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Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? to Sophia Henry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.15 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: Bell Plain, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 21.2 cm, Width: 26.3 cm Order a Copy

Henry writes to his mother from camp near Bell Plain. Comments on a land purchase she is considering and offers 80 dollars. Advises her to sell the crops before moving. Offers to send more money once he gets his pay.

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
Henry, Sophia, 1813-?

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