Mrs. Perry

Lives Behind the Letters 16th Corps d’Afrique and 87th U.S. Colored Infantry, 1863–64

Not identified

James wrote to his mother in June 1864: “A Mrs. Perry, wife of Captain Perry, stationed at this place, and a native of Albany, New York, expects to return home soon and will stop a few days in Brooklyn where she has friends. She has your address and will call upon you; she has been very kind to me and you will find her a perfect Lady.” She had gone with her husband “through Virginia” (James, June 26, 1864). Her own name is not known.

Mentioned in 1: 1864 Jun 26