Caperton, John 1817-1900. Letters, 1841-1856. Photocopies with typed transcripts. 25 items.
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Caperton describes the women seen at the French Theatre in New Orleans in 1841: "As a class the most beautiful women in the United States." See letter dated 1 Dec. 1841.
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