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Collection Reference Number GLC03523.21.49
From Archive Folder Letters to Assistant Surgeon Henry F. McSherry of the U.S. Navy 
Title Anna McSherry to Henry F. McSherry regarding his resignation from the Navy
Date 29 November 1865
Author McSherry, Anna (b. 1833)  
Recipient McSherry, Henry F.  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Says their father told him to write in every letter that Henry should not resign from the Navy. He fears that some letters will be lost and wants to make sure Henry hears his views. The resignation has been withheld until he gets home. It appears he wanted to get involved with business with his cousin William. Both Richard and Henry's father say they are not ready and are accustomed to living as gentleman. Fears they won't be ready for the jump. Says "Cousin Wm. is talking of selling his farm and Pa is so afraid that he will let everything slip thro' his fingers. He seems to think it beneath him to make a good bargain or else people cheat him." Their father thinks William only has half of what his father left him and that he has poor judgment. On 2nd page writes from Littlestown, Pennsylvania on 7 December. Reports that their sister Eliza was sick, but that their father administered some medicine and that she is getting better. Updates him on friends and family. Tells him that their father is thinking about going to New York, but that they suspect he won't because he is "shy of engaging in business there." Unsigned letter, but creator inferred from content. Letter is extremely faded in parts.
Subjects Surgeon  Woman Author  Women's History  Navy  Military History  Children and Family  Finance  Agriculture and Animal Husbandry  Estate  Health and Medical  Drugs  Corruption and Scandal  Forgery and Fraud  
People McSherry, Anna (b. 1833)  McSherry, Henry F. (b. 1837)  
Place written Martinsburg, West Virginia
Theme The American Civil War; 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  
Civil War: Theater of War Main Eastern Theater