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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.35 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 March 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 19.4 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Henry writes to his aunt from outside Richmond. Mentions that he sent her a Harpers monthly magazine. Reports the weather is warm and the roads are good. Expects to move to Richmond soon.

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
Henry, Arathusa, 1803-?

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