William Davis papers, circa 1910, 1930.

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William Davis papers, circa 1910, 1930.

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The papers consist of a 1930 letter from the law offices of Gilbert L. DupreĢ in Opelousas, La., to Davis lamenting that Huey P. Long "is a great scoundrel, a dishonest one, and yet he has succeeded." It further criticizes Long's behavior in the U.S. Senate. A copy print of Davis' portrait from sometime around 1910 is also included.

1 letter.1 photographic print.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Davis, William, Commissioner for repairing Rye harbour

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