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Henry, Josiah E. (b. 1840) to Angeline Henry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.09 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E. (b. 1840) Place Written: Langley, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 March 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 15.1 x 28 cm. Order a Copy

Henry writes to his sister from Camp Griffin. Reports there are two to three drills a day. Comments there is no chance to get lonesome with so many men around. Requests she write often and report on local news.

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
Henry, Angeline, 1843-?

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