March 14, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 14, 1863. Provides updates of family and friends and that a friend fell in love with an unnamed girl in Huntsville. Henry mentions the goods he received from his mother, and brings up the fact that he toured the interior of the Merrimac No.2. He also mentions his little brother Willie's lack of prowess with a pen, and other family business. Of particular note is his statement "I still think Warren will come back. If he was here he wouldnt think of going to the yankees.

GLC00653.01.15

March 23, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated march 23, 1863. Mentions their location and health of the men in his company. Henry states how his unit left camp in a hurry, and then doubled back and returned to the very same camping spot. He explains that the enemy was crossing at a base near Fredericksburg, but was pushed back, allowing the relocating Confederates to return.

GLC00653.01.16

March 26, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

They drew for furloughs again and he got one of them. He hopes they will sign it and he can't wait to come home. Henry promises to telegraph from Richmond if he gets his furlough, of which he is still uncertain. Also, Henry mentions a march to Ashlund, of which he refers to as "the sweetest place on earth".

GLC00653.01.17

May 20, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

He asks for a pair of shoes. He met a Col. Aldredge who knows his father and he saw two yankee prisoners. Henry apparently did not get the furlough, as he asks for the shoes and the gloves he would have received "had I got [it]." 5 soldiers deserted his unit, and General Hood sent the cavalry after them, but have not come back yet. Also, apparently his "appointment" he has been waiting on is to be the Adjuctant of the 4th Alabama. In fact, he signs the letter with "Acting Adjuctant" of the 4th Alabama Vols. Henry also saw a few Union prisoners who had gotten sick and were left behind by their…

GLC00653.01.18

May 22, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

four men deserted but were caught and will be court marshaled. He asks his mother to make him new pants and a coat as the other coat she sent was 5 inches too short. Henry still hasnt received the appointment, and the missing soldiers, which now numbered 9, have been found. They are going to be brought before the Division Courts Marshall and Henry suspects that they will be shot. Also, Henry theorizes that he would be happy in the 48th, as he likes the Colonel and the Colonel likes him.

GLC00653.01.19

circa 1861-1864

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Henry tells his sister of the weather during his march to Culpepper. Of note is his grapevine knowlege through Colonel Sheffield (of the 48th) that General Ewell had caught several messengers from Union General Hooker to Slocum, and one of these messages was a dispatch with instructions to cross the mountains at Snigglers Gap. However, this never happened. Also,Henry is quite excited that a young lady from back home is going to be sending him a letter.

GLC00653.01.20

June 8, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

They had an order to cross the Rappahannock and drive the enemy out but it was countermanded and they are now back at their old camp. Henry states that General Law had commanded the Regiments in his brigade to cross the Rappahannock and charge the enemy, but this was countermanded by Lee. It appears from the letter as if the amount of fighting is picking up. Written near Culpeper, Virginia.

GLC00653.01.21

June 21, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

They crossed the Shenandoah the other day and they expect to go to Maryland and Pennsylvania next. Major Scuggs will deliver this letter because he has been discharged and is going home. This letter serves as foreshadowing of Lee's invasion into Pennsylvania in July.

GLC00653.01.22

15 June 1864

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen

GLC06559.161

31 December 1864

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Year not visible.

GLC06559.167

3 September 1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Year not visible.

GLC06559.168

7 April 1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Year not visible.

GLC06559.169

30 April 1861

Chrisler, M., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hiram A. Blodgett

Chrisler writes that he is glad Blodgett is ready to fight for the Union He refers to some photographs he has included (not in collection). There is a note which indicates that Chrisler was a war photographer. The envelope has a seal in the image of Lincoln.

GLC02248.01.01

30 April 1861

Chrisler, M., fl. 1861

Typed letter

Title: to Hiram A. Blodgett

This is the typed version of GLC02248.01.01.

GLC02248.01.02

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hiram A. Blodgett

The company has enclosed a few fabric samples withe prices marked on them. They will be used to make a uniform.

GLC02248.02.01

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Typed letter

Title: to Hiram A. Blodgett

This is the typed version of GLC02248.02.01.

GLC02248.02.02

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Textile

Title: [blue fabric swatch]

Handwritten tag reads 1.95 Double 78 cents.

GLC02248.02.03

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Textile

Title: [blue fabric swatch #2]

Handwritten tag reads 1.37.

GLC02248.02.04

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Textile

Title: [black fabric swatch]

Handwritten tag reads Double Width 1.75.

GLC02248.02.05

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Textile

Title: [black fabric swatch #2]

Handwritten tag reads Double Width 1.50.

GLC02248.02.06

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Textile

Title: [black fabric swatch #3]

Handwritten tag reads 1.50.

GLC02248.02.07

31 August 1861

Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861

Textile

Title: [black fabric swatch #4]

GLC02248.02.08

3 September 1861

Strong Brothers and Co., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hiram A. Blodgett

They have enclosed a blue twill fabric sample.

GLC02248.03.01

3 September 1861

Strong Brothers and Co., fl. 1861

Typed letter

Title: to Hiram A. Blodgett

This is the typed version of GLC02248.03.01.

GLC02248.03.02

3 September 1861

Strong Brothers and Co., fl. 1861

Textile

Title: [Blue twill fabric sample]

GLC02248.03.03