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Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 to Ma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.31 Author/Creator: Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 Place Written: Lacy's Spring, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 29, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.2 cm, Width: 26.3 cm Order a Copy

He writes that he is unable to see his mother after all, and must leave in the morning. He borrowed clothes from a friend.

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

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