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to Ma

One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated January 24, 1861. In the beginning of the letter Henry discusses family members and their welfare, as well as their behavior. Henry mentions quite a few young women back home by...

GLC00653.01.05

to My Dear Sister

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 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...

GLC00653.01.09

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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