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circa 1861-1864
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He includes the copy of a letter written by a local woman upon the arrival of two companies. She refers to them as a "swarming herd."
GLC07705.433
18 January 1864
Andy, fl. 1861-1865
to Richard H. Jackson
Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.
GLC07705.435
April 25, 1861
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
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 4, 1863
to Ma
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 4, 1863. Mentions that he had his ambrotype taken and provides no updates on furlough. Describes the trying task of getting a furlough from Law's Brigade of the Confederate...
GLC00653.01.12
March 23, 1863
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated march 23, 1863. Mentions their location and health of the men in his company. Henry states how his unit left camp in a hurry, and then doubled back and returned to the very same...
GLC00653.01.16
March 26, 1863
They drew for furloughs again and he got one of them. He hopes they will sign it and he can't wait to come home. Henry promises to telegraph from Richmond if he gets his furlough, of which he is still uncertain. Also, Henry mentions a march to...
GLC00653.01.17
June 21, 1863
They crossed the Shenandoah the other day and they expect to go to Maryland and Pennsylvania next. Major Scuggs will deliver this letter because he has been discharged and is going home. This letter serves as foreshadowing of Lee's invasion into...
GLC00653.01.22
15 June 1864
to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen
GLC06559.161
1815
DC Day M.D General Hospital Benton Barn
GLC06559.165
to Mrs. Edward Odgen
Unable to read date.
GLC06559.170
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