- GLC#
- GLC09099.01-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- September 30, 1831
- Author/Creator
- Gerry, James T., 1797-1854
- Title
- to Ann T. Gerry
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 7 p. : address ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
- Sub-Era
- Age of Jackson
Sightseeing in Italy while on shore leave. Tells his family about his time spent in Florence, Pisa, Rome and other cities, and the famous sights he has seen. Details the great artwork he has admired, and briefly mentions politics and governance in Italy. Written on board the U.S.S. "Concord" at Port Mahon. Written to his family, addressed to his mother.
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