Henry, Josiah E. (b. 1840) to Sophia Henry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.07.11 Author/Creator: Henry, Josiah E. (b. 1840) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20 x 24.9 cm. Order a Copy
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.
Henry enlisted on 27 August 1861 in Vermont as a private. He mustered into "I" Co., Vermont 5th Infantry.
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