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to Richard H. Jackson
December 8, 1863
GLC07705.495
1862
Received Dec, 29th, 1862.
GLC07705.497
December 8, 1862
GLC07705.498
04 December 1861
No year visible.
GLC07705.500
December 21, 1863
GLC07705.501
GLC07705.502
1863
Received Feb. 18th, 1863.
GLC07705.503
circa 1861-1864
GLC07705.504
GLC07705.505
GLC07705.506
GLC07705.507
No date visible.
GLC07705.509
GLC07705.510
GLC07705.511
GLC07705.512
1864
GLC07705.513
[Photograph of airplane field]
GLC07705.514
[Photograph of house at the end of a dirt path]
GLC07705.515
to Ma
April 10, 1861
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated April 10, 1861. Provides updates of his health and wellbeing. Asks for his siblings to write. Mentions that the capital may be relocated to Huntsville. Figures writes that 5 of the...
GLC00653.01.01
to Pa
April 25, 1861
One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated April 25, 1861. Mentions Catholic services and that he hadn't been invited to a wedding. Henry discusses his impressions of a Catholic mass he attended, and goes into some detail about...
GLC00653.01.02
April 27, 1861
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated April 27, 1861. Recounts that he has been gone for two years and expresses concern for the safety of his family. Henry asks if the enemy has taken his father away, and wants any...
GLC00653.01.03
to my Dear Sister
June 17, 1861
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated June 17, 1861. Pertains to possible evacuation of Harper's Ferry; Richmond, Virginia; the statues of Henry Clay and George Washington. Henry describes all he has seen in Richmond, and...
GLC00653.01.04
June 24, 1861
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
February 19, 1862
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...
GLC00653.01.07
March 31, 1862
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...
GLC00653.01.08
January 22, 1863
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
February 1, 1863
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...
GLC00653.01.10
to My Dear Mother
February 9, 1863
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...
GLC00653.01.11
March 4, 1863
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...
GLC00653.01.12
to Sister
March 1, 1863
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...
GLC00653.01.13
March 10, 1863
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...
GLC00653.01.14
March 14, 1863
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...
GLC00653.01.15
March 23, 1863
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...
GLC00653.01.16
March 26, 1863
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...
GLC00653.01.17
May 20, 1863
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...
GLC00653.01.18
May 22, 1863
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...
GLC00653.01.19
Henry tells his sister of the weather during his march to Culpepper. Of note is his grapevine knowledge through Colonel Sheffield (of the 48th) that General Ewell had caught several messengers from Union General Hooker to Slocum, and one of these...
GLC00653.01.20
June 8, 1863
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...
GLC00653.01.21
June 21, 1863
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...
GLC00653.01.22
to Father and Mother
July 8, 1863
Henry Stokes Figures describes his movements until Gettysburg where he managed to escape unharmed. Then they walked through the mountains until it became too steep. The next day they went to Hagerstown. He is now acting as Adjutant General for the...
GLC00653.01.23
July 18, 1863
Henry Stokes Figures 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, and he expects Will Ferris to be home soon. The letter is very faded and...
GLC00653.01.24
to my dear parents
July 31, 1863
He was at Bunker Hill when he heard there were Yankees in Huntsville. Colonel Sheffield got a letters saying there were refugees and escaped enslaved individuals from Madison. They are now in Culpeper, VA. Henry describes his actions at Gettysburg.
GLC00653.01.25
[List of some men in the company]
Circa 1861-1864
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
to my dear Ma
August 7, 1863
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 about family business. Henry wants to know how his family is and...
GLC00653.01.27
September 5, 1863
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 in the middle of December but is not sure. If Bragg "whips Reosencranz, he will." The letter is very faded. Henry...
GLC00653.01.28
October 6, 1863
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...
GLC00653.01.29
to Mother
February 23, 1863
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
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
An Obitutary or tribute piece to Henry Stokes
1867
M.F.A., fl. 1861-1864
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...
GLC00653.01.32
Burial Notice for Henry Stokes Figures
7 April 1867
Epitaph of Henry S. Figures.
GLC00653.01.33
to Father
May 29, 1865
Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865
The letter discusses that there was a grand review of the two armies Tuesday and Wednesday and they did exceptionally well. There are too many rumors going around about their possible retention or discharge.
GLC00653.11.03
to Mrs. Edward Odgen
December 31, 1864
Year not visible.
GLC06559.167
3 September 1815
GLC06559.168
7 April 1815
GLC06559.169
to Parents
June 26, 1863
Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864
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
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
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...
GLC00653.03.03
to wife and family
May 8, 1863
Unknown
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...
GLC00653.04.01
to my dear Mother
May 10, 1863
Simeon, fl. 1863
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...
GLC00653.04.02
to my dearest Liz
July 24, 1864
Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894
He describes a battle 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...
GLC00653.05.01
August 23, 1864
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 railroad in the rear. They have not yet been able to completely surround Atlanta. He discusses...
GLC00653.05.02
June 9, 1865
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. Letter written near Louisville...
GLC00653.11.01
June 11, 1865
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 September 30, 1862 which says "no officer will hereafter be relieved of his command and sent...
GLC00653.11.02
January 31, 1865
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
January 23, 1865
The letter discusses that 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
He requests several items. He notes that there is construction going on around him.
GLC00653.11.06
December 14, 1864
Even though Savannah is still in the hands of the Rebels, they recently gained a landing place for supplies and he think it will only be a matter of time. He gives a summary of the march from Rome. 21 miles outside of Savannah, they got into a...
GLC00653.11.07
November 5, 1864
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
to Sister Ellen
October 2, 1864
He describes the town of Rome as an interesting place. The town is mainly filled with the sick and wounded now. Apparently General Sherman told General Corse to "make his men comfortable if it took every house in Rome."
GLC00653.11.09
to Hiram A. Blodgett
30 April 1861
Chrisler, M., fl. 1861
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...
GLC02248.01.01
This is the typed version of GLC02248.01.01.
GLC02248.01.02
31 August 1861
Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861
The company has enclosed a few fabric samples withe prices marked on them. They will be used to make a uniform.
GLC02248.02.01
This is the typed version of GLC02248.02.01.
GLC02248.02.02
[blue fabric swatch]
Handwritten tag reads 1.95 Double 78 cents.
GLC02248.02.03
[blue fabric swatch #2]
Handwritten tag reads 1.37.
GLC02248.02.04
[black fabric swatch]
Handwritten tag reads Double Width 1.75.
GLC02248.02.05
[black fabric swatch #2]
Handwritten tag reads Double Width 1.50.
GLC02248.02.06
[black fabric swatch #3]
Handwritten tag reads 1.50.
GLC02248.02.07
[black fabric swatch #4]
GLC02248.02.08
3 September 1861
Strong Brothers and Co., fl. 1861
They have enclosed a blue twill fabric sample.
GLC02248.03.01
This is the typed version of GLC02248.03.01.
GLC02248.03.02
[Blue twill fabric sample]
GLC02248.03.03
13 August 1863
Villarneau, A.D., fl. 1863
Villarneau says he will willingly grant him an authorization as a recruiting Captain.
GLC02248.04.01
This is the typed version of GLC02248.04.01.
GLC02248.04.02
to Miss Ella Yardley
1815
GLC06559.164
DC Day M.D General Hospital Benton Barn
GLC06559.165
GLC06559.166
Unable to read date.
GLC06559.170
to Libbie Elmore
26 April 1865
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
The terms Sherman and Johnston agreed upon have not been ratified by the authorities at Washington. He hopes there will be no more fighting but he doesn't have the faith in the new president that he did in Lincoln.
GLC06588.205
29 April 1865
General Sherman has ordered the army to march to Richmond and to continue toward Washington they think by the middle of May. He lists some promotions in the regiment. Written near Raleigh, North Carolina
GLC06588.207
to Bruce Elmore
8 May 1865
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
Libbie has heard they are coming to Washington and read that all or part of Sherman's army had reached their destination. She prays he won't be sent to Texas to fight guerillas. She is busily prearing her garden for corn and potatoes.
GLC06588.210
23 May 1865
The author has read in the paper that Bruce to have a grand review. He wishes he could have seen Bruce in Washington and hopes he will be mustered out soon.
GLC06588.213
25 May 1865
They came to Washington where a grand welcome awaited them. Unfortunately only those soldiers whose time is up will be mustered out by October and those that are in the hospital. As for him, no one knows.
GLC06588.214
28 May 1865
Libbie is concerned that he has been on so many long, tedious marches. She wishes the government would consider the fact that he enlisted long before October 1st, but if this is not the case, she encourages him to get a furlough.
GLC06588.215
31 May 1865
The latest news is that Kirby Smith surrendered the whole force in Texas, which means he could be home in a month or two. Many men are being transferred to their home state or taking furloughs.
GLC06588.216
3 June 1865
He is still trying to when exactly he'll be mustered out. He lists the promotions in the regiment. With regard to Gen. Sherman, he has nothing but respect and believes his actions were justifiable.
GLC06588.217
6 June 1865
They have not been paid. He is anxious to get home to do the haying this year but knows it will be impossible. He says she must do the best she can without him.
GLC06588.218
11 June 1865
Bruce writes that he is a little unwell. He looks forward to seeing his children and talks about when he may get discharged again. He tells her if she can sell the farm for a 1000, to just let it go and not to lose the sale again.
GLC06588.221
18 June 1865
He advises her on what to plant and asks after her pigs, calves and sheep. They say if you pay 6 dollars you can take your gun home with you. He mentions the copperheads.
GLC06588.223
21 October 1862
They are currently stationed as a reserve force. There is a rumor they could move closer to Washington. He describes the current area as "desolate." Written at Upton Hill
GLC06588.238
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