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Euby, E.R.D., fl. 1865 to Henry F. McSherry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.21.38 Author/Creator: Euby, E.R.D., fl. 1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 March 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.4 cm Order a Copy

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.

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