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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.18 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E., 1840-? Place Written: Brattleboro, Vermont Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 August 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 28 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

Henry writes to his mother from the U.S. General Hospital in Brattleboro. Reports that he has had chronic diarrhea for three weeks and left his regiment on 29 July 1863. Expects to return to his regiment within two to three weeks. Comments there is no possibility for a furlough.

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

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