Papers, 1829-1905; (bulk 1833-1863).

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Papers, 1829-1905; (bulk 1833-1863).

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Papers concern Nicholson's experiences as a surgeon in the U.S. Navy during cruises along the east and west coasts of the United States, and to South Africa, China, Japan, and other places in the Far East, 1852-1860; and Nicholson's service as regimental surgeon to the Oregon Mounted Volunteers during an Indian uprising in Oregon, 1855, and with the C.S.A. Army, 2nd Virginia Regiment, 1861-1862. Letters of other members of Nicholson's family concern politics and social life in Washington, D.C., 1852. Letters to Sister Mary Bernard Doll of the Monastery of the Visitation, Wilmington, Del., pertain to religious matters generally, but contain comments on the coal strike of 1902 and the attitute of President Theodore Roosevelt toward Roman Catholics.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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