Western Voice circular, 1968. 2 items. Location: E:Imprints. Weekly tabloid which claimed to uphold fundamentalism, pre-millenarianism, and the second coming of Christ. Circular entitled 'Ten Million White People to be Driven From Their Homes to Make Room for Black Communist Soviet,' printed in the Western Voice. Includes a clipping from the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate (1968). For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3052.

Gradinego, H., Notebook, 1880-1888. 1 vol. Justice of the peace of St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. Notebook of H. Gradinego. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 799.

Wickliffe, Robert C. (Robert Charles), 1874-1912. Family Papers, 1897-1912 (bulk 1912). 70 items, 1 ms. vol., 1 printed vol. Location: UU:5, J:7. U.S. Congressman (1909-1912) from Louisiana, son of Louisiana Governor Robert C. Wickliffe. Chiefly Wickliffe's official papers for 1912, including constituent correspondence, speeches, and bills. A scrapbook contains news clippings and condolence letters regarding Wickliffe's death; Congressional memorials are in the printed volume. Some items in French. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 447.

Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825. Letters, 1810, 1812. 2 items. Location: Misc.:W. United States Army officer and politician. Letter from Wilkinson to Dennis Claude requesting an interview and referring to his defense against corruption charges; and a letter from John Daniel to Claude mentioning Claude's testimony on behalf of Daniel's innocence to charges against him. Letter from Daniel also refers to Wilkinson's continued difficulties despite his having been acquitted by the court martial. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3227.

Williams, John Sharp, 1854-1932, Letters, 1904-1907. 3 items. Location: Misc.:W. U.S. congressman from Mississippi. Letters expressing Williams' opinions about the disposition of the newly acquired Philippine Islands (1904) and about the question of foreign immigration into the U.S. (1907). For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2846.

Weydemeyer, Luise, Family correspondence, 1849-1869. 100 items. Location: A:67. German immigrant living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Letters from relatives and friends concern personal and business matters and discuss Union army recruitment and training during the Civil War. Letters from Union general Franz Sigel's wife describe her husband's military activities and civilian career. Primarily in German. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1350.

Watson, J. (Joseph), Letter, 1827 Jan. 7. 1 item. Location: Misc.:W. Mayor of Philadelphia. Letter from Watson to the mayor of New Orleans reciting the evils of intemperance and asking about the cure of Dr. Loiseau and its proposed introduction into the hospital and almshouses of Philadelphia. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 344.

Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825, Letter, 1799 June 24 1 item. Location: Misc.:W. United States Army officer and politician. Letter from New Orleans referring to property damage and personal injury committed by a detachment of American troops stationed near the city, recommending payment to be made to the injured party. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2830.

Washington, George, 1732-1799, Letter, 1799 Dec. 10. 1 item (facsimile). First President of the United States. Letter to James Anderson with attached plans for the operation of Washington's plantations for the calendar year 1800. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 965.

Weld Company correspondence, 1833-1851. 96 items. Location: E:62. Commission merchants of Boston, Massachusetts. Correspondence with New Orleans commission and forwarding merchants. Subjects include the controversy following the Compromise of 1850, New Orleans business conditions, the cotton trade, and the death of President William Henry Harrison. Papers also include scattered shipping records. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1194, 1206, 1220, 1232, 1256, 1289.