Henry, George P., fl. 1846 to Angeline Henry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.28 Author/Creator: Henry, George P., fl. 1846 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 August 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 24.7 cm Order a Copy
Henry writes to his sister from Fort Willard, Virginia. Reports he has not been paid yet. Refers to soldiers going home because their time is up. Informs her that he drills on the big guns for heavy artillery. Discusses eating corn, peaches, and watermelon.
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