to Henry F. McSherry

McSherry, Richard M., 1792-? to Henry F. McSherry

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GLC#
GLC03523.21.02-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
21 November 1860
Author/Creator
McSherry, Richard M., 1792-?
Title
to Henry F. McSherry
Place Written
Martinsburg, Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.3 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

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 "The affairs in the South look very threatening - But when action comes they will find more difficulties in the way than they expect." Thinks they will reconsider and not break from the Union. Is worried he has too many temptations to spend his money where he is and will not send it home. Letter is fragile and has a partial tear along a fold.

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