Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 to Ma
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.05 Author/Creator: Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 24, 1861 Pagination: 3 p. ; 21 x 26.2 cm. Order a Copy
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 name and asks his mother to convey messages to them. Toward the end of the letter, however, Henry explains that Harper's Ferry was definitely evacuated and the men there moved to Winchester,Va. Henry admits feeling guilty for "driving a pen at $1000 a year" while soldiers from his old company make only $132 a year, and thus it is only right that he rejoin his company as a soldier "because go I must."
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