Gerry, James T., 1797-1854 to Ann Gerry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09099.10 Author/Creator: Gerry, James T., 1797-1854 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 February 1854 Pagination: 3 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Superior officer's jealousy, recent ports of call, and status of his officers. Believes his Commodore is jealous of him, and has therefore selected him for the most difficult missions possible. Many of his officers are sick. Of his voyage to Jamaica says "Jamaica is a wreck of what it formally was." Says the plantations are no longer functioning, which he blames on the emancipation of the slaves. "How any man in his right mind can advocate such a system of things perplexes me, and then to witness the general amalgamation of classes is too revolting to think of." Written on board the U.S.S. "Albany" at St. Jago de Cuba. Addressed to "Brother and sisters," sent to Ann Gerry and the rest of his siblings.
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