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Collection Reference Number GLC09099.07
From Archive Folder Collection of James T. Gerry, United States Navy Commander 
Title James T. Gerry to Ann Gerry regarding an injured friend
Date 20 June 1851
Author Gerry, James Thompson (1797-1854)  
Recipient Gerry, Ann Thompson  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Writes to his sister, saying that his friend, Gerry, was badly injured in a fire, but hopes to continue his law practice. Written on board the U.S.S. "Albany" at Pensacola, Florida.
Subjects Disaster  Navy  Health and Medical  
People Gerry, James Thompson (1797-1854)  Gerry, Ann (1791-1883)  
Theme Naval & Maritime; Health & Medicine
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Additional Information James T. Gerry was a United States Naval Captain. He was the son of Elbridge Gerry, the fifth Vice President of the United States.
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859