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28 November 1863
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
Various news; says he approves of a monument for daughter Lucy (deceased). With postscript "No News."
GLC04558.125
31 January 1861
McSherry, Richard M., 1792-?
to Henry F. McSherry
From his father. References previous letters. There is confusion where the writer should send letters - to New York or Fortress Monroe in Virginia.
GLC03523.21.01
21 November 1860
Written by Richard to his son Henry as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy. References receiving Henry's letter the day before. Says he is in negotiations with John Janney(?) to purchase his farm "as you were so anxious I should buy land." Claims...
GLC03523.21.02
27 November 1860
McSherry, Anna, 1833-?
Written by Anna to her brother Henry who was an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Brooklyn, New York aboard the USS "Vandalia." References receiving Henry's letter. Says he ought to get any books that he wants as "time spent in...
GLC03523.21.03
28 November 1860
Written by Richard to his son Henry as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy. References receiving his letter. Gives him investment advice. Tells him Tom is getting married tomorrow, Anna is writing him again, and that Dr. McGary will stop and call...
GLC03523.21.05
30 November 1860
Written by Anna to his brother Henry in the U.S. Navy. Letter is extremely faded in most sections and is hard to read. References receiving a letter from him. Says she cannot write a book, but has thought of writing children's stories. Wishes he was...
GLC03523.21.06
December 1860
Written by Anna to her brother Henry who was in the U.S. Navy. Says the family was wondering what he was doing at the breakfast table this morning. Wants to know if he wants the "Intelligencer" or the "Mirror," or some other newspaper. Says she will...
GLC03523.21.07
circa early 1861
Large parts of the letter are faded and it is hard to read. References receiving Henry's letter. Says she is sorry to hear that he is to lose Mr. Cunningham - who appeared to be a naval officer on Henry's ship. She knew he was an agreeable companion...
GLC03523.21.08
20 May 1861
P., John, fl. 1861
to William [McSherry]
Writer and recipient unknown. Could possibly be written to William McSherry, who could be related to Eliza McSherry of Littlestown, Pennsylvania or Richard McSherry of Martinsburg, Virginia. Eliza has letters in this collection to her brother Henry...
GLC03523.21.09
circa mid 1861
Letter is faded with water damage and mold. Written by Anna to her brother Henry in the U.S. Navy. Henry seems to have contracted malaria. Says through the tone of his letter she assumes his health is better. Asks if he has taken the quinine. Says...
GLC03523.21.10
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