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(CIVIL WAR--PENNSYLVANIA.) Archive of 4 letters from Pvt. Edward Henry to his sister.
(CIVIL WAR--PENNSYLVANIA.) Archive of 4 letters from Pvt. Edward Henry to his sister. 17 pages on 5 sheets. 8vo, various conditions, all with stitching holes along left margin. Vp, 1862-64
- Notes: Edward Henry (ca. 1836-1899) of Pottsville, PA enlisted with the 96th Pennsylvania Infantry in 1861. His letters include some poignant passages: "I am sorry to hear of one of my old flames getting married but wish her all the enjoyments immagineable and a long and happy life" (Harrison''s Landing, VA, 26 July 1862). In the same letter, he discusses the imminent arrival of Burnside''s IX Corps and the presence of the ironclads Monitor and Galena to protect shipping. with--2 other letters from Pennsylvania soldiers: L[ysander?] S. Jordan (d. 1864), [143rd Pennsylvania Infantry?]. Hospital, West Philadelphia, 21 September 1863 * Stephen R. Jordan (d. 1890), 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry. Camp Dana, 27 March 1863.
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