Galt, Francis L. 1831 or 1832-1915 creator mixed material monographic eng 20 2 0.6 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. Restrictions apply. 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 Physicians mm 99084476 hdl:loc.mss/eadmss.ms009254 hdl:loc.mss/eadmss.ms009254.3 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009254 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009254.3 Restrictions apply. DLC 991021 20260227111728.0 mm 99084476