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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.11 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20 x 24.9 cm. Order a Copy

In a letter to his mother, Henry discusses in detail the cost of food. Reports sending money to them and complains about backpay. States they are camped on a large field with calvary and artillery within view of the rebel's picket. Mentions killed and wounded men. Also includes a note to his sister. No location is mentioned, but previous research suggested that he wrote this letter from Savages Station outside Richmond, Virginia.

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

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