Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

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  • D2022-JBC-0217-0035.jpg

    Envelope addressed to Mrs. Dr. Thomas H. Sherwood from her husband during his administration of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia. The envelope is addressed from the Asylum and bears the name of "Dr. Jno. M. Galt" which has been crossed out with a pen. Dr. John Minson Galt was the longtime administrator of the Asylum whose recent death led to Sherwood's appointment there by the Union Army. An 1862 George Washington 3 cent stamp is affixed to the upper right corner of the envelope. It has been cancelled by an ink stamp from Old Point Comfort dated sometime in 1862.
  • D2022-JBC-0217-0032.jpg

    Dr. Thomas H. Sherwood letter to his wife sent care of Professor Mitchell in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The undated letter was sent by Sherwood during his administration of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum (now Eastern State Hospital, Williamsburg, Virginia) in 1862. Sherwood encourages his wife to look after her health, discusses family and friends and his situation at the Asylum.
  • D2022-JBC-0217-0029.jpg

    Thomas H. Sherwood letter to his wife written from Williamsburg, Virginia, on August 23rd, 1862. Sherwood writes to explain how he became the superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum (now Eastern State Hospital) following the death of Dr. John Minson Galt and the resignation of Galt's successor. He also describes the institution, its inhabitants and the grounds for his wife. He closes by encouraging her to look after her health.
  • D2022-JBC-0217-0027.jpg

    Order issued by Colonel William W. Averell, commander of the 1st Cavalry Brigade, to Dr. Thomas H. Sherwood, assistant surgeon of the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry, dated August 21, 1862. Averell orders Sherwood to assume the administration of the Eastern Virginia Lunatic Asylum (now Eastern State Hospital) in Williamsburg, Virginia. Averell's order directs Sherwood to remain behind and continue at the Asylum even if the town should be retaken by Confederate forces.
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