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29 January 1863
to Richard H. Jackson
He admonishes Richard for not writing and mentions the "girls." He mentions several mutual acquaintances and a Methodist meeting. There are pages missing.
GLC07705.339
28 December 1862
Stone, David L., fl. 1861
to William F. Whitfield
First part is addressed to Mr. Whitfield, second part to Mrs. Whitfield. He writes that they look toward God for strength. There are twelve to a tent now and they have not received their pay yet.
GLC07205.026
April 10, 1861
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
to Ma
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated April 10, 1861. Provides updates of his health and wellbeing. Asks for his siblings to write. Mentions that the capital may be relocated to Huntsville. Figures writes that 5 of...
GLC00653.01.01
April 25, 1861
to Pa
One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated April 25, 1861. Mentions Catholic services and that he hadn't been invited to a wedding. Henry discusses his impressions of a Catholic mass he attended, and goes into some detail about...
GLC00653.01.02
March 10, 1863
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 10, 1863. Mentions attending church, borrowing money to buy a gun and his ambrotype. Henry's gun made it back home alright, and he is longing for home. His shoes, gloves and...
GLC00653.01.14
26 July 1863
to William J. Whittford
He writes on the Christian faith and God's will which has carried them to this point in the war. He refers to the Garrison abolitionists and their motto: "The United States Constitution is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell."
GLC07205.103
circa 1861-1864
to Unknown
A Christmas card featuring a picture of an early airplane and a qoute from Tennyson.
GLC07705.437
30 April 1863
Cheney, B.F., fl. 1861
to Br. John
He writes about his work as a mail carrier and how he is owed a hundred dollars. He refers to prayer meetings.
GLC07205.093
22 May 1853
Kampman, Gerris, fl. 1853
Baptism Record
Benjamin Franklin Stout was baptised and received the name Christian.
GLC03131.07.03
23 November 1865
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
to darling Cherry
He notes that it is more expensive there than in New York. They are having problems with the monasteries there. They want to shut them down and open up free schools. He describes some of the characters in the streets.Written in Cadiz Harbor
GLC08284.075
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