Francis Pollard to Brother and Sisters., 11/23/1862-11/23/1862

File — Box: 1, Folder: 30

Identifier: 93594

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence.

Dates

11/23/1862-11/23/1862

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Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/06/03

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 11/23/1862 from Francis Pollard to Brother and Sisters. Describing inaccurate article in"Boston Journal" concerning capture some of his regiment by rebels, true story about transferral of 2300 "convalescents stragglers and deserters" to Harper's Ferry, dress requirements for soldiers. References General Wadsworth, General George H. Thomas, Major Garrett. Received news that youngest son, John Irving, died 11/03/62. Sent from Washington, DC.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

POLLARD, FRANCIS - CORRESP. TO BROTHER AND SISTERS (1862): Autographed Letter

WASHINGTON, DC - CORRESP. SENT FROM POLLARD, FRANCIS (1862): Autographed Letter

BOSTON JOURNAL - NEWSPAPER - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1862): Autographed Letter

HARPER'S FERRY, VA - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1862): Autographed Letter

WADSWORTH, ? - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1862): Autographed Letter

THOMAS, GEORGE H. - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1862): Autographed Letter

GARRETT, ? - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1862): Autographed Letter

DEATH OF SON - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1862): Autographed Letter

UNIFORMS - CIVIL WAR - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1862): Autographed Letter