Gaaton, C. Letter, 1836. 1 item. Location: Misc. Letter from C. Gaaton reproaching a friend for his lack of confidence in the future payment of interest. In French. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 151.

Garland, Henry Lastrapes, 1826-1908. Papers, 1778-1940 (bulk 1860-1940). 804 items. Location: 79:94, Vault MRDF 2, Vault:1. Lawyer and landowner of Opelousas, Louisiana. Correspondence, land documents, and legal and business documents of Garland and his wife Celeste. Papers include a legal agreement in French (1778), letters of Confederate civilians, materials relating to St. Landry Parish schools, and materials on railroads in the state. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3087.

Gasparin, Agenor de, 1810-1871. Letters. 1862-1871. 57 items. Location: U:100. French statesman, philanthropist, and writer on religion and abolition. Letters to the American translator of his books discussing the American editions and commenting on American politics, Abraham Lincoln, abolition, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. In French. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1350.

Villeneuve-Bargeman, Marie-Aglaee-Roseta. Death Notice, 1884 Feb. 28. 2 items. Location: Misc.:V. Marquise De Forbin D'Oppede. Death notice [in French] sent to Davis Douglas, Edinburgh, Scotland, is accompanied by a note [English transcription, no original] commenting on the death notice and a trip made to Edinburgh. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4413.

Vezin, Pierre F. O. Document, 1749. 1 item. Location: Misc.:V. Marriage contract of Pierre F. O. Vezin and Marie J. du Plassey of New Orleans, Louisiana. In French. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 431.

Varillat, M. Letter, fcirca 1818. 1 item. Location: Misc.:V. Letter from M. Varillat, apparently a child, to her grandmother, describing in detail the size of the steamer Ohio and, in particular, the furnishings for the drawing room and the cabins. In French. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1032.

Fontenette, Jacques. Document, 1812. 1 item. Location: Misc. Resident of St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. Will (copy) of Jacques Fontenette. In French. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 146.

Vegua, Antonio. Papers, 1820-1823. 3 items. Location: Misc.:V. Papers pertaining to the succession of Antonio Vegua include an inventory of the estate, the appointment of Antonio Dalferes as administrator, and a list of accounts. Partly in French. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 552.

Forstall, Nicolas. Letter, 1790. 1 item. Location: Misc.:F. Spanish colonial official in New Iberia. Official letter from Nicolas Forstall to Estevan Miro requesting authorization and funds to repair a road to New Orleans in the vicinity of Bayou Courtableu. In French. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 382.

Verret, Theodule. Papers, 1804-1894 (bulk 1850-1870). .5 linear ft. (634 items). Location: E:38. Sawmill and lumber business owner in Mandeville, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, and justice of the peace and parish treasurer. Verret also owned property in New Orleans. Papers concern the rent or lease of Verret's property in New Orleans, his sawmill and lumber business in Mandeville, and his position as parish treasurer. Included are letters from Louisiana Superintendent of Education Robert Lusher. Some letters in French; one item in Spanish. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 905.