Francis Pollard to Brother and Sisters., 06/24/1863-06/24/1863

File — Box: 1, Folder: 55

Identifier: 93620

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence.

Dates

06/24/1863-06/24/1863

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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 06/24/1863 from Francis Pollard to Brother and Sisters. Describing his illness with dysentery, plans for Independence Day celebrations, regiment band, family matters, uniforms, plans to get picture taken. References surrender at Vicksburg (MS) and initial plan to serenade President Lincoln. 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

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

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

UNIFORMS - CIVIL WAR - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

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

ILLNESS - DYSENTERY - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

MINIATURE PORTRAIT - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

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

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