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

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GLC#
GLC03523.07.21-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
January 29, 1864
Author/Creator
Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
Title
to Sophia Henry
Place Written
Burlington, Vermont
Pagination
3 p. : envelope Height: 19.4 cm, Width: 24.2 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Henry writes to his mother, probably from Burlington, Vermont. Discusses the delay with his pay in great detail and informs her she will have to "hire" the money for a land purchase. Advises her to take a mortgage on the oxen. Comments on the weather and on his living quarters. States there are many deserters coming into their lines.

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