William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry

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Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War; William Wirt Henry Correspondence

Description: Henry writes that Brigade Commander Colonel William Emerson is on leave and Henry is now in command of the Brigade. It appears they are now in winter quarters and Henry writes that he does not feel it is safe for his wife to visit this camp, as the railroads are being torn up by ‚Äúguerillas‚Äù and trains are being captured. He then discusses when or whether he will resign, since Col. Truax in under arrest, depending on the resignation of Colonel Emerson and the possibility that Henry might command the Brigade.

Subject: Guerrilla warfare.; Railroad trains.; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Destruction and pillage.; Armed Forces -- Officers.

Note [Digital Version]: 2013-06-25, Center for Digital Initiatives, University of Vermont Libraries

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