Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 to Sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.24 Author/Creator: Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 18, 1863 Pagination: 3.5 p. : envelope ; 19.8 x 31.5 cm. Order a Copy
He describes their trip to Maryland and Pennsylvania. Lately they have all the food they want but were forced to kill a great deal of sheep they didn't use... He expects Will Ferris to be home soon. Very faded and difficult to read. This letter is Henry's description of the odd feeling he recieved being on the invading side during his stay in Maryland.
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