July 18, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

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.

GLC00653.01.24

July 31, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear parents

He was at Bunker Hill when he heard there were yankees in Huntsville. Col. Sheffield got a letters saying there were refugees and negroes from Madison. They are now in Culpeper, VA. Henry describes his actions at Gettysburg.

GLC00653.01.25

Circa 1861-1864

Autograph manuscript

Title: [List of some men in the company]

Some have marked their names with an x. Scoggs, Harris, Leftwich, Timberlake, Franks, Furiss, Pillow, Hickman, Bradofrd, Coles, mastin, Winston, Robinson. List of names in Henry's regiment.

GLC00653.01.26

August 7, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear Ma

He expresses his sympathies toward his grandma.He does not think he will get to go home soon and asks which part of Huntsville his father wants to move to. Essentially this letter is family business. Henry wants to know how his family is and where the yankees have gone.Written near Fredericksburg, Virginia

GLC00653.01.27

September 5, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear Ma

He heard that Charlie Faris is going to Gaston's company. he knows his mother will take this very hard. Henry expects to come home the middle of December but is not sure. If Bragg "whips Reosencranz, he will.". Very, very faded. Henry discusses his distaste for those back home who refused to take confederate money as pay, and notes that he does not want to come home right now, as the yankees might capture him or otherwise make his stay unenjoyable. Written near Fredericksburg, Virginia.

GLC00653.01.28

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 Col. Sheffield, he hired a negro boy at 20 dollars per month. Very faded and illegible. Dissusses 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. Was written near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

GLC00653.01.29

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 will be unable to see her after all and must leave in the morning. He borrowed clothes from a friend.

GLC00653.01.31

1867

M.F.A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph manuscript

Title: An Obitutary or tribute piece to Henry Stokes

He is described as a happy, healthy little boy who grew up attending Christian schools. He was ready to serve his country and said "If necessary, I am willing to die for it." First, he worked as a clerk and then begged permission to actually fight. He was a good soldier who was finally killed in the Battle of the Wilderness. (written by a younger brother, possibly...?)

GLC00653.01.32

7 April 1867

M.F.A., fl. 1861-1864

Printed document

Title: Burial Notice for Henry Stokes Figures

Epitaph of Henry S. Figures.

GLC00653.01.33

May 29, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

There was a grand review of the two armies Tuesday and Wednesday and they did exceptionally well. There are two many rumors going around about their possible retention or discharge.

GLC00653.11.03

June 26, 1863

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

The great battle has not come yet. Hooker's army is close by and can reinforce them while they prepare.Their men on picket have picked up some deserters from the Rebels. The sergeant is a drunk whom no one takes seriously.

GLC00653.03.01

May 23, 1864

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He writes that the country ground is full of "wandering guerillas."Some of their wounded were shot going from here to Belle Plains, a distance of seven miles. The wounded will be sent away soon and they will get more men.

GLC00653.03.02

October 24, 1864

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

There was a heavy battle on the 19th. The Rebels surprised them. General Sheridan was involved. They managed to capture a whole ten acres and more guns then they knew what to do with. he found a horse the day of the fight worth about $150 but does not know how long he can keep it.

GLC00653.03.03

May 8, 1863

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife and family

He says he lost his knapsack one night with all his clothes and and his blanket but that is nothing compared to his life which was spared. He has not seen Charles since the battle and fears he may have been taken prisoner. All their officers were killed and he describes them as sheep without a shepard.

GLC00653.04.01

May 10, 1863

Simeon, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear Mother

He describes the battle in which the enemy opened fire, killing a horse and wounding one man. That man had his leg shot off and if he had not landed where he did, the author would have received the same wound. On Saturday and Sunday, the enemy attacked again. They fought for 5 hours and l27 men were killed and wounded.

GLC00653.04.02

July 24, 1864

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dearest Liz

He describes a batttle in which they pushed the rebels back a mile and a half, but suffered severe losses. He makes a short list of casualties. The rebels want to save Atlanta but there are many changes in command making things difficult. Atlanta is crucial to the outcome of the war.

GLC00653.05.01

August 23, 1864

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dearest Liz

There have been several short battles but they have always come out the victor so far. THings look good on both sides, though the Rebels have cut their rail road in the rear. They have not yet been able to completely surround Atlanta. He discusses some strategies. Last page faded.

GLC00653.05.02

June 9, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He is on his way way home. He describes the journey so far. They are lucky the government aren't trying to keep them in service after the war, as they could have done. If they did,they would be breaking their trust. Was written near Louisville, Kentucky.

GLC00653.11.01

June 11, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

He continues to talk of the possibility of having to remain in service. He reiterates that he is tired of the service. Includes general orders No. 146, dated Sept. 30th, 1862 which says "no officer will hereafter be relieved of his command and sent to report in this city without the authority of the War department." Battle map of Port Richardson drawn on the back.

GLC00653.11.02

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 he received the watch and money he sent.

GLC00653.11.04

January 23, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

The third and fourth division of their corps broke up camp and crossed the river to Hutchinson Island. Bad times ensued for the third division. 300 mules were drowned and the wagons overflowed.

GLC00653.11.05

January 10, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He requests several items. He notes that there is construction going on around him.

GLC00653.11.06

December 14, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Even though Savannah is still in the hands of the Rebels, they recently gained a landing place for supplies and think it will only be a matter of time.He gives a summary of the march from Rome.21 miles outside of Svannah, they got into a skirmish in which several men wer killed and wounded. Written near Savannah, Georgia

GLC00653.11.07

November 5, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He notes the arrival of the paymaster.He is critical of the fact that they are dependent upon a railroad in the hands of the Rebels.

GLC00653.11.08