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

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GLC#
GLC03523.07.14-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 12, 1863
Author/Creator
Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
Title
to Sophia Henry
Place Written
Bell Plain, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 23.9 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Henry writes to his mother from camp near Bell Plain. Reports he was on picket duty for three days and has two drills a day. Mentions Union General Joseph Hooker is in command and they may be moving south soon. Discusses her desire to move west and advises against it. Complains about back pay. Reports the need for more drafting to replenish troops. Describes his living conditions.

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