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Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864) to my Dear Sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.01.04 Author/Creator: Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864) Place Written: Yorktown, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1861 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21 x 26.2 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated June 17, 1861. Pertains to possible evacuation of Harper's Ferry; Richmond, Virginia; the statues of Henry Clay and George Washington.

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
Figures, Hattie E., fl. 1861-1863

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