Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 to Ma
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.21 Author/Creator: Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 Place Written: Culpeper, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 8, 1863 Pagination: 2.5 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy
They had an order to cross the Rappahannock and drive the enemy out but it was countermanded and they are now back at their old camp. Henry states that General Law had commanded the Regiments in his brigade to cross the Rappahannock and charge the enemy, but this was countermanded by Lee. It appears from the letter as if the amount of fighting is picking up. Written near Culpeper, Virginia.
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