Francis Pollard to Brother and Sisters., 01/01/1862-12/31/1862

File — Box: 1, Folder: 36

Identifier: 93600

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence.

Dates

01/01/1862-12/31/1862

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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 1862 from Francis Pollard to Brother and Sisters. Describing family matters including estrangement from wife, residence and "funny stories" of President Abraham Lincoln, produce in the area, preparing tents etc. for wounded soldiers from Fair Oaks (VA). References entertainment "Panorama of the great Southern Rebellion", General George B. McClellan. Sent from Mount Pleasant Hospital, Washington, DC.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

MOUNT PLEASANT HOSPITAL (DC) - CORRESP. SENT FROM POLLARD, F. (1862): Autographed Letter

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

LINCOLN, ABRAHAM - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1862): Autographed Letter

PRODUCE - WASHINGTON, DC - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1862): Autographed Letter

FAIR OAKS, VA - CIVIL WAR BATTLE - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1862): Autographed Letter

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

MCCLELLAN, GEORGE B. - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1862): Autographed Letter