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David Franklin Gott letter

 Collection
Identifier: SC-192-MS

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a transcription of the original letter written from University Hospital in New Orleans to his mother, brother and sisters, probably in North Carolina. Gott briefly describes his Civil War experiences, including a voyage from Brazos, Texas to New Orleans. Mss. notes on the Gott family are also present.

Dates

  • Creation: August 15, 1864

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available to registered researchers by appointment.

Requesting Materials

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction or use of materials is prohibited without the permission of the City Archives & Special Collections. Please review the Archives' Permission to Publish note.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Mary K. Pierson, 2001.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610