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McSherry, Richard M. (b. 1792) to Henry F. McSherry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.21.01 Author/Creator: McSherry, Richard M. (b. 1792) Place Written: [various places] Type: Autograph letter Date: 31 January 1861 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20 x 12.3 cm. Order a Copy

From his father. References previous letters. There is confusion where the writer should send letters - to New York or Fortress Monroe in Virginia.

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