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

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GLC#
GLC03523.07.11-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
13 June 1862
Author/Creator
Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
Title
to Sophia Henry
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 24.9 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

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.

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