Mississippi River steamboat docked in New Orleans.

Outside of Antoine's restaurant in the French Quarter, New Orleans.

French Quarter, New Orleans.

Old Spanish jail in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Remains of old French estate in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Above ground cemetery in New Orleans.

Above ground cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Above ground cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Letter expressing Clayton's doubts that some Whigs will not vote in the upcoming election. He also discusses his choice for Vice President, and party disenchantment over Virginia and Massachusetts's plurality of national offices.

Black and white photograph of a crowd of people standing on a cement dock next to a warehouse. One of the warehouse garage doors are open and people are visible standing inside the warehouse.

Black and white photograph of a hydroelectric power plant. Taken my Merrill while attending the American Society of Civil Engineers conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Black and white photograph of a hydroelectric power plant and dam. Taken my Merrill while attending the American Society of Civil Engineers conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.