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Journey of L. I. Lehman to New Orleans and Texas
L. I. Lehman describes his January 25 travel from Illinois to New Orleans, passing Mississippi swamps, heavy rains, and a city tour featuring Lafayette Square and Canal Street. He notes urban contrasts, statues of Lee and Jackson, New Orleans architecture, and regional worries about yellow fever. He plans to Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, and Mexico City, with Spanish study and rail options amid delays. He ends with a standard medical advertisement and local notices.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Louisiana
Centralia
Illinois
J. F. Merry
Montana
West Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Jackson
Miss
Big Black River Bridge
Lake Ponchartrain
Benjamin Franklin
Lafayette Square
St. Charles Street
Henry Clay
Canal Street
United States Custom House
Gen Jackson
St. Louis
Rouen
Lyons
Royal Street
Creolle New Orleans
Lee Circle
Gen. Grant
Lee
Chicago
Houston
San Antonio
Grange
Texas
Sabine River
Galveston
el Paso
Chihauhuu
Mexico City