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to John, Sophia and Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his parents and sister from a fort in Virginia. Name of fort is illegible. Reports he has a fever and chills. States he is going to enlist for five years to fight the Indians on the frontier. Requests news from home. Mentions all the...

GLC03523.07.30

to Sophia and John Henry

Henry writes to his parents from Richmond. Reports that Richmond was taken with very few injuries to his company. Advises them to sell one pair of cattle before the price drops. Inquires about the location of brother George.

GLC03523.07.34

to John Henry

Henry writes to his uncle John reporting on his cousin Josiah Henry's enlistment process. Mentions that Josiah put his glasses in his pocket in order to be accepted. Expresses deep sorrow as he watched Josiah's train leave for Washington, D.C...

GLC03523.07.02

to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents from a hospital in Brattleboro. Reports he is returning to his regiment in Washington. States the rebels have crossed the Potomac River and are trying to take Washington. Mentions he has sent power of attorney to them for...

GLC03523.07.26

to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents from Washington D.C. Mentions he will not be discharged until the fall even though the war is over. Anticipates a furlough over the summer. Expects a Washington review of the corps soon. Both letter and envelope have a...

GLC03523.07.37