio 1849-1854 and 1861-1862, Secretary of the Treasury during the Civil War, and Chief…

GLC00723.01

12 March 1822

Brown, Bartholomew, 1772-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Sends Hobart a friend's land warrant in hopes that Hobart can sell it in Washington, D.C., where Brown comments that it might fetch a higher price. The land was in South Bridgewater.

GLC06313.04.168

21 March 1822

Anderson, Joseph, 1757-1837

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Indicates he received the "documents relative to the remission of a fine incurred by Captain Bartlett," which have been submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury for review. Written from the treasury and signed by Anderson as comptroller.

GLC06313.04.175

31 August 1864

McSherry, Alice, fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 and describes Lillie: "5 feet, 9 inches in height, with pretty hazel eyes and a wealth of beautiful brown hair, has a prettily shaped hand and is altogether a Combination of Sweets." Describes herself as "precisely 5 feet 3 in height and her weight is only 250 lbs. has little grey eyes and is as broad as she is long." Envelope in the back of the…

GLC03523.21.31

14 October 1864

Shorb, James, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 see him. Reports that everything is quiet in this country. Sends quick update on mutual friends.

GLC03523.21.32

25 October 1864

McSherry, Richard M., 1818-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 have 20 private pupils." Henry was at 91 W. 9th St. in New York City. Letter is faded from what appears to be water damage.

GLC03523.21.33

28 October 1864

Piet, John B., fl. 1824-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 is doing well. Has not heard directly from Martinsburg for 10 days, but everyone was well then. Sends along a letter of introduction for a Mr. Denis Sadliu(?). Tells him to go to his villa if he is invited. Mentions Denis has a pretty daughter.

GLC03523.21.34

21 November 1864

Fal, J.L., fl. 1864

Letter

Title: 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 USS "Wabash" at Hampton Roads, Virginia. Says his requisition for medicines has been filled and will be shipped as early as possible. Says they are out of whiskey, but that he can get some from the USS "Susquehanna," which was recently given some.

GLC03523.21.35

17 December 1864

McSherry, Anna, 1833-?

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Not signed, but handwriting matches previous signed letters by Anna. References receiving Henry's letter of 13 December. Updates him on friends and family and says she received a letter from their sister Eliza that described his trip to Baltimore. Says that "You say you expect the large ships will not have to stay as long, that the army and gunboats will finish." She knows he is in danger "but by the time you read this it will be over, safely I hope and trust." Sent some books to him, but will not send more until he tells her he got them. Some stains,…

GLC03523.21.36

21 January 1865

McSherry, Anna, 1833-?

Autograph letter

Title: 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 they started to worry again. Hopes to hear he is alright. Tells him of the death of what appears to be a neighbor. Updates him on many friends and family members. Says she read reports of the stormy weather by him. Tells him "I think it is wonderful the fleet ships will not suffer more. I expect the loss of life was very great. I know you will do all…

GLC03523.21.37

24 March 1865

Euby, E.R.D., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

References his letter of 19 March. Encloses a "billet doux that arrived for you this morning" as well (not included). Cryptically says he is glad to hear Henry received what he wanted. Euby appears to own or be a manager of a shipyard. Says he is making an unofficial attempt to get the "Rendezous," and he appears to be close to getting her. Mentions their mutual friend Bankhead and tells him to call upon him if he needs anything in "this city." Staining throughout. McSherry was at 189 North Harvard Street in Baltimore, Maryland.

GLC03523.21.38

30 March 1865

McSherry, Anna, 1833-?

Autograph letter

Title: 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

14 April 1865

Bartow, B.T., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 decisions involving the issuing of work was stopped by "the Bureau," and that he has learned that jobs will only be issued to those of "certain classes." Tells him to inform Dr. Henry McSherry to apply to Dr. Whelan for work.

GLC03523.21.40

20 July 1865

McSherry, Eliza, 1829-?

Autograph letter

Title: 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

23 September 1865

McSherry, Alice, fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Wonders if he received her letters addressed to the Cape of Good Hope. Hoped to have quiet time in the house, but has not had it because its been runover with company. Goes on to describe the guests. Says they have been discussing Shakespeare and says "After the Holy Bible, I esteem Shakespeare above all books." Says they sometimes break into…

GLC03523.21.42

8 October 1865

McSherry, Eliza, 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 friends, telling him their brother Willie is now back home. Says "while the whole world has almost stood still you have been carried around to the other side of it. tho to us they have been nearly the same, I think you did well to enter the Navy when you did. you certainly could not have been doing anything better during the last four or five years and…

GLC03523.21.43

11 October 1865

Campbell, Lill, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Lill to her cousin Henry. Says she is leaving for Erie, Pennsylvania to visit another cousin tomorrow. Is going to be joining a couple who are returning to that town. Says "How much I wish I had time to discuss that young with whom you were in love." Lill is writing indirectly, but it appears that Henry was engaged to someone and that it fell apart due to time and distance. Updates him on family and friends. Says "Our glorious country is coming out greater than ever from the late conflict ... indeed all Europe are bound to pronounce this a great country[,] a people Eaqual [sic] to…

GLC03523.21.44

October 1865

McSherry, Alice, fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Alice to her cousin Henry. Says she went to Kittaming, Pennsylvania to do some shopping, and when she was leaving on the train she saw a gentleman who had come to town to see her. Says she got off the train at the next stop and walked back to see him. Says he was in a "towering rage" when she arrived because he was going to go to Pittsburgh and visit her afterwards. Says she has a strong will and will do whatever she determines to do. Thanks him for sending a rose and telling her of his travels. Thinks he is too strong in his denounciation of novels. Mentions her reading interests…

GLC03523.21.45

11 November 1855

Harmon, David P., 1800-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Harmon writes that he will take longer than expected to return home, as his goal for which he left home has not been accomplished. Expects to travel up the River du Loup thirty to forty miles and into the woods. He expresses his concern for matters at home and gives lengthy instructions for his sons to take care of the farm. Advises his wife to take care of her health and get along with "the boys."

GLC06143.05

circa 27 April 1847

May, Samuel J., 1797-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to David P.Harmon]

Writes that he would like to arrange a meeting for "our friend P[arker] Pillsbury" and Lucy Stone at the town of Haverhill, Massachusetts on Sunday, 2 May. Asks that Harmon make arrangements to secure the availability of the town hall for the meeting.

GLC06143.06