John A. Lejeune papers, 1815-1955 (bulk 1918-1919).

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John A. Lejeune papers, 1815-1955 (bulk 1918-1919).

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The 1815 letter from White Turpin, great grandfather of Lejeune, reports the number of Federal soldiers taken prisoner or killed during the Battle of New Orleans. Remaining papers, predominantly regarding Lejeune's military career, include a citation (in French) for the Legion of Honor and accompanying letter of transmittal; orders announcing Lejeune's receipt of the Distinguished Service Medal; a list of his medals; a biographical sketch; an address (1926) delivered by Lejeune at an LSU alumni function and a testimonial presented to him by LSU (1918); and various photographs of Lejeune. The volume is a copybook (1878) kept by Lejeune.

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