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McSherry, Anna, 1833-? to Henry F. McSherry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.21.64 Author/Creator: McSherry, Anna, 1833-? Place Written: Martinsburg, West Virginia Type: Autograph letter Date: 30 April [no year] Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 18.8 cm, Width: 12.3 cm Order a Copy

Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Updates him on local marriages. Gives him other local news as well. Ends by saying "Pa does not say anything decided about your staying in China. I believe he thinks the risks are quite a balance to any advantage."

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