Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 to Sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.20 Author/Creator: Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy
Henry tells his sister of the weather during his march to Culpepper. Of note is his grapevine knowledge through Colonel Sheffield (of the 48th) that General Ewell had caught several messengers from Union General Hooker to Slocum, and one of these messages was a dispatch with instructions to cross the mountains at Snigglers Gap. However, this never happened. Also, Henry is quite excited that a young lady from back home is going to be sending him a letter.
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