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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC09099.09 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of James T. Gerry, United States Navy Commander |
| Title | James T. Gerry to Elbridge T. Gerry discussing his various ports of call in Latin America |
| Date | 28 January 1854 |
| Author | Gerry, James Thompson (1797-1854) |
| Recipient | Gerry, Elbridge Thomas |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Tells his nephew about his various ports of call in Latin America. Says he went on official business in Caracas, gave his advice to the men working on the Panama railroad, and visited St. Thomas. Briefly describes some of his ports of call. Written on board the U.S.S. "Albany" at Greytown, Nicaragua, also known as San Juan del Norte. |
| Subjects | Navy Children and Family Latin and South America Railroad Caribbean Global History and Civics |
| People | Gerry, James Thompson (1797-1854) Gerry, Elbridge Thomas (1837-1927) |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Children & Family; Foreign Affairs |
| 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. Elbridge T. Gerry founded the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and worked on various other humanitarian causes. He was the grandson 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 |