McIntire, Frank T., fl. 1863 to Mary and Bill Mayberry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02829.10 Author/Creator: McIntire, Frank T., fl. 1863 Place Written: Key West, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 May 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
References Mary's letter of 29 April. Also writes to Mary's husband Bill. Returned to Key West after a cruise of 43 days, in which they captured 8 sailing vessels and destroyed one steamer, the "Cuba." Says the loss of the "Cuba" was bad as they were set to receive good prize money for her. Says it is a severe blow to hear of Mather's death "but I have become reconciled to it and believe it all for the best." Tells Bill he likes Philadelphia as well as him, but that it will not be his home again. Is anxious to get home to settle his affairs and be off again. Says he is rushed with 50 letters of business. Tells him not to talk of whiskey as he cannot get a good drink. Says he is saving until he gets home. Written while aboard the USS "De Soto".
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