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William T. Johnson and family papers. Legal and financial documents. Folder 01-17, 1840-1848.
title
William T. Johnson and family papers. Legal and financial documents. Folder 01-17, 1840-1848.
Subject
Free African Americans, Mississippi, Natchez, African American women, Mississippi, Natchez, African American families, Mississippi, Natchez, Slaves, Emancipation, Mississippi, Natchez, African American barbers, Mississippi, Natchez, Child slaves, Mississippi, Natchez, Slaves, Mississippi, Natchez, Johnson, William T., 1809?-1851, Johnson, Ann Battles, 1815?-1866, Battles, Harriet, born approximately 1792, Bush, Jane, active 1840-1842, Julia Ann (Slave of Miles Kelly), active 1840, Laura (Slave of Miles Kelly), active 1840, Margaret (Slave of Miles Kelly), active 1840, Chotard, Henry, Legal documents, Receipts (Acknowledgments)(Acknowledgments) Taxation, Mississippi, Natchez, Deeds, Slave bills of sale, Slave records, Promissory notes
Date created ms
1840, 1848
Abstract
Legal and financial papers of the Johnson family for the years 1840-1848 include slave bills of sale, deeds of emancipation, freedom papers, deeds of conveyance, receipts, and other legal and financial documents. The papers are chiefly those of William Johnson, his mother-in-law, Harriet Battles, and Harriet's mother, Jane Bush (also seen as ""Jenny Bush""), all free persons of color.

Two documents relate to the emancipation of Julia Ann and her two daughters, Laura and Margaret. A slave bill of sale, dated April 29, 1840, confers ownership of Julia Ann, Laura, and Margaret from Miles Kelly to Harriet Battles. The second document, dated June 11, 1840, is a deed of emancipation freeing Julia Ann, Laura, and Margaret through the power of attorney of Harriet's mother, Jane Bush. A certification of Jane Bush's power of attorney on behalf of Harriet Battles, dated June 21, 1842, is also present.

Other documents related to Jane Bush include a freedom paper, dated June 11, 1840, certifying that Jane has lived as a free woman for more than twenty year's time and a freedom paper for Jane Bush signed in Indiana on June 21, 1842.

Documents related to Harriet Battles include: a freedom paper, dated June 26, 1840, signed by Horace Gridley; a receipt for Harriet's passage from Louisville, Kentucky to Cincinnati, Ohio, dated May 15, 1843; two receipts; and a city tax receipt dated September 23, 1842.

Papers of William Johnson include: a receipt for the sale of an enslaved man named Jim, dated February 29, 1844; a deed of conveyance from Franklin Beaumont to William Johnson for the Bellevue property, dated 1840; a notice, dated February 23, 1842, to Major Henry Chotard to pay William Johnson tuition due to him for the education of his sons; an indenture between Eliza Cochran and William Johnson, dated March 27, 1844; a license to William Johnson for keeping a dog within the city limits, dated May 3, 1844; and various tax receipts for Johnson's taxable properties and enslaved persons.
Register of free colored persons entitled to remain in the state. Volume 1, 1840-1856.
title
Register of free colored persons entitled to remain in the state. Volume 1, 1840-1856.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. African American men, Louisiana, New Orleans, African American women, Louisiana, New Orleans, New Orleans (La.). Office of the Mayor, Legal documents
Date created ms
1840, 1856
Abstract
The first volume of the Register of Free Colored Persons Entitled to Remain in the State was produced by the New Orleans Mayor's Office between 1840 and 1856. Free people of color who were not born in the City of New Orleans, or who were born in the Parish of Orleans and were emancipated after birth, were required to register with the Mayor's Office as free people of color.

The register as a whole is comprised of four volumes created between the years 1840-1864. The roster lists the individual's name, sex, color, age, occupation, place of birth (parish or county, state, country), date of arrival (this section is blank in the majority of entries), additional remarks, and the date that the information was recorded. Information found in the remarks column identifies the name of the emancipator or the name of the person who verified a free person of color's free status by witnessing or notarizing the act of emancipation.

The roster is arranged in chronological groups for the years 1840-1856. The names are recorded alphabetically by the first letter of the last name, or as in some cases, the first letter of the only given name.

A list of names appearing in the register is available online at www.lecomite.org/indexes/FPOCIndex.txt. Note that this list is an index to a transcription of the register, published by Le Comité des Archives de la Louisiane. Page numbers given in the index refer to the published transcription and not to the manuscript register.

Volume 1 is in French and English.
1840-12-15 Note from Gervais Castille
title
1840-12-15 Note from Gervais Castille
Date created ms
1840-12-15
Name
Castille, Gervais
Procès-verbal of the transfer of the mortgage records of Jefferson Parish from the office of the Clerk of Court to Louis Bouligny, Recorder of Mortgages
title
Procès-verbal of the transfer of the mortgage records of Jefferson Parish from the office of the Clerk of Court to Louis Bouligny, Recorder of Mortgages
Subject
Documents
Date created ms
1840-4-13, 1840-4-13
Abstract
At the order of Parish Judge François Dugué and in conformity with the Act of the Legislature of 1840 March 27, the mortgage records of Jefferson Parish, comprising twelve volumes, were delivered by the office of the Clerk of Court to the Recorder of Mortgages, Louis Bouligny. There followed a list and detailed description of the books transferred.
Indenture of Jean Baptiste with Louis Clairain sponsored by Joseph Daniel, Volume 5, Number 440, 1840 January 11
title
Indenture of Jean Baptiste with Louis Clairain sponsored by Joseph Daniel, Volume 5, Number 440, 1840 January 11
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1840-01-11
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Baptiste (described as a free negro of 16 years of age) is sponsored by his father, Joseph Daniel (described as a free negro), as an apprentice to Louis Clairain to learn to be a bricklayer. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Constantin Augustin with Francois Pascal sponsored by Marie Rose Petit, Volume 5, Number 441, 1840 June 5
title
Indenture of Constantin Augustin with Francois Pascal sponsored by Marie Rose Petit, Volume 5, Number 441, 1840 June 5
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1840-06-05
Abstract
In this indenture, Constantin Augustin (described as a free child of color of about 12 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Marie Rose Petit, as an apprentice to Francois Pascal (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a tinsmith. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Theodale Griffin with Errie and Dolliole sponsored by Mary Wilson, Volume 5, Number 450, 1840 December 8.
title
Indenture of Theodale Griffin with Errie and Dolliole sponsored by Mary Wilson, Volume 5, Number 450, 1840 December 8.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1840-12-08
Abstract
In this indenture, Theodale Griffin (described as a free child of color of about 15 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Mary Wilson, as an apprentice to Errie & Dolliole to learn to be a joiner. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Adolphe Deloge with Marcel Dupart sponsored by Antoine Deloge, Volume 5, Number 443, 1840 July
title
Indenture of Adolphe Deloge with Marcel Dupart sponsored by Antoine Deloge, Volume 5, Number 443, 1840 July
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1840
Abstract
In this indenture, Adolphe Deloge (described as a free child of color of about 11 years of age) is sponsored by his father, Antoine Deloge, as an apprentice to Marcel Dupart (a free man of color) to learn to be a shoemaker. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Sabine River, Louisiana
title
Sabine River, Louisiana
mods_titleInfo_subTitle_ms
U.S. Topographical Engineers
Date created ms
1840, 1840
Business letter from H.G. Runnells, Jackson, Mississippi, to B[enjamin] L[eonard] C[ovington] Wailes, Washington, Mississippi
title
Business letter from H.G. Runnells, Jackson, Mississippi, to B[enjamin] L[eonard] C[ovington] Wailes, Washington, Mississippi
Subject
Documents, Correspondence
Date created ms
1840-2-5, 1840-2-5
Abstract
H.G. Runnels acknowledged receipt of the letter reminding him of the amount due Jefferson College. The legislative session had kept him busy in Jackson, but he would attend to the matter shortly.
Business letter from H.G. Runnels, Jackson, Mississippi, to B[enjamin] L[eonard] C[ovington] Wailes, Washington, Mississippi
title
Business letter from H.G. Runnels, Jackson, Mississippi, to B[enjamin] L[eonard] C[ovington] Wailes, Washington, Mississippi
Subject
Documents, Correspondence
Date created ms
1840-4-13, 1840-4-13
Abstract
Runnels wrote in reply to a letter from Wailes, which threatened to institute a suit against Runnels if he did not settle the account he owed Jefferson College. He gave several excuses and promised to make payment.
Armoire
title
Armoire
Date created ms
1830, 1840
Abstract
Two-door armoire or cabinet surmounted by large, stepped projecting flat cornice, all veneered with flame grain mahogany. Interior divided into two compartments: proper right with shelves, proper left for hanging. Four removable shelves of pine faced with mahogany rest on unidentified tropical hardwood supports screwed into case divider and side of case (same wood used for cornice glue blocks). Simple band of veneer around case bottom with small quarter round strip molding applied below (nailed). Cornice in two sections: upper projecting section flat with slightly beveled underside. Next section beneath repeats upper format, all atop case joined by small ogee molding. Doors mortised and tenoned to create frame in which floats veneered center panel. Solid mahogany sides with pine case bottom with mahogany rails on three sides. Back made of four pine boards with grain laid vertically with tongue at top and bottom; tongue slides into groove in case bottom; cornice grooved to fit over tongue at top of boards. Rear of boards have plane marks and are slightly beveled on sides. Cornice with unidentified tropical hardwood blocks joined to case sides by iron rod through pine case side glue blocks. Bottom of case secured in same manner of glue blocks and iron rods. Case sits on urn-like feet carved from solid blocks glued. Rear feet are inverted balusters on turned balls, stained, doweled into case. Hinges bolstered by additional glue blocks on inner faces of case sides.
Letter from W.S. Holabird to Lewis Tappan
title
Letter from W.S. Holabird to Lewis Tappan
Subject
Amistad (Schooner), Slave insurrections--United States, Antislavery movements--United States, Slave trade--America--History, Correspondence
Date created ms
1840-09-28, 1840-09-28
Name
Holabird, W.S.
Abstract
In this letter, W.S. Holabird writes that he has received Lewis Tappan's letter from September 24. He mentions that when he wrote to him on September 5, he had no knowledge of Tappan having ever received "any instructions on the subject named and was confident that [he] had received none." After receiving Tappan's letter of September 9, referring to a communication from the Secretary of State to Holabird from April 30, Holabird examined the papers in his office and found an unopened letter sent to him at Litchfield. By return mail Holabird wrote to Tappan and Roger S. Baldwin that he was "authorized to admit the authenticity of the Spanish documents."
Governor of Louisiana Isaac Johnson in the 1840s
title
Governor of Louisiana Isaac Johnson in the 1840s
Subject
Governors, Government Officials, Johnson, Isaac, 1805-1853
Date created ms
1840, 1849
Abstract
B&W photo of a drawing, 1840s. Governor of Louisiana. Isaac Johnson, 1805-1853. Governor 1846-1850.
Sale of plantation and slaves by William Long to Joseph T. Robinson
title
Sale of plantation and slaves by William Long to Joseph T. Robinson
Subject
Documents, Slaves, Plantations
Date created ms
1840-11-16, 1840-11-16
Abstract
Natchitoches, Louisiana. Sale of a plantation and slaves by William Long to Joseph T. Robinson. Sale is for 7 parcels of land in Caddo and Natchitoches Parishes, cotton gin, 24 slaves listed by name, sex, and racial mixture, and other outbuildings. Long and Robinson had operated the plantation as a partnership. Emily Cecilia Boggs, wife of Long, agrees to the sale.
Letter from J.B. Johnston to Lewis Tappan
title
Letter from J.B. Johnston to Lewis Tappan
Subject
Amistad (Schooner), Slave insurrections--United States, Antislavery movements--United States, Slave trade--America--History, Correspondence
Date created ms
1840-12-31, 1840-12-31
Name
Johnston, J.B.
Abstract
A letter from J.B. Johnston informing Lewis Tappan that he has received the December 1840 issue of the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Reporter Extra and is moved to donate ten dollars in support of the Amistad Captives. Johnston describes the event reported in the newspaper as "truly shocking" and writes, "I have long thought Van Buren and his Cabinet and indeed most of the public function [illegible] throughout the length and breadth of our land, to be influenced by a mean servility to Southern slavery -- the documents referred to in the Extra puts the fact beyond doubt."
Letter from John Forsyth to Lewis Tappan
title
Letter from John Forsyth to Lewis Tappan
Subject
Amistad (Schooner), Slave insurrections--United States, Antislavery movements--United States, Slave trade--America--History, Correspondence
Date created ms
1840-09-12, 1840-09-12
Name
Forsyth, John, 1780-1841
Abstract
A letter from John Forsyth in regards to Lewis Tappan's letter to the President which had been referred to the Department of State with directions to inform him that the President directs copies of "any documents of the character described by you" be delivered to the Amistad Captives' counsel. As to why "this direction was not complied with" previously, the President "found reason to question his authority to interfere, in that form, with the proceedings of the Court." Communication [not enclosed] was made to the District Attorney of Connecticut [William S. Holabird] which directs all that the President felt authorized to do. As this communication to W.S. Holabird may not have reached him, a copy was resent.
License to retail liquors in 2nd Municipality
title
License to retail liquors in 2nd Municipality
Subject
Documents, Licenses, Taverns, Alcoholic beverages
Date created ms
1840, 1840
Abstract
License to retail liquors in 2nd Municipality. Although signed by the City Comptroller the license was never issued. The document contains a number of city regulations towards taverns.
Armand Duplantier, Jr., to Antoine Frédérique Allard Duplantier, 1840 Mar. 16
title
Armand Duplantier, Jr., to Antoine Frédérique Allard Duplantier, 1840 Mar. 16
Subject
Insects, Collection and preservation, Louisiana
Date created ms
1840-03-16
Abstract
Armand Duplantier, Jr., New Orleans, tells his cousin Antoine Frédérique Allard Duplantier, Voiron, France, that he will be sending insects care of Mr. Perret rather than Dupuis, indicating that the former is part of Belloc and Perret in Le Havre. The writer describes the contents and how they were amassed, and he states that with them the recipient will have nearly all species native to Louisiana.
Armand Duplantier, Jr., to Antoine Frédérique Allard Duplantier, 1840 Jan. 10
title
Armand Duplantier, Jr., to Antoine Frédérique Allard Duplantier, 1840 Jan. 10
Subject
Insects, Collection and preservation, Louisiana
Date created ms
1840-01-10
Abstract
Armand Duplantier, Jr., St. James Parish, informs his cousin Antoine Frédérique Allard Duplantier, Voiron, France, that Mr. [Peret?] will assist the pair in procuring insects from Mexico and the Antilles. The writer discusses the insect-collecting strategy, giving background on [Peret?], mentioning that drought has hindered amassing specimens in Louisiana, joking about bites and stings, and mentioning provisions to be sent from Europe care of Mme. Avart.

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