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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.21.37 |
From Archive Folder | Letters to Assistant Surgeon Henry F. McSherry of the U.S. Navy |
Title | Anna McSherry to Henry F. McSherry regarding the attack on Fort Miller |
Date | 21 January 1865 |
Author | McSherry, Anna (b. 1833) |
Recipient | McSherry, Henry F. |
Document Type | Correspondence |
Content Description | Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Not signed, but handwriting matches previous signed letters by Anna. References receiving Henry's previous letter. Thought the danger he was in was over, but then they heard about the attack on Fort Fisher and they started to worry again. Hopes to hear he is alright. Tells him of the death of what appears to be a neighbor. Updates him on many friends and family members. Says she read reports of the stormy weather by him. Tells him "I think it is wonderful the fleet ships will not suffer more. I expect the loss of life was very great. I know you will do all you can for those who are stil living and suffering, poor wounded men." Goes on to say "I can see you have just as much of the command in your department saving life as any admiral that causes the destruction of it." Stains and fading from what appears to be water. |
Subjects | Surgeon Civil War Military History Union Forces Navy Woman Author Women's History Death Fortification Battle Injury or Wound Confederate States of America Health and Medical |
People | McSherry, Anna (b. 1833) McSherry, Henry F. (b. 1837) |
Place written | s.l. |
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 |