luu_p16313coll8_238 238 p16313coll8 luu yes Letter from Frank Babin to Henrietta Lauzin, 1864 Babin, Frank Babin, Frank Lauzin, Henrietta, b. 1842 Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Unionists (United States Civil War)--Louisiana--Baton Rouge Military deserters--Confederate States of America letter (4p.) Frank Babin writes to Henrietta Lauzin, West Baton Rouge, commenting on camp life, stating that they have been repairing fences and building cabins, but that the 'bill of fare' has been good, including beefsteak, sweet potatoes, rice, and pecan candy. He then proceeds to tease her regarding her current 'beau', a man named Peru. Regarding a man they refer to as 'Poydras', he states 'Now take my advice 'and give him up' immediately.' Before closing, he requests that Henrietta have Hattie send him some cloth because he is 'out of clothing.' LSU Libraries. Special Collections 1864 1864 en; fr text Text http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/u?/p16313coll8,238 Gras-Lauzin Family Papers Louisiana State University Libraries, Special Collections (http://www.lib.lsu.edu/special) U:153 Box 2, Folder 12 Physical rights are retained by the LSU Libraries. Copyright of the original material is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws. Permission to reproduce this image must be requested through the Special Collections Division, Louisiana State University Libraries.