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Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.30 Author/Creator: Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 Place Written: Whitesburg, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 23, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 21.2 cm, Width: 26.3 cm Order a Copy

He is currently on furlough and anxious to see his mother. He requests money and makes a list of all the clothing he needs. This is a list of articles Henry wants his mother to bring him now that he is on furlough. Written near Whitesburg, Alabama.

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

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