Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 to Ma
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.12 Author/Creator: Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 4, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26.5 cm Order a Copy
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 4, 1863. Mentions that he had his ambrotype taken and provides no updates on furlough. Describes the trying task of getting a furlough from Law's Brigade of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Also of note is Figures' statement that "Negroes are selling high in Richmond.
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