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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.21.53 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters to Assistant Surgeon Henry F. McSherry of the U.S. Navy |
| Title | Anna McSherry to Henry F. McSherry regarding accusations of liquor smuggling |
| Date | 27 March 1866 |
| Author | McSherry, Anna (b. 1833) |
| Recipient | McSherry, Henry F. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Relates the story of the bureaucratic infighting involving his resignation. A man named Horowitz wanted to take Henry's place, but Admiral Lee intervened to keep the resignation open. There were accusations of Henry smuggling liquor on board and that he was "a drinking man." His honor was defended though and says "no one will ever say one word against you if I can help it." Creator inferred from content. |
| Subjects | Surgeon Woman Author Women's History Navy Military History Government and Civics Corruption and Scandal Alcohol Smuggling Children and Family |
| People | McSherry, Anna (b. 1833) McSherry, Henry F. (b. 1837) |
| Place written | s.l. |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Sister |