Pope, John, 1822-1892 to General B. Welch, Jr.

Online access and copy requests are not available for this item. You may request to be notified of when this becomes available digitally.

Notify me when this becomes available

GLC#
GLC04705
Type
Letters
Date
February 21, 1861
Author/Creator
Pope, John, 1822-1892
Title
to General B. Welch, Jr.
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.6 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Apologizes for not meeting Welch. Explains that on the way to Welch's house, he was persuaded to attend the opera: "Mr Lincoln told me that he was going to the opera... As I was the only one of his Army friends present I felt bound to do so-" Written on Astor House, Stetson & Company, New York stationery. Marked "Private" under docket.

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources