Francis O. French Excerpts from the journal of Francis Ormond French, known as "Frank," written when he was 12 years old and lived on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Cover of journal -- page one -- page two page three -- page four Introduction by Mary Wolfskill Read by Lynne Schrichte Growing Up on Capitol Hill: A Young Washingtonian's Journal, 1850-1852 Diaries of Francis O. French is available for purchase from the Library's Publishing Office. Washington, in the time of Francis O. French This is a picture of Frank French's house Portrait of Frank French's father Patent Office, houses, and yards Daguerreotype by John Plumbe, Jr., ca. 1846 U.S. Capitol and east grounds Daguerreotype by John Plumbe, Jr., ca. 1846 White House and south grounds Daguerreotype by John Plumbe, Jr., ca. 1846 Back to "Building a Nation of Readers" Go to: Center for the Book The Learning Page Prints and Photographs Division Research and Reference at the Library of Congress Library of Congress Home Page Library of Congress Library of Congress Help Desk (04/01/99)