02868cpcaa2200529 a 4500 mm 99084476 DLC 20260227111728.0 cr ||||||||||| 991021|||||||||||| eng mm 99084476 DLC dacs DLC DLC S lcmd Galt, Francis L., 1831 or 1832-1915. Francis L. Galt papers, 1870-1875. 20 items. 2 containers. 0.6 linear feet. Restrictions apply. Journal, letter, and writings documenting Galt's service as a surgeon aboard the Peruvian naval vessel Tambo on an expedition under the command of another Confederate expatriate, John Randolph Tucker, to explore the Amazon River. Includes notes on the health, diet, diseases, and medical practices of the indigenous people of the Amazon region. Also includes an account of the orphan children of Confederate expatriate William Henry Dowd after his death in Peru. Other topics include Peruvian politics and Galt's service aboard the Confederate screw sloop Alabama. Includes typewritten transcripts of Galt's journal and most of his writings. Typewritten transcript of Galt's journal and most of his writings is available. Physician and naval surgeon. Collection material in English. Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Manuscript Reading Room and at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009254 Dowd, William Henry, 1836-1873. Tucker, John Randolph. Confederate States of America. Navy Surgeons. Peru. Marina. Alabama (Screw sloop) Tambo (Ship) American Confederate voluntary exiles Peru. Indians of South America Amazon River Region. Indians of South America Amazon River Region Diseases. Indians of South America Amazon River Region Health and hygiene. Indians of South America Amazon River Region Medicine. Indians of South America Amazon River Region Nutrition. Amazon River Discovery and exploration. Peru Politics and government 1829-1919. United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Medical care. United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Naval operations, Confederate. Naval officers. itoamc Physicians. itoamc Finding aid http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009254 Finding aid (PDF) http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009254.3 44543 44543