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19 February 1862
Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864)
to My Dear Sister
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated Camp Ala., February 19, 1862. Mentions that he requested shoes and $25.
GLC00653.01.07
31 March 1862
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated Camp Bartow, March 31, 1862. Mentions a soldier named Mr. Robinson who abandoned the ran away from Union Army fire.
GLC00653.01.08
22 January 1863
to Pa
One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated January 22, 1863. Pertains to life while stationed in the camp. Mentions that furlough was only given to four men in the company.
GLC00653.01.09
1 February 1863
One letter addressed to W.B. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated Camp Near Fredericksburg, February 1, 1863. Pertains to receiving an overcoat and that he had not been promoted. Also details that Will Biron had passed away.
GLC00653.01.10
9 February 1863
to My Dear Mother
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated February 9, 1863. Mentions that he spoke to Colonel Foster recommending him for a furlough.
GLC00653.01.11
4 March 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.
GLC00653.01.12
1 March 1863
to Sister
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated 5 miles of Richmond, March 1, 1863. Pertains to furlough; the cost that enslaved people were being sold at in Richmond.
GLC00653.01.13
10 March 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.
GLC00653.01.14
14 March 1863
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 14, 1863. Provides updates of family and friends and that a friend fell in love with an unnamed girl in Huntsville.
GLC00653.01.15
23 March 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.
GLC00653.01.16
26 March 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.
GLC00653.01.17
20 May 1863
He asks for a pair of shoes. He met a Col. Aldredge who knows his father and he saw two yankee prisoners.
GLC00653.01.18
22 May 1863
four men deserted but were caught and will be court marshaled. He asks his mother to make him new pants and a coat as the other coat she sent was 5 inches too short.
GLC00653.01.19
Circa 1861-1864
He tells of a river crossing and climbing a mountain. Then it rained heavily. He heard indirectly from his sweetheart.
GLC00653.01.20
8 June 1863
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.
GLC00653.01.21
21 June 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.
GLC00653.01.22
8 July 1863
to Father and Mother
He describes his movements until Gettysburg where he managed to escape unharmed. Then they walked through the mountains until it became too steep. Next day they went to Hagarstown. He is now acting as Adjutant General for the brigade.
GLC00653.01.23
18 July 1863
He describes their trip to Maryland and Pennsylvania. Lately they have all the food they want but were forced to kill a great deal of sheep they didn't use... He expects Will Ferris to be home soon. Very faded and difficult to read.
GLC00653.01.24
31 July 1863
to my dear parents
He was at Bunker Hill when he heard there were yankees in Huntsville. Col. Sheffield got a letters saying there were refugees and negroes from Madison. They are now in Culpeper, VA.
GLC00653.01.25
Unknown
[List of some men in the company]
Some have marked their names with an x. Scoggs, Harris, Leftwich, Timberlake, Franks, Furiss, Pillow, Hickman, Bradofrd, Coles, mastin, Winston, Robinson.
GLC00653.01.26
17 August 1863
Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861-1864)
to my dear Ma
He expresses his sympathies toward his grandma.He does not think he will get to go home soon and asks which part of Huntsville his father wants to move to.
GLC00653.01.27
5 September 1863
He heard that Charlie Faris is going to Gaston's company. he knows his mother will take this very hard. Henry expects to come home the middle of December but is not sure. If Bragg "whips Reosencranz, he will.". Very, very faded.
GLC00653.01.28
6 October 1863
He has some ladies' shoes he plans to give his mother when he finally sees her. From Col. Sheffield, he hired a negro boy at 20 dollars per month. Very faded and illegible.
GLC00653.01.29
23 February 1863
to Mother
He is currently on furlough and anxious to see his mother. He requests money and makes a list of all the clothing he needs.
GLC00653.01.30
29 February 1863
He will be unable to see her after all and must leave in the morning. He borrowed clothes from a friend.
GLC00653.01.31
M.F.A. (fl. 1861-1864)
An Obitutary or tribute piece to Henry Stokes
He is described as a happy, healthy little boy who grew up attending Christian schools. He was ready to serve his country and said "If necessary, I am willing to die for it." First, he worked as a clerk and then begged permission to actually fight...
GLC00653.01.32
7 April 1867
Burial Notice for Henry Stokes Figures
GLC00653.01.33
29 May 1865
Wolcott, Laurens W. (fl. 1861-1865)
to Father
There was a grand review of the two armies Tuesday and Wednesday and they did exceptionally well. There are two many rumors going around about their possible retention or discharge.
GLC00653.11.03
20 April 1864
Heirs, William A. (fl. 1858-1897)
to Miss Wesley Carter
GLC03135.05.058
14 May 1864
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22 June 1864
GLC03135.05.060
8 August 1865
GLC03135.05.061
11 January 1866
to Miss Susie Carter
GLC03135.05.062
19 July 1866
GLC03135.05.063
1 July 1866
to Dear Cousin
GLC03135.05.064
8 June 1867
to Miss Susan Carter
GLC03135.05.065
13 August 1868
GLC03135.05.066
20 July 1859
Heirs, Thomas. (fl. 1859-1897)
GLC03135.05.067
10 September 1859
GLC03135.05.068
6 October 1859
GLC03135.05.069
18 October 1859
GLC03135.05.070
8 November 1859
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19 January 1860
GLC03135.05.072
20 February 1860
GLC03135.05.073
26 February 1860
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May 1860
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6 August 1860
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11 September 1860
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4 November 1860
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29 December 1860
GLC03135.05.079
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