Francis Pollard to Brother and Sisters., 10/13/1864-10/13/1864

File — Box: 2, Folder: 21

Identifier: 93642

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence.

Dates

10/13/1864-10/13/1864

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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 10/13/1864 from Francis Pollard to Brother and Sisters. Describing movement of most of regiment to White Plains (VA), railroad supplying Gen. Sheridan, rebel attack on train car with Gen. Slough and killing of men and engineer conductor, winter quarters, probable return of regiment to camp, family matters. Sent from Camp Sedgwick, VA. Contains original envelope addressed to Mr. John Pollard, Forestdale, RI.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

POLLARD, FRANCIS - CORRESP. TO BROTHER AND SISTERS (1864): Autographed Letter

CAMP SEDGWICK, VA - CORRESP. SENT FROM POLLARD, FRANCIS (1864): Autographed Letter

WHITE PLAINS, VA - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1864): Autographed Letter

SHERIDAN, PHILIP H. - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1864): Autographed Letter

SLOUGH, ? (GENERAL) - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1864): Autographed Letter

RAILROAD - ATTACK BY REBELS - REF. BY POLLARD, FRANCIS (1864): Autographed Letter