Francis Pollard to Brother and Sisters., 10/27/1863-10/27/1863

File — Box: 2, Folder: 8

Identifier: 93629

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence.

Dates

10/27/1863-10/27/1863

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

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 10/27/1863 from Francis Pollard to Brother and Sisters. Describing order to move from Fairfax Court House to Falls Church, rebels' destruction of Orange and Alexandria Railroad, rebels' attempt to take prisoners, destruction of Falls Church, graveyard for Union soldiers fallen at Battle of Vienna, foraging expedition including dismantling of rebel officer's house, rations. Sent from Vienna, VA.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

VIENNA, VA - CORRESP. SENT FROM POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE, VA - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

FALLS CHURCH, VA - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1863): Autographed Letter

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

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

FORAGING EXPEDITION - REBEL OFFICER'S HOUSE - REF. BY POLLARD, F. 1863: Autographed Letter

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