Francis Marston New Orleans letter, 1849 Jan. 28.

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Francis Marston New Orleans letter, 1849 Jan. 28.

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The letter of Francis Marston to William Green of Boston, Massachusetts describes Marston's journey through the Gulf of Mexico and the city of New Orleans. The weather, buildings, roads, flora, and habits of the people of the city are described in detail. The letter also describes Old Zach (President-Elect Zachary Taylor) who visited the city the same time as Marston. The letter mentions that Henry Clay (U.S. Senator from Kentucky) was in the city and that there was a recent outbreak of cholera.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

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Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

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Marston, Francis, b. ca. 1825.

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Francis Marston, of Boston, Massachusetts, traveled by ship through the Gulf of Mexico to New Orleans, Louisiana. He witnessed a visit to the city by President-elect Zachary Taylor. From the description of Francis Marston New Orleans letter, 1849 Jan. 28. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 265700465 ...