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- GLC#
- GLC03523.21.54-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- March 28, 1866
- Author/Creator
- McSherry, Richard M., 1792-?
- Title
- to Henry F. McSherry
- Place Written
- Martinsburg, West Virginia
- Pagination
- 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.6 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- Reconstruction
Written by Richard to his son Henry. Makes reference to Henry's sister Anna returning from Washington where bureaucratic infighting involving Henry's resignation was taking place. Says reports of intemperance were stated against him. Says "Do my dear boy quit the poison I believe I once before went to you on the subject. It will destroy soul and body, distress fathers[,] sisters[,] and brothers." Envelope marked by Henry stating that the letter was received in Hong Kong on 5 May 1866.
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