Combination letter copybook and diary kept by Dr. James Garry, an Irishman who immigrated to the United States in 1828. Letters preserved in copybook detail hi immigration, his first years in Baltimore (where he studied medicine), his work as Corresponding Secretary of the "Associated Friends of Ireland in the City of Baltimore," his continuing self-education in the Classics, interest in American politics, and solicitude for siblings who remained in Ireland. Inside cover contains several recipes. [Baltimore City], [undated]
Item — item: 5483
Dates
- Creation: [undated]
Use and Access to Collection
This collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
Contact:
University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
4130 Campus Drive
College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212
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University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
4130 Campus Drive
College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212
askhornbake@umd.edu