Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? to Angeline Henry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.16 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: Bell Plain, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 April 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 23.2 cm Order a Copy
Henry writes to his sister from camp near Bell Plain. Comments that he has no stamps. Remarks on the cold wet spring. Inquires about her eyesight and wonders if she wears glasses to study. Requests news about home. Reports that he received his pay and has a lot of money. Expects to be home in 18 months.
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