Catalogit it- Entry-Detail - Aisha Abdul Rahman, MLIS, PhD. Archivist, Genealogist & Heritage Traveler

Correspondence Sent and Received, (24 folders, 1879-1923)

Letter

DescriptionThe writer discusses their involvement with the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) and expresses appreciation for Latimer’s contributions. The letter reflects on the writer’s father’s Civil War service and seeks recognition for their own role in advocacy.

Correspondence Sent and Received, (24 folders, 1879-1923) picture number 1

Correspondence Sent and Received, (24 folders, 1879-1923) picture number 2

Correspondence Sent and Received, (24 folders, 1879-1923) picture number 3

Subject

Letter from "Field Pigeon" to Lewis H. Latimer

Context

A handwritten letter dated October 2, 1917, from an individual using the pseudonym "Field Pigeon." Sent from Little Neck, Long Island, N.Y.

Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Items 1880 ca., (1910, 1990-1995)[ Sub-Series]

Letter Details

Letter Date

Oct 2, 1917 - Oct 2, 1917

Time Period

Early 20th Century, Post-World War I Era

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

October 2, 1917 (exact time not visible)

Postmark Place

* Untyped Postmark Place

Little Neck, Long Island, N.Y.

Stamp

U.S. postage stamp, likely from the early 20th century

Sender

Name

Field Pigeon

Address

Little Neck, Long Island, N.Y.

Primary Language

English

Transcription

Little Neck, Long Island, N.Y. October 2, 1917

Transcriber

Aisha Abdul Rahman

Language

English

Location

Folder

376/18

Box

376

Archival Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL Collection

Library

Queens Borough Public Library

City

JamaicaQueens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States