Francis Pollard to Brother and Sisters., 06/15/1863-06/15/1863

File — Box: 1, Folder: 52

Identifier: 93617

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence.

Dates

06/15/1863-06/15/1863

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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 06/15/1863 from Francis Pollard to Brother and Sisters. Describing regiment band, possibility of victory for Union Army if Gen. Grant takes Vicksburg (MS) and Gen. Banks takes Port Hudson (LA). References Delevan [?] House or Hotel, July 4th celebrations, Gen. Robert E. Lee's movements into northern states, evacuation of Aquia Creek (VA) by Union Army, President Lincoln's call for over 100,000 troops from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, and Western Virginia. Refers to United States as "Best country and government in the world". Sent from Washington, DC.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

POLLARD, FRANCIS - CORRESP. TO BROTHER AND SISTERS (1863): Autographed Letter

WASHINGTON, DC - CORRESP. SENT FROM POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

REGIMENT BAND - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

GRANT, ULYSSES S. - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

VICKSBURG, MS - CIVIL WAR BATTLE - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

PORT HUDSON, LA - CIVIL WAR BATTLE - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

BANKS, NATHANIEL P. - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

DELEVAN (?) HOUSE (DC) - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

INDEPENDANCE DAY - WASHINGTON, DC - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

LEE, ROBERT E. - TROOP MOVEMENTS - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

AQUIA CREEK, VA - EVACUATION OF UNION ARMY - REF. BY POLLARD, F (1863): Autographed Letter

LINCOLN, ABRAHAM - TROOP INCREASE - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter