TY  - GEN
AU  - Galt,Francis L.
TI  - Francis L. Galt papers,
KW  - Dowd, William Henry,
KW  - Tucker, John Randolph.
KW  - Confederate States of America
KW  - Navy
KW  - Surgeons
KW  - Peru
KW  - Marina
KW  - Alabama (Screw sloop)
KW  - Tambo (Ship)
KW  - American Confederate voluntary exiles
KW  - Indians of South America
KW  - Amazon River Region
KW  - Diseases
KW  - Health and hygiene
KW  - Medicine
KW  - Nutrition
KW  - Amazon River
KW  - Discovery and exploration
KW  - Politics and government
KW  - 1829-1919
KW  - United States
KW  - History
KW  - Civil War, 1861-1865
KW  - Medical care
KW  - Naval operations, Confederate
KW  - Naval officers
KW  - itoamc
KW  - Physicians
N1  - Restrictions apply; Typewritten transcript of Galt's journal and most of his writings is available
N2  - 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
UR  - http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009254
UR  - http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009254.3
ER  -