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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.37 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 May 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20.4 x 25.7 cm. Order a Copy

Henry writes to his parents from Washington D.C. Mentions he will not be discharged until the fall even though the war is over. Anticipates a furlough over the summer. Expects a Washington review of the corps soon. Both letter and envelope have a "Sanitary Commission" emblem.

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

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