Henry James ALS to [Gilbert] James, April 30, 1864
[Box 104, Folder 26, Schoff Civil War Collection]
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- Series
- [Box 104, Folder 26, Schoff Civil War Collection]
- Title
- Henry James ALS to [Gilbert] James, April 30, 1864
- Writer
- James, Henry, 1825-1913
- Type
- letter
- Recipient
- James, Gilbert, 1822-1865
- Canvas
- Image 1
- Document Info
- Maple Grove, [near Saginaw, Michigan]
- 1864 April 30
- Method and Signature Status
- autograph manuscript signed
- Notes
- Has not received orders from the army to leave and so remains at Maple Grove. No news of importance, except war news. Has been "tinkering in the garden." Has been looking at land and thinks he has found one that suits him; hopes his brother will help him get it. Feels badly leaving his family without good support. Fears his brother will not get out of debt. If Henry doesn't return, hopes his brother will help his family.
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https://quod.lib.umich.edu/j/jameshenry/jameshenry.1042.604/1
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"Henry James ALS to [Gilbert] James, April 30, 1864." In the digital collection Henry James Family Correspondence, 1855-1865 (bulk 1859-1865). https://name.umdl.umich.edu/jameshenry.1042.604. William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 5, 2025.