J.B. Walton papers, 1858.

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J.B. Walton papers, 1858.

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Papers reflect the role played by the Washington Artillery in Independence Day celebrations in New Orleans, La., in 1858. They consist of an order signed by the secretary of the New Orleans mayor's office instructing Walton to fire national salutes of 32 guns in Clay Square on the evening of July 3 and several times on July 4, and a bill to the city of New Orleans for the services of the artillery during the July 4th celebrations.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Walton, J. B. (James Burdge), 1813-1885

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Colonel J.B. Walton was commander of the Washington Artillery, a volunteer artillery organization founded in New Orleans, La. The Washington Artillery first fought in the Mexican-American War and later participated in the Civil War as part of the Army of Northern Virginia. From the description of J.B. Walton papers, 1858. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 190582991 James B. Walton was employed as a librarian from 1950 to 1952. Little is known about Mr. Walton...

Louisiana artillery. Washington artillery, 1840-

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