Abner L. Duncan papers, 1825-1866 (bulk 1841-1862).

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Abner L. Duncan papers, 1825-1866 (bulk 1841-1862).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/157025732

The Abner L. Duncan Papers consist primarily of correspondence between Abner L. Duncan and his relatives concerning the management of his late father's estates, the deaths of family members, and issues of inheritance among family members. The papers also include an exchange of letters between Leon Bonnecaze, the French vice consul at Baton Rouge, and David Farragut of the U.S. Navy, regarding the bombardment of Baton Rouge on May 28, 1862. A small photograph of Leon Bonnecaze is also included.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6902864

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

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David Glasgow Farragut (also spelled Glascoe; July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" in U.S. Navy tradition. Born near Knoxville, Tennessee, Farragut was fostered by naval officer David Porter after the death of his mother...

Duncan, Abner L.

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Abner L. Duncan was a cotton planter near Baton Rouge, La. From the description of Abner L. Duncan papers, 1825-1866 (bulk 1841-1862). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 157025732 ...

Bonnecaze, Leon, 1797-1872

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Leon Bonnecaze (1797-1872), a native of France, was a prominent lawyer and businessman in Baton Rouge. A selectman of Baton Rouge and a trustee of the College of Baton Rouge, Bonnecaze also worked as the French Consul during the American Civil War. Bonnecaze was closely involved with the Hart and Duncan families, serving as an attorney to Abner L. Duncan and Samuel M. Hart. His daughter, Leontine, was married to Abner L. Duncan. He also worked with the Citizen's Insurance Company and the banking...

Duncan family.

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