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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.22 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: Burlington, Vermont Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 9, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 24.3 cm Order a Copy

Henry writes to his parents, probably from Burlington, Vermont. Refers to some fighting and the fact their lines are very weak. Discusses a delay in his pay. Comments on the cold, rainy weather. Letter has the logo of the "U.S. Christian Commission," which was a women's organization formed in 1861 to distribute Bibles, goods and supplies to the Union army.

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
Henry, Sophia, 1813-?
Henry, John, 1806-?

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