Emma Henries and Henry C. Henries to Lucinda Kemp, 19 February 1865
U S Gen Hospital
Annapolis, Md
Feb 19th,
 
Mrs Lucinda Kemp
Madame
            Your husband arived here today by flag of truce, has been a prisoner four weeks Is sick with Chronic Diarrhea Is poorly, but has the best of care, and seems as comfortable as possible under the circumstances Is in very comfortable quarters. wants to hear from home, and would like to hear the home news—sends love to all,  Your friend
 
Emma Henries
Daughter of Chaplain H C Henries
Annapolis, Md.
 
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I would come see him if posable. He may not live.
H. C. Henries
Chaplain
USA
7522
DATABASE CONTENT
(7522)DL1325.015103Letters1865-02-19

Tags: Fear, Home, Hospitals, Illnesses, News, Prisoners of War

People - Records: 3

  • (2630) [recipient] ~ Kemp, Lucinda ~ Butterfield, Lucinda ~ Sawin, Lucinda
  • (2658) [writer] ~ Henries, Emma ~ Plaisted, Emma
  • (2659) [writer] ~ Henries, Henry Clay

Places - Records: 1

  • (486) [origination] ~ Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland

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Emma Henries and Henry C. Henries to Lucinda Kemp, 19 February 1865, DL1325.015, Nau Collection