Galveston, Texas [postmarked New Orleans, Louisiana] 1841 October 17

Scope and content:

Death of newborn and his wife's subsequent problems with drying up her milk; yellow fever in New Orleans; soil and climate of [New Orleans]; growth of churches, with Presbyterian, Methodist, Episcopalian, and Catholic buildings in progress; the conquest of Texas; w/ANS to Martin Shepherd -- good deal of shipping and business from other ports; the fluctuation of Texas government liabilities

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968