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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02829.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters of the Allen Family, including five while on U.S. gunboats off South America |
| Title | Joseph H. Allen to Mary Mayberry about life on the USS Congress |
| Date | 24 December 1859 |
| Author | Allen, Joseph H. (fl. 1859-1865) |
| Recipient | Mayberry, Mary |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Allen was a sailor on the USS "Congress." Says he has sent several letters home, but wanted to write specifically to her because he does not want to her think he has forgotten her. Sends many individual greetings to friends and family. Reports that "I am truging along the same a[s,] ever plenty to eat and nothing to do but read and sleep[;] you know I always liked to sleep after eating a hearty dinner." Says Captain Hoffman came on board to see him and was sorry he had nothing to send by him. References several other naval vessels. Sends regards to his father, who he hopes is still working at the naval yard. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Navy Soldier's Letter Union Soldier's Letter Latin and South America Diet and Nutrition Military Provisions |
| Place written | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Children & Family |
| 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: Unit | USS Congress |