William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry

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

Description: Letter discusses a false story in the newspapers about a rebel attack, and he reminds his wife to not worry needlessly. As well, he describes a trip to the theater in Washington with his cousin, Martha Henry Young. Watching for Lee's army, feels that more Union troops are needed in the area. Reference to Capt. Dillingham, Col. Jewett and to photographs other officers of the regiment being sent home. He also mentions money and gifts that he sent home.

Subject: Newspapers.; Reporters and reporting.; Confederate States of America Army.; United States Army. Vermont Infantry Regiment, 10th (1862-1865).; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects.; DillinghamEdwin 1839-1864.; Washington (D.C.).

Note [Digital Version]: 2013-02-13, Center for Digital Initiatives, University of Vermont Libraries

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