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

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GLC#
GLC03523.07.22-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 9, 1864
Author/Creator
Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
Title
to John and Sophia Henry
Place Written
Burlington, Vermont
Pagination
2 p. : envelope Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 24.3 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Henry writes to his parents, probably from Burlington, Vermont. Refers to some fighting and the fact their lines are very weak. Discusses a delay in his pay. Comments on the cold, rainy weather. Letter has the logo of the "U.S. Christian Commission," which was a women's organization formed in 1861 to distribute Bibles, goods and supplies to the Union army.

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