Henry, William, fl. 1861 to John Henry

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GLC03523.07.02
GLC#
GLC03523.07.02-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
September 23, 1861
Author/Creator
Henry, William, fl. 1861
Title
to John Henry
Place Written
Westford, Vermont
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 27 cm, Width: 26.3 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Henry writes to his uncle John reporting on his cousin Josiah Henry's enlistment process. Mentions that Josiah put his glasses in his pocket in order to be accepted. Expresses deep sorrow as he watched Josiah's train leave for Washington, D.C. Reports Josiah will be sending money to him. Includes a scrap from a diary with short note to his uncle Ansel, not signed. Envelope has a patriotic emblem.

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