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Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 to Ma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.06 Author/Creator: Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 11, 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 21 x 26.2 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated January 11, 1862. Thanks her for the linen pants that he received from her. Requests for more envelopes. Henry comments on the goods he has been given by his family and on their quality. Also, Henry mentions that his company is coming home soon, and "Jeff Davis' 50 dollar bounty" could not entice him to reenlist

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
Figures, Hattie E., fl. 1861-1863

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