Robert Pohl

Robert Pohl worked for many years as a computer programmer but recovered from that and became a full time stay-at-home dad. With his son now in school, he has expanded his horizons and become a self-taught historian. He has written books about his house as well as Emancipation in the District of Columbia. You can reach Robert at Robert[at]thehillishome.com

Robert Pohl
08 Apr 2024

News:

From the MPD Blotter

Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]


02 Apr 2024

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: The Two Exhumations of John Sanford, pt 2

Last week, we looked at the first exhumation of GPO watchman John Sanford, and the preliminary examination of the body. The real question, as to whether he had been poisoned or not, was to be determined by the chemist of the District, who was given a hermetically sealed glass jar with the stomach and intestines. […]


31 Mar 2024

News:

From the MPD Blotter

Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]


26 Mar 2024

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: The Two Exhumations of John Sanford

John Munth Sanford was not the kind of guy to make news. He was born in Rochester, NY, joined the Navy as a young man and continued to serve in it through and after the Civil War, collecting numerous tattoos along the way. The most exciting moment came in 1873, when at the ripe age […]


24 Mar 2024

News:

From the MPD Blotter

Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]


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