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Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864) to Pa

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.02 Author/Creator: Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864) Place Written: Montgomery, AL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 April 1861 Pagination: 3 p. ; 21 x 26.2 cm. Order a Copy

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.

[draft excerpt]

[25 April 1861:]
"The crew of the Star of the West are her as prisoners, they are a very bad looking set of looking men."

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

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