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 his hand is getting better and he hopes to return to his command in a couple of days. The army is currently resting, though there are rumors that the cavalry and gun boats will be going into action soon. He also writes that the army has confidence in Grant and Mead and that the loss of the railroad will hurt the Confederates, since they have a large army to feed and many civilians have fled to Richmond and Petersburg. As well, Henry writes of how much he misses his wife and how angry he is with Dr. Child for not authorizing leave. He also writes of having to put down the young horse he bought for his wife to ride because it caught glanders.

Subject: Military hospitals.; Rumor.; GrantUlysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) 1822-1885.; MeadeGeorge Gordon 1815-1872.; United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 10th (1862-1865).; Petersburg (Va.) -- History -- Siege, 1864-1865.; Horses.

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

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