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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.23 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: Culpeper, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 February 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 18.3 x 23.2 cm. Order a Copy

Henry writes to his parents from Brandy Station, Virginia. Discusses how they should pay for the land purchase. States he will send them seventy-five dollars on 1 May 1864. Reports there are 23 new recruits for the company and 250 for the regiment.

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

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