Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? to Angeline Henry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.19 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: Brattleboro, Vermont Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 August 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 24 cm, Width: 25.6 cm Order a Copy
Henry writes to his sister from the U.S. General Hospital in Brattleboro. Reports he is feeling better and expects a week furlough by the end of September. Remarks that he cannot afford to contribute money for her schooling and questions why she doesn't board to save the travel expenses. Comments that it has been two years to the day since he enlisted.
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