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- GLC#
- GLC02829.01-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- December 24, 1859
- Author/Creator
- Allen, Joseph H., fl. 1859-1865
- Title
- to Mary Mayberry
- Place Written
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Pagination
- 3 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19 cm
- Primary time period
- National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
- Sub-Era
- Age of Jackson
Allen was a sailor on the USS "Congress." Says he has sent several letters home, but wanted to write specifically to her because he does not want to her think he has forgotten her. Sends many individual greetings to friends and family. Reports that "I am truging along the same a[s,] ever plenty to eat and nothing to do but read and sleep[;] you know I always liked to sleep after eating a hearty dinner." Says Captain Hoffman came on board to see him and was sorry he had nothing to send by him. References several other naval vessels. Sends regards to his father, who he hopes is still working at the naval yard.
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