Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? to John and Sophia Henry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.04 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: Langley, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 January 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 12.3 cm. Order a Copy
Henry write to his parents from Camp Griffin. Informs them that he sent them a letter "...with my minature and a dollar in gold..." Reports he was on picket duty. States many men have shot their thumbs off.
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