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One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated Camp Ala., February 19, 1862. Mentions that he requested shoes and $25. Henry tells his sister he has heard a rumor that there had been a "big fight in Kentucky" in which they the...

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to My Dear Sister

One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated Camp Bartow, March 31, 1862. Mentions a soldier named Mr. Robinson who abandoned fighting and ran away from Union Army fire. Henry tells his sister he will be home in "four weeks at...

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to Ma

He writes that he is unable to see his mother after all, and must leave in the morning. He borrowed clothes from a friend.

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to Pa

One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated January 22, 1863. Pertains to life while stationed in the camp. Mentions that furlough was only given to four men in the company. In this short letter Henry discusses the furloughs the...

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to Pa

One letter addressed to W.B. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated February 1, 1863 at Camp Near Fredericksburg. Pertains to receiving an overcoat and that he had not been promoted. Also details that Will Biron had passed away. Henry is in winter camp...

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to My Dear Mother

One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated February 9, 1863. Mentions that he spoke to Colonel Foster recommending him for a furlough. Henry discusses the difficulty of getting a furlough and all the channels he must go...

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to Mother

He is currently on furlough and anxious to see his mother. He requests money and makes a list of all the clothing he needs. This is a list of articles Henry wants his mother to bring him now that he is on furlough. Written near Whitesburg, Alabama.

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to Sister

One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 1, 1863 and 5 miles from Richmond. Pertains to furlough; the cost that enslaved people were being sold at in Richmond. Henry notes that Richmond is getting dull, mainly because...

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to Ma

One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 4, 1863. Mentions that he had his ambrotype taken and provides no updates on furlough. Describes the trying task of getting a furlough from Law's Brigade of the Confederate...

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to Ma

One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 10, 1863. Mentions attending church, borrowing money to buy a gun, and his ambrotype. Henry's gun made it back home alright, and he is longing for home. His shoes, gloves and...

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