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1 April 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He tells his son he has called to order the cap he requested but he will not get it until Friday so he will mail it Saturday at the latest.

GLC07705.360

1861-1877

Textile

Title: Satin Stitch pattern of pink flower

GLC02171.08.1

1861-1877

Ephemera

Title: Milliner's Business Card

Mrs. N.A. Ingram of Wilmington

GLC02171.08.2

14 October 1862

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

They've been marching for four days. John Larr is currently in the hospital. He, himself has a cold and has been exempt from duty for two days. He requests a pair of boots be made for him.

GLC02173.01

4 August 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes he is enjoying himself and has received the handkerchief.

GLC02173.14

5 October 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister

They took the railroad to Brashies City. They will have about 200 miles to march. He requests socks.

GLC02173.19

11 November 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister

The Rebels acknowledged a loss of 200 men while their side did not lose more than 20, but many were captured and wounded. He gives suggestions for boots and an overcoat he wants made for him.

GLC02173.20

10 August 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dear wife

He found a friend's shawl safe in the officers' tent. Many soldiers were sworn in to service. One boy tried to get a discharge because he never expected to go and only joined because the other boys taunted him. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.11

December 11, 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He mentions a Mrs. Hawkes's husband who has behaved cowardly and has not really been put to the test. He mentions various clothes that he's received and how they fit him.

GLC02182.24

February 23, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC00653.01.30

February 29, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC00653.01.31

January 31, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The night before they left Savannah there was a fire, caused by incendiaries. Along the road between there and Savannah he describes it as the poorest he's seen. He hopes his father received the watch and money he sent.

GLC00653.11.04

September 16, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

In the letter, Laurens W. Wolcott talks about the new clothes he has purchased and received from the army. He bought new shirts and received a new blanket.

GLC00653.11.23

June 24, 1861

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 name and asks his mother to convey messages to them. Toward the end of the letter, however, Henry explains that Harper's Ferry was definitely evacuated and the men there moved to Winchester, VA. Henry admits feeling guilty for "driving a pen at $1000 a year" while soldiers from his old company make only $132 a year, and thus it is only right that he…

GLC00653.01.05

February 19, 1862

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Confederates had lost 11,000 men, and Generals Beauregard and Pillow had been cut off.

GLC00653.01.07

February 1, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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, as he mentions that his tent now has a chimney which has made it quite comfortable. Henry's promotion still has not come in. He discusses his sorrow at the death of "Will Bison" and mentions that he will send his rifle home if "Willie Faris ever goes home."

GLC00653.01.10

May 20, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

He asks for a pair of shoes. He met a Colonel 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 Adjutant 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…

GLC00653.01.18

May 22, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

In his letter, Henry Stokes Figures mentions that 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 hasn't 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

October 6, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear Ma

He has some ladies' shoes he plans to give his mother when he finally sees her. From Colonel Sheffield, he hired a boy, possibly an enslaved individual at 20 dollars per month. Letter is very faded and illegible. Discusses family business, as well as deaths in the area and in the regiment, for which he wishes to have some part in doing service to the names of the fallen. Letter written near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

GLC00653.01.29