Nicholls, Francis T., 1834-1912. Letter press copy books and notebooks, 1877-1879. 3 v. Location: Misc.:N, M:21. Confederate general in the Civil War and governor of Louisiana (1877-1880). Letters deal with an attempt upon the life of Stephen Packard, financial support to the Nicholls' government, dissension between federal and state supervisors during the 1878 congressional election, and indictments for murder. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 874.