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    • Sarah Ker Butler letter, 1861 June 7

    • Sarah Ker Butler letter, 1861 June 7

    • Butler, Margaret, 1821-1890.; Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864.; Gardens--Louisiana--Terrebonne Parish.; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Causes.; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Public opinion.; United States--History--Civil...

    • Letter from Sara E. Ker Butler, Le Carpe Plantation, Terrebonne Parish, La., to Margaret Butler discusses a female relative at Evergreen Plantation who is there by herself after her husband left, expressing admiration for her doing that. She...
    • Civil War Context and Conflict at LSU Libraries
    • Sarah Ker Butler letter, 1863 March 8

    • Sarah Ker Butler letter, 1863 March 8

    • Butler, Margaret, 1821-1890.; Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867.; Fugitive slaves--Louisiana.; Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women.; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Religious aspects.

    • Letter from Sara E. Ker Butler, Natchez, to Margaret Butler, informing her that she is now living in Natchez because she had to leave her home in Terrebonne Parish, La. The first four pages are mostly gossip, but then she recounts her discussion...
    • Civil War Context and Conflict at LSU Libraries
    • The Battle of St. Paul's : fought in New Orleans, Sunday, October 12, 1862 / sung by a Louisiana...

    • The Battle of St. Paul's : fought in New Orleans, Sunday, October 12, 1862 / sung by a Louisiana soldier

    • United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Poetry--Confederate; Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women; New Orleans (La.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women; Women--Confederate States of America--History; Martial law--Louisiana; St....

    • Song lyrics which narrate the event which interrupted St. Paul Church's Sunday services of Oct. 12, 1862. Major George Strong attended the service and announced mid-way that the minister had defied General Benjamin Butler's order that prayers...
    • America at War
    • The Battle of the fair; February 20, 1863

    • The Battle of the fair; February 20, 1863

    • Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894; Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women; New Orleans (La.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women; Women--Confederate States of America--History; Martial law--Louisiana

    • "Written for the benefit of the Orphans' Asylum." Prose work describing an incident involving the Confederate women of New Orleans and their Union occupiers, known also as the "Battle of the Handkerchiefs." In February of 1863, General Nathaniel...
    • America at War
    • Letter, F. S. Twitchell to "Bill"

    • Letter, F. S. Twitchell to "Bill"

    • Weitzel, Godfrey, 1835-1884; Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Union; Women soldiers--United States--History--19th century; United States--History--Civil War,...

    • In this long letter, Twitchell describes his participation in the expedition led by General Weitzel to subdue the Lafourche district, an important source of soldiers and supplies for the Confederacy. Twitchell tells of the occupation and looting...
    • America at War
    • Letter from Amelia Faulkner to Henrietta Lauzin, 1862 Apr. 14

    • Letter from Amelia Faulkner to Henrietta Lauzin, 1862 Apr. 14

    • Faulkner, Amelia.; Lauzin, Henrietta, b. 1842.; Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women.; Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspects.

    • Amelia Faulkner, Faulkland Plantation writes to Henrietta Lauzin, Baton Rouge, inquiring about Baton Rouge society and commenting on the fact that most of the men have left in support of the war effort. She states 'Now Henrietta I entirely agree...
    • Gras-Lauzin Family Papers
    • Letter from M.E. Faulkner to Henrietta Lauzin, 1862 Nov. 26

    • Letter from M.E. Faulkner to Henrietta Lauzin, 1862 Nov. 26

    • Faulkner, M. E.; Lauzin, Henrietta, b. 1842.; Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women.; Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Social aspects.

    • M.E. Faulkner, Faulkland Plantation, Louisiana, writes to Henrietta Lauzin, Baton Rouge, regarding the well-being of soldiers with whom they are acquainted. She states that she is knitting for the soldiers and invites Henrietta to their home,...
    • Gras-Lauzin Family Papers
    • Bank of Commerce $1 bill

    • Bank of Commerce $1 bill

    • Paper money--United States; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Women on bank notes; Sailing ships

    • Civil War-era Bank of Commerce $1 bill. Bill features a ship with large sails and two women. The bill was issued in New Orleans, La.
    • America at War
    • Sarah Ker Butler letter, 1861 April 16

    • Sarah Ker Butler letter, 1861 April 16

    • Butler, Margaret, 1821-1890.; Anderson, Robert, 1805-1871.; Fort Sumter (Charleston, S.C.)--Siege, 1861.; Houma (La.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Public opinion.

    • Letter from Sara E. Ker Butler, Le Carpe Plantation, Terrebonne Parish, La., to Margaret Butler relates news of the bombardment of Ft. Sumter and excitement in Houma:""those who wished to go (nearly all had signed an agreement to that effect, among...
    • Civil War Context and Conflict at LSU Libraries
    • Sarah Ker Butler letter, 1861 March 5

    • Sarah Ker Butler letter, 1861 March 5

    • Butler, Margaret, 1821-1890.; Gardens--Louisiana--Terrebonne Parish.; Unionists (United States Civil War)--Louisiana--Terrebonne Parish.; Secession--Southern States.; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Public opinion.;...

    • Letter from Sara E. Ker Butler, Le Carpe Plantation, Terrebonne Parish, La., to Margaret Butler regarding her garden and her opposition to the war. She admits her anger at hearing secession justified and likened to the American Revolution,...
    • Civil War Context and Conflict at LSU Libraries
    • Letter from Amelia Faulkner to Henrietta Lauzin, 1864 Apr. 29

    • Letter from Amelia Faulkner to Henrietta Lauzin, 1864 Apr. 29

    • Faulkner, Amelia.; Lauzin, Henrietta, b. 1842.; Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women.; Young women--Louisiana--Social conditions--19th century.

    • Amelia Faulkner, Faulkland Plantation, Louisiana, writes to Henrietta Lauzin, informing her that she received her letter and the lemons via Mr. Palms and thanks her for her kindness. She also states that she 'will be married some time the latter...
    • Gras-Lauzin Family Papers
    • Alie Austen McMurran letter, 1861 May 7

    • Alie Austen McMurran letter, 1861 May 7

    • Austen, George, Mrs.; Secession--Southern States.; Slaves--Mississippi.; Abolitionists--United States.; Mississippi--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.; Maryland--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

    • Letter from Alie McMurran, Melrose, Natchez, to her mother, Mrs. George Austen, Baltimore County, Maryland, regarding men preparing for war and her disdain for Maryland that it did not secede early, as states on both sides will find her present...
    • Civil War Context and Conflict at LSU Libraries
    • Infamous! : vide Lord Palmerston's speech

    • Infamous! : vide Lord Palmerston's speech

    • Women--Louisiana--New Orleans; Broadsides; New Orleans (La.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Prostitution

    • Contains General orders no. 28, by command of Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Butler, Head-quarters, Dep't of the Gulf, New Orleans, May 15, 1862. This order is commonly called the "Woman's Order." In 1862 General Butler issued the infamous "Woman's Order" in...
    • America at War
    • Republic of Louisiana Letter

    • Republic of Louisiana Letter

    • United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives; New Orleans (La.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Cotton Industry; St. Charles Hotel (New Orleans, La.); Women--Louisiana--New Orleans; New Orleans (La.)--History--Civil War,...

    • In four closely written pages, an unidentified matron of New Orleans writes this incomplete letter to her father describing life in the newly created Republic of Louisiana. Caution pervades every aspect of trade; people are collecting debts and...
    • America at War
    • Letter from Alex R. Hunstock to Henrietta Lauzin, 1861, Dec. 04

    • Letter from Alex R. Hunstock to Henrietta Lauzin, 1861, Dec. 04

    • Palms, Francis F., 1837-1904.; Lauzin, Henrietta, b. 1842., b. 1842.; Kentucky--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.; Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

    • Alex R. Hunstock, Bowling Green, Kentucky, writes to Henrietta Lauzin, Baton Rouge. He informs her of his regiment's position and mentions that there are '40-60,000 soldiers' in and around their current camp. Additionally, he describes the...
    • Gras-Lauzin Family Papers
    • Letter from Francis Palms to Henrietta Lauzin, 1862 Mar. 09

    • Letter from Francis Palms to Henrietta Lauzin, 1862 Mar. 09

    • Palms, Francis F., 1837-1904.; Lauzin, Henrietta, b. 1842.; Jackson (Tenn.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.; Confederate States of America. Army. Louisiana Infantry Regiment, 4th.

    • Francis Palms, Camp Beauregard, Jackson, Tennessee, writes Henrietta Lauzin, Baton Rouge , regarding the movement of his regiment and the conditions of their new location. He states that although the journey involved a three-day march, the new...
    • Gras-Lauzin Family Papers

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