Description
This collection contains family correspondence, manuscripts, and ephemera of American Civil War soldier and Ohio floral
shipping merchant Frank McGregor (1838-1920), including letters from McGregor about his experiences during the Civil War.
Background
Francis "Frank" McGregor (1838-1920) was born to Peter McGregor and Christine Ross on June 19,
1838, in Nottinghamshire, England. He was one of ten children and lived with his
grandparents in the northern part of Scotland until he was 13 years old. In 1850, he
moved with his family to the United States where they settled in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Extent
97 items + ephemera in 3 boxes
and an oversize folder
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to
quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such
activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is
one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services
Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.