McSherry, Richard M., 1818-? to Henry F. McSherry

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GLC#
GLC03523.21.46-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
25 November 1865
Author/Creator
McSherry, Richard M., 1818-?
Title
to Henry F. McSherry
Place Written
Baltimore, Maryland
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Written by Richard to his brother Henry. Says he has not heard from him since he sailed. Tells him that their father and sister Anna have received letter from him though. Says "They were very much astonished at your resignation and Pa seems quite distressed about it. You must be aware that the practice of medicine is a very unpromising field for aspirants, in which success is very slow and enumeration is for the most part, but very moderate." Says it will be more difficult because there are more medical men unemployed after the war. Says he will not make his navy salary again for 20 years. Updates him on friends and family.

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