Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 to Sister

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GLC#
GLC00653.01.13-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
March 1, 1863
Author/Creator
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
Title
to Sister
Place Written
Richmond, Virginia
Pagination
3 p. : envelope Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

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 there are few girls in evidence. He is still trying to secure a furlough. The 27th of the month has been set aside by the President (Jefferson Davis) as a day of prayer and thanksgiving.

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