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McSherry, Alice, fl. 1864-1865 to Henry F. McSherry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.21.42 Author/Creator: McSherry, Alice, fl. 1864-1865 Place Written: Hillside, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 September 1865 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 13.4 cm Order a Copy

Very wordy, gossipy, and meandering letter written by Alice to her cousin Henry. Signed twice by Alice. Apologizes for sending a book with pencilings. Also sent him some pamphlets. Mentions in passing that Henry was previously off the coast of Africa. Wonders if he received her letters addressed to the Cape of Good Hope. Hoped to have quiet time in the house, but has not had it because its been runover with company. Goes on to describe the guests. Says they have been discussing Shakespeare and says "After the Holy Bible, I esteem Shakespeare above all books." Says they sometimes break into small groups and discuss other authors. Goes on about the weather and her health, saying she was told she had the symptoms of brain fever. Henry appears to be off Batavia, Java.

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