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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.21 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: Burlington, Vermont Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 29, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 19.4 cm, Width: 24.2 cm Order a Copy

Henry writes to his mother, probably from Burlington, Vermont. Discusses the delay with his pay in great detail and informs her she will have to "hire" the money for a land purchase. Advises her to take a mortgage on the oxen. Comments on the weather and on his living quarters. States there are many deserters coming into their lines.

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

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