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McSherry, Eliza, 1829-? to Henry F. McSherry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.21.11 Author/Creator: McSherry, Eliza, 1829-? Place Written: Littlestown, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 September 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Extremely faded letter with water damage and mold. Written by Eliza to her brother Henry in the U.S. Navy. Seems that several of Henry's friends have been killed. She says she especially is sad at the loss of Holmes and tries to console him. Says "I heard a lady say the other day that she would prefer her friend to be killed ... rather than wounded and suffering on the battlefield. that is terrible indeed." Updates him on friends and family.

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