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McSherry, Richard M., 1792-? to Henry F. McSherry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.21.54 Author/Creator: McSherry, Richard M., 1792-? Place Written: Martinsburg, West Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 March 1866 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Written by Richard to his son Henry. Makes reference to Henry's sister Anna returning from Washington where bureaucratic infighting involving Henry's resignation was taking place. Says reports of intemperance were stated against him. Says "Do my dear boy quit the poison I believe I once before went to you on the subject. It will destroy soul and body, distress fathers[,] sisters[,] and brothers." Envelope marked by Henry stating that the letter was received in Hong Kong on 5 May 1866.

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