Personal letter from C.M. Conrad, New Orleans, to Elizabeth Conrad, New Iberia


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Conrad wrote his sister Elizabeth in a humorous vein of the exaggerated anticipation shown by the people of New Orleans to the forthcoming visit of the Marquis de Lafayette. He described public plans, real and imaginary, to celebrate the hero's presence.

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Title

Personal letter from C.M. Conrad, New Orleans, to Elizabeth Conrad, New Iberia

Creator

Conrad, C.M.

Date Created

1825-03-27

Description

Conrad wrote his sister Elizabeth in a humorous vein of the exaggerated anticipation shown by the people of New Orleans to the forthcoming visit of the Marquis de Lafayette. He described public plans, real and imaginary, to celebrate the hero's presence.

Topical Subject(s)

Documents
Correspondence

Language

eng

Notes (Physical)

Autograph letter signed. In English.

Extent

4 pages

Type of Resource

text

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Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

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