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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.32 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 January 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 24.3 cm Order a Copy

Henry writes to his mother from camp on the Weldon Railroad. Reports brother George is in the hospital with bronchitis. Comments on the high number of deserters. Informs three will be hung. Anticipates being paid in four weeks and will send 90 dollars.

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

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