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Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 to Pa

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.10 Author/Creator: Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 1, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

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."

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
Biron, Will, ?-1863
Figures, W.B., fl. 1862-1863

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