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Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864) to Ma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.19 Author/Creator: Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 May 1863 Pagination: 1.5 p. ; 20.5 x 31 cm. Order a Copy

four men deserted but were caught and will be court marshaled. He asks his mother to make him new pants and a coat as the other coat she sent was 5 inches too short.

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

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