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M.F.A., fl. 1861-1864 An Obitutary or tribute piece to Henry Stokes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.32 Author/Creator: M.F.A., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 1867 Pagination: 4.5 p. : Height: 21.2 cm, Width: 26.3 cm Order a Copy

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...?)

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

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