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Course of the River Mississippi, from the Balise to Fort Chartres: Taken on an Expedition to the Illinois, in the latter end of the Year 1765.

Course of the Mississippi River from the Balise to Fort Chartres based on surveys made by the French. Surrounding geographic features are noted with relief shown pictorially.

Date: June 1, 1775

Creator: Ross, Lieutenant

Item Type: Map

Plan of the City of New Orleans and the Adjacent Plantations

Map of the city of New Orleans in 1798, including adjacent plantations (with property notes and the history of land ownership) and points of interest. Scale ca. 1:18,676 (ca. 280 toesas per inch).

Date: December 24, 1798

Creator: Trudeau, Carlos

Item Type: Map

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[Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore, August 25, 1861]

Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore discussing low cotton prices, the blockade preventing shipments from New Orleans, and other financial hardships caused by the war.

Date: August 25, 1861

Creator: Timmins, W. H.

Item Type: Letter

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[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862]

Letter from Jos. Graham to Thomas Westbrook movement of company that is camped 9 miles west of Clarksville and on its way to Little Rock, Arkansas. Fears that company may be dismounted and have to continue without horses. Asks about Rachel Kennard. Discusses successful battle at Yorktown and the enemies possession of New Orleans. Mentions leaving 9 men behind at Bonham because of illness.

Date: May 9, 1862

Creator: Graham, Jos. & Westbrook, Thomas

Item Type: Letter

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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the order from Captain Weir stating that the men are to report to their captains in their respective counties. He writes of his plans to return home. He also gives an update on his health.

Date: February 22, 1864

Creator: Fentress, David

Item Type: Letter

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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the order from Captain Weir stating that the men are to report to their captains in their respective counties. He writes of his plans to return home. He also gives an update on his health.

Date: February 22, 1864

Item Type: Letter

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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 19, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he recounts his participation in a battle that took place before May 19, 1864. He writes about the successes and set backs. He writes of the soldiers killed, wounded and missing. He says that some of the soldiers who died were accused of smelling of Louisiana rum. He ends the letter with news of his health and the health of friends.

Date: May 19, 1864

Creator: Fentress, David

Item Type: Letter

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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.

Date: 1864-05-26/1864-05-30

Creator: Fentress, David

Item Type: Letter

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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.

Date: May 26, 1864

Item Type: Letter

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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara that informs her that his Brigade is being sent back to Texas by detachments. He says that he will try to obtain a furlough once he reaches Houston, Texas, so that he can see her, the children, and pick up some books.

Date: June 19, 1864

Creator: Fentress, David

Item Type: Letter

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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara that informs her that his Brigade is being sent back to Texas by detachments. He says that he will try to obtain a furlough once he reaches Houston, Texas, so that he can see her, the children, and pick up some books.

Date: June 19, 1864

Item Type: Letter

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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.

Date: August 16, 1864

Creator: Fentress, David

Item Type: Letter

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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.

Date: August 16, 1864

Item Type: Letter

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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 25, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he states how upset he is that he has not heard form her since June. He recounts a bad dream he had. He updates her on his effort to gain a leave of absence and a transfer. He also describes his health.

Date: August 25, 1864

Creator: Fentress, David

Item Type: Letter

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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 25, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he states how upset he is that he has not heard form her since June. He recounts a bad dream he had. He updates her on his effort to gain a leave of absence and a transfer. He also describes his health.

Date: August 25, 1864

Creator: Fentress, David

Item Type: Letter

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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the difficulties he faces applying for a transfer and/or a leave of absence. He states that he has 110 men in hospitals. Dr. Fentress's brigade is to march to Arkansas and only waits for Hardeman's Brigade to arrive. He also states that his men look forward to leaving Louisiana and moving to Arkansas.

Date: August 30, 1864

Creator: Fentress, David

Item Type: Letter

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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the difficulties he faces applying for a transfer and/or a leave of absence. He states that he has 110 men in hospitals. Dr. Fentress's brigade is to march to Arkansas and only waits for Hardeman's Brigade to arrive. He also states that his men look forward to leaving Louisiana and moving to Arkansas.

Date: August 30, 1864

Creator: Fentress, David

Item Type: Letter

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[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, September 11, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, describing his new orders to Houston, Texas. He also discusses the possibility of a leave of absence.

Date: September 11, 1864

Creator: Fentress, David

Item Type: Letter

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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - September 11, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, describing his new orders to Houston, Texas. He also discusses the possibility of a leave of absence.

Date: September 11, 1864

Item Type: Letter

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[Wedding announcement for John E. Burrage, Jr. and Mary Wilson, December 23, 1903]

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Mr. John E. Burrage, Jr., to Miss Mary Wilson. The wedding was to be held on Wednesday, December 23, 1903 in McKinney, Texas. After December 30, the newlywed couple would take up residence in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Date: December 23, 1903

Item Type: Text

The Picayune's Map of New Orleans

Map of New Orleans in 1906 showing street layout of the city including parks and roads.

Date: 1906

Creator: The Picayune

Item Type: Map

[Letter from Victor Lauderdale to J.R Lauderdale, November 14th, 1918]

Letter and envelope from son Victor Lauderdale to his father J.R. Lauderdale, November 14, 1918. The letter addresses the armistice ending the war and the ensuing celebrations taking place among the civilians and soldiers. Lauderdale relays information on the attitudes of the French, his intentions to explore Europe before coming home and details about his coworkers and job as a bookkeeper.

Date: November 14, 1918

Creator: Lauderdale, Victor

Item Type: Postcard

[Letter from Victor Lauderdale to his father J.R Lauderdale, May 11, 1919]

Letter from Victor Lauderdale to his father on American YMCA Stationary, dated May 11, 1919. The letter is brief and informs his father of a letter he enclosed for his mother in celebration of mothers day despite her death with the sentiment "We were with her in life; even so in death we shall be with her." He goes on to mention a trip to Belgium that he is contemplating taking before he comes back to the states.

Date: 1919

Creator: Lauderdale, Victor

Item Type: Postcard

[Wanted Poster: John M. Andrews, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 6, 1920]

Wanted Poster for John M. Andrews, issued in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 6, 1920.

Date: July 6, 1920

Creator: Mooney, Frank T.

Item Type: Image

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Course of the River Mississippi, from the Balise to Fort Chartres: Taken on an Expedition to the Illinois, in the latter end of the Year 1765.

Plan of the City of New Orleans and the Adjacent Plantations

[Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore, August 25, 1861]

[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862]

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864]

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864]

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 19, 1864]

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864]

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864]

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 25, 1864]

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 25, 1864]

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864]

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864]

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, September 11, 1864]

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - September 11, 1864]

[Wedding announcement for John E. Burrage, Jr. and Mary Wilson, December 23, 1903]

The Picayune's Map of New Orleans

[Letter from Victor Lauderdale to J.R Lauderdale, November 14th, 1918]

[Letter from Victor Lauderdale to his father J.R Lauderdale, May 11, 1919]

[Wanted Poster: John M. Andrews, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 6, 1920]