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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.01 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 September 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.1 cm Order a Copy

Henry writes to his cousin William from Merriden Hill, three miles outside Washington, D.C. Continues letter from Virginia on 28 September 1861. Mentions heavy rain and marching through knee-deep mud. Discusses marches and the men's health. Written on patriotic stationery.

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
Henry, William, fl. 1861

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