Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864) to Ma
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.03 Author/Creator: Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864) Place Written: Yorktown, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 April 1861 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21 x 26.2 cm. Order a Copy
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated April 27, 1861. Recounts that he has been gone for two years and expresses concern for the safety of his family.
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[27 April 1861:]
"We are expecting a fight every day, very heavy fighting was heard down at Yorktown today. The two armies are only about one mile apart, we are a mile & a half from our line of battle in the rear, kept back as the reserve. It is reported here that the enemy have New Orleans. If that is true they will have Memphis very soon...."
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