Henry James ALS to Gilbert James, February 10, 1863
[Box 104, Folder 24, Schoff Civil War Collection]
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- [Box 104, Folder 24, Schoff Civil War Collection]
- Title
- Henry James ALS to Gilbert James, February 10, 1863
- Writer
- James, Henry, 1825-1913
- Type
- letter
- Recipient
- James, Gilbert, 1822-1865
- Canvas
- Image 1
- Document Info
- Grand Rapids, [Michigan]
- 1863 February 10
- Method and Signature Status
- autograph manuscript signed
- Notes
- Sorry to hear Gilbert was ill. Rumors in camp about departure time. War sentiment is divided; Henry plans to see the war through. Phena is living at George's house. She has the cow with her. Hired Mr. Hurry to take care of the oxen. Wishes Gilbert to take care of Phena, buy her land to put a house on. She has enough to sell to build the house and can make a living with the oxen. Has not yet received his bounty. "if I shoul live to see Peace declaired again I shall hope to see you again." Direct to Co. C. Le[e] Barracks, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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"Henry James ALS to Gilbert James, February 10, 1863." In the digital collection Henry James Family Correspondence, 1855-1865 (bulk 1859-1865). https://name.umdl.umich.edu/jameshenry.1042.402. William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 7, 2025.