Parrott, Henry C. to sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03858.02.21 Author/Creator: Parrott, Henry C. Place Written: Huntsville, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 March 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy
He has his old position on General Grose's staff. Grose gave Henry a horse and says that Henry will not be on duty anymore and could have stayed at home as long as he liked. [continued on 12 March] They will march tomorrow. Grose is going home and wants Henry to accompany him, but Henry will stay with the army until he is mustered out in August.
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