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McSherry, Henry F., fl. 1837 to Gideon Wells

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09324.39 Author/Creator: McSherry, Henry F., fl. 1837 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 April 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 35.2 x 22.1 cm. Order a Copy

McSherry to Gideon Wells, Secretary of the US Navy on his appointment to surgeon.

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