Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 to Pa

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GLC#
GLC00653.01.10-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 1, 1863
Author/Creator
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
Title
to Pa
Place Written
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Pagination
2 p. : envelope Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.5 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

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."

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