Walter Nicol diary, 1845-1849.

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Walter Nicol diary, 1845-1849.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23269265

The collection is a diary, 14 September 1845-11 September 1849, describing Nicol's work; a militia organization in which he participated; friends and relations in Saint Helena and Livingston parishes, La., including his in-laws, who were members of the Harvey family; a schooner trip to visit lumber plants at Pensacola, Fla.; railroad excursions; opinions on the Mexican War; and the death of his wife, children, other relations, and slaves in a steamboat accident.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7099102

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Louisiana. Militia

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Harvey family.

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Nicol, Walter, 1817-1861.

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Walter Nicol was a Scotsman who settled in Louisiana and worked for a New Orleans lumber exporter. From the description of Walter Nicol diary, 1845-1849. WorldCat record id: 23269265 Walter Nicol (1817-1861) was a Scotsman who settled in Louisiana and worked for a New Orleans lumber exporter. From the guide to the Walter Nicol Diary, 1845-1849, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) ...