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circa 1863
[Carte de visite of Amos Lewis]
Accompanied a letter from Amos to his nephew Seth Lewis, written in January 1863. Carte de visite provides an elderly depiction of Amos Lewis.
GLC03229.02
29 March 1866
McSherry, Anna, 1833-?
to Henry F. McSherry
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. She seems to have had a meeting with "Mr. Welles" -- possibly the Secretary of Navy Gideon Welles. She thinks one of the charges brought against Henry was disloyalty. She is surprised because "you and Pa at the...
GLC03523.21.55
7 April 1866
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Says their father wants him to send home an allotment ticket. Says their father would be able to put the payment, which is in gold, to good use, maybe to purchase land. Continues letter on 18 April 1866...
GLC03523.21.56
26 May 1866
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Hopes he comes home from the Pacific soon. Says the newspapers include exciting accounts of mining in Nevada and Colorado. Says the papers are filled with news of war in Europe (Austria and Italy). Mentions that...
GLC03523.21.57
4 June 1866
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Is upset that he does not write more often. Says "I have no one else but you to look to. Pa often tells me he is old and is not able to work as he once did, and cannot live much longer." Goes on to say "you know...
GLC03523.21.58
8 July 1866
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Says there has been hot weather lately and that their father is in good health. Says he has not answered whether he would like to take advantage of an investment opportunity in a house in Baltimore for 200...
GLC03523.21.59
1861-1865
C.R., fl. 16th century
Marked that it was written from "Vermont - after dinner," probably referring to the USS "Vermont." Thanks McSherry for his note of that morning and says that he has seen nothing of the requisitions he requested. Says he sent a request to him this...
GLC03523.21.60
28 December 1866
McSherry, Willie, fl. 1866
to mother
Letter written by Willie McSherry to his mother on one side. Verso has a second letter by one of Willie's sisters (the letter is signed, but the signature is too faded to read). Their mother, probably Eliza, appears to be in Martinsburg visiting her...
GLC03523.21.61
2 December 1861
McSherry, Henry F., fl. 1837
to Gideon Welles
Written by McSherry as Assistant Surgeon aboard the USS "Vandalia" to Welles as Secretary of Navy. Marked "Copy" at bottom. Acknowledges receiving Welles's order of 30 November 1861 to proceed to Philadelphia and to report to Commodore Pendergast for...
GLC03523.21.62
20 March [no year]
to Mrs. Thackmorton
Two separate letters with the same GLC number. First one was written by an anonymous member of the U.S. Navy who served with Henry McSherry to a Mrs. Thackmorton. In response to a previous letter from Mrs. Thackmorton, he says she will write a...
GLC03523.21.63
30 April [no year]
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Updates him on local marriages. Gives him other local news as well. Ends by saying "Pa does not say anything decided about your staying in China. I believe he thinks the risks are quite a balance to any advantage...
GLC03523.21.64
6 October 1866
Vedder, Gill, fl. 1866
Says he is sorry the accompanying articles (not included here) were not sent yesterday. Sends a recipe for an unknown substance consisting of: 9 pounds of flax seed meal and 1 ounce quinine. Date of creation and place written from docket.
GLC03523.21.65
13 August 1880
to unknown
Wants the recipient to have a "national life" and thinks that Jimmie has put himself in a situation to only have a "provisional life." Says recipient has great talent. The recipient appears to be a Congressman. Writer uses a new pen on second page...
GLC03523.21.66
30 April 1863
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
Thanks his family for the letter and the trunk of food they sent him. He has packed his winter clothing and will be sending it home so as to not carry it around during the summer months. Writes that there is rumor that his regiment will join the...
GLC07460.026
5 May 1863
Writes that furloughs have begun and three men will be allowed to go from each company. His brigade will be kept in Gallatan for the time being, as Gallatan is a very important position to keep. Writes that there will soon be a fight at...
GLC07460.027
8 May 1863
to his sister Martha [Spohn]
Thanks his sister for sending him a letter and food with a fellow soldier. Playfully writes to his sister that as he is writing he is being distracted by a chunk of maple sugar sent to him by his aunt. He writes that while on picket he has found...
GLC07460.028
20 May 1863
Thanks his family for the cakes they sent him with Bob Thomas. Writes that they are refixing the camp, rearranging tents and building fireplaces for company cooking. Complains of the amount of flies increasing as the weather gets warmer. Reports...
GLC07460.029
22 May 1863
Tells his family not to worry if they don't hear from him soon, as he is preparing to march and will not be able to write for a while. Reports that the rebs have moved but it is not exactly known where to. He comments on the poor quality of farming...
GLC07460.030
30 September 1831
Gerry, James T., 1797-1854
to Ann T. Gerry
Sightseeing in Italy while on shore leave. Tells his family about his time spent in Florence, Pisa, Rome and other cities, and the famous sights he has seen. Details the great artwork he has admired, and briefly mentions politics and governance in...
GLC09099.01
12 March 1839
Writing to his mother, discusses time spent with relatives and plans to sail soon. Describes his time with his cousins, and reports they are doing well. Gives news about his ship and his upcoming orders. Written on board the U.S.S. "Warren."
GLC09099.02
30 May 1839
Witnessing battle during a Mexican rebellion, low opinion of the Mexican army. From his ship Gerry has been watching the battle between the Mexican Government under Santa Anna and revolutionary forces led by Jose de Urrea, a former ally of Santa...
GLC09099.03
20 March 1850
to Elbridge T. Gerry
Instructions on how to act properly as a young man. Advises his nephew to study, especially history, act with respect and be the protector of his family. Also gives advice on how to act towards girls and reports news of other family members....
GLC09099.06
20 June 1851
to Ann Gerry
Friend badly burned when his office building catches fire. Writes to his sister, saying that his friend Gerry was badly injured in the fire, but hopes to continue his law practice. Written on board the U.S.S. "Albany" at Pensacola, Florida.
GLC09099.07
22 February 1853
Gives advice to his young nephew and relates stories from his travels at sea. Encourages Elbridge to read and learn in coming years to "lay a foundation which will influence all your future prospects." Describes the city of Pensacola, which he is...
GLC09099.08
28 January 1854
Tells his nephew about his various ports of call in Latin America. Says he went on official business in Caracas, gave his advice to the men working on the Panama railroad, and visited St. Thomas. Briefly describes some of his ports of call....
GLC09099.09
24 February 1854
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...
GLC09099.10
29 April 1854
Says he has been on important missions recently, including a trip to observe construction of the Panama railroad. Advises his nephew to study hard in college, build towards his future, and warns of what befalls those who do not apply themselves....
GLC09099.11
12 May 1854
Advises Elbridge to study hard while at college and says this is the best way to assure a bright future. Says he has not been receiving his newspapers, and is having trouble finding good carpenters to repair boats. Written on board the U.S.S....
GLC09099.12
28 May 1854
Very pleased with praise he has received from the government for his recent actions as a Navy captain. The Navy Department has "sent me a highly complimentary letter approving most fully my official acts during my last cruise, many of which were...
GLC09099.13
20 June 1854
Changing times have led to changes in American ways of life and religion. Marvels at the advances of the era, and how much life is changing and advancing. Worries that the "Romanists," meaning Catholics, are trying to take over the country, though...
GLC09099.14
1 March 1844
Sinclair, William, fl. 1844
[Check made out to James T. Gerry]
Check made out to James T. Gerry for one hundred and thirty seven dollars and eighty eight cents. Check was attached with a nail to a later note, explaining that the check was a Naval pay receipt.
GLC09099.15.01
12 September 1891
Bannerman, Francis, 1851-1918
Attaching a check from Gerry's uncle. States that the check attached to the letter by a nail is a pay receipt from James T. Gerry.
GLC09099.15.02
Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893
[Engraving of James T. Gerry]
Engraving of United States Navy commander James T. Gerry.
GLC09099.16
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