Margaret E. Pollard Letters
Scope and Contents
Twenty-two love letters from United States Navy Lieutenant James Madison Lockert to Margaret E. Pollard of Norfolk, Virginia, primarily during their courtship from 1839-1841 when he was aboard the USS Brandywine. Also included is Lockert's letter to Benjamin Pollard asking for Margaret's hand in marriage, a letter from Aunt Ellen, and two pages of verse mourning the death of Lockert in 1845. The collection also includes a cloth bookcover with printed obituaries pasted on the interior featuring Lockert and other sailors who died on the USS Vandalia from yellow fever in April 1845. The last folder contains photocopies of all 26 letters.
Dates
- created: 1839-1841, 1845
- Other: Majority of material found in 1840-1841
- Other: Date acquired: 06/03/1980
Creator
- Pollard, Margaret E. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to all researchers. Letters are fragile; please consult photocopies before handling originals.
Conditions Governing Use
The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Full Extent
2.00 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
Letters are numbered; arranged roughly in chronological order.
Physical Access Requirements
Most letters are encapsulated in polyester sleeves with pressure-sensitive tape around borders. Some tape has come in contact with original letters.
Source of Acquisition
Lucy Gordan Jeffers by donation
Other Descriptive Information
Box 1 is currently housed inside Box 2 until a new box can be obtained.
Processing Information
Processed June 8, 2020.
- Title
- Archon Finding Aid Title
- Author
- Sarah Osorio
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- und
Repository Details
Part of the Sargeant Memorial Collection Repository
Norfolk Public Library
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2nd Floor
Norfolk VA 23510 US
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localhistory@norfolk.gov