Letters and calling card of Lorenzo Thomas
Language: eng
Subjects: Correspondence; Mexican War, 1846-1848; Slavery; History
Description: ALS (1848 January 12; Mexico City) from Thomas to A. H. and F. Dodge, Georgetown, D.C., primarily describing conditions in  Mexico City and the surrounding area during the Mexican War; ALS (1864 February 28; Louisville, Ky.) from Thomas to his cousin, Julianna Randolph, Philadelphia, Pa., giving his impressions of slavery from his travels through Kentucky and Tennessee; and Thomas's calling card.
Notes: Open to research.

Gift, Mrs. Allen McLane, 1915.

Purchase, 1906-1974.

U.S. army officer.

Collection material in English.

Forms part of:  Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.