F. V. Sanford Letter about Leopold Polatis

Letter

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Chester Historical Society

F. V. Sanford Letter about Leopold Polatis: The image is of a letter dated September 11, 1891, written by Ferdinand V. Sanford, an attorney and counselor at law in Warwick, New York, addressed to Mr. Christian Podlatis in Germany. The letter discusses the death of Podlatis's brother, confirming the details of his burial in Chester Cemetery on July 27, 1891. Sanford mentions efforts made by a Mr. Hawthorn, who managed the funeral expenses, and provides reassurance about the integrity of Fred Vollmer.
F. V. Sanford Letter about Leopold Polatis

The image is of a letter dated September 11, 1891, written by Ferdinand V. Sanford, an attorney and counselor at law in Warwick, New York, addressed to Mr. Christian Podlatis in Germany. The letter discusses the death of Podlatis's brother, confirming the details of his burial in Chester Cemetery on July 27, 1891. Sanford mentions efforts made by a Mr. Hawthorn, who managed the funeral expenses, and provides reassurance about the integrity of Fred Vollmer.

Name/Title

F. V. Sanford Letter about Leopold Polatis

Entry/Object ID

chs-020050

Description

A letter dated September 11, 1891, written by Ferdinand V. Sanford, an attorney and counselor at law in Warwick, New York, addressed to Mr. Christian Podlatis in Germany. The letter discusses the death of Podlatis's brother, confirming the details of his burial in Chester Cemetery on July 27, 1891. Sanford mentions efforts made by a Mr. Hawthorn, who managed the funeral expenses, and provides reassurance about the integrity of Fred Vollmer.

Letter Details

Letter Date

Sep 11, 1891

Sender

Name

Ferdinand V. Sanford

Address

Warwick, NY

Create Date

May 20, 2025

Update Date

July 11, 2026