Persifor F. Smith collection, 1858.

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Persifor F. Smith collection, 1858.

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Items relate to the death and obsequies of Brigadier General Persifor F. Smith of New Orleans, La. They include clippings of newspaper obituaries describing the circumstances of his death and providing a brief account of his life and military career, with a particular focus on his service in the Mexican War. Other clippings give details relating to the funeral, which took place in Philadelphia, Pa., and the later return of his remains to New Orleans, La. Also found among the items are a small card bearing what appears to be the signature of Smith and a portrait of Smith in his military uniform.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7279721

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Smith, Persifor Frazer, 1798-1858

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American general. From the description of ALS : Ringgold Barracks, Tex., to the Assistant Adjutant General, Western Division, 1853 Oct. 18. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122365136 Persifor Smith served as Brevet Major General commanding the 8th Military Department (Texas). He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., son of Jonathan and Mary Anne Frazer Smith. From the description of Letterbook, 1851-1854. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldC...