Brashear, R. B. Letter, 1852 January 20. 1 letter. Location: MISC:B. Brashear was a politician from New Orleans. Francis D. Richardson was a member of the Louisiana Senate from Baton Rouge. Richardso built a plantation home called Bayside in Jeanerette, Louisiana. Letter is written by R. B. Brashear to Francis D. Richardson. The letter discusses Whig candidates of Louisiana and the Senate election. The letter also discusses a politician named Benjamin who was accused of having an affair. Mss. 5158.