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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.05 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: Langley, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 25, 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 24.7 cm Order a Copy

Henry write to his sister from Camp Griffin. Reports they will move on to Manassas, Virginia, any day carrying tents and knapsacks. States the constant rain and mud affects their ability to drill.

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
Henry, Angeline, 1843-?

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