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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03209.06 |
| From Archive Folder | Archive of correspondence relating to the Blair family, including letters of Roger B. Taney, Jackson, Welles |
| Title | Francis Preston Blair Jr. to Francis P. Blair informing him of his movements and discussing the actions to be taken if he is killed in battle |
| Date | 10 December 1862 |
| Author | Blair, Francis Preston Jr. (1821-1875) |
| Recipient | Blair, Francis Preston |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Informs his father that he is leaving for Helena tonight to meet up with his command. Discusses the disposition of his property in case he is killed in battle. Provides for his wife and children. States, "I do not look forward with any despondency or apprehension but simply suggest what I think will not be disagreeable to you & will be some consolation to me." |
| Subjects | Battle Civil War Military History Children and Family Union Forces Estate Death |
| People | Blair, Francis Preston (1821-1875) Blair, Francis Preston (1791-1876) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Banking & Economics; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Francis P. Blair Senior was a journalist and politician. As editor of various newspapers, he exerted influence over Jackson, Polk, and Van Buren. He later campaigned for and advised Lincoln. Blair Jr. served in the Union army and was promoted brigadier-general of volunteers in August 1862 and a major-general in November 1862. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |