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Promenade publique, Rue du Canal une allee de 12 pieds de large formant 2 lignes d'arbres a 20 pieds de distance les uns des autres.
title
Promenade publique, Rue du Canal une allee de 12 pieds de large formant 2 lignes d'arbres a 20 pieds de distance les uns des autres.
Subject
Mather, James J., 1750-1821, Canal Street (New Orleans, La.), Louisiana-Maps-19th century, New Orleans (La.), Canals
Date created ms
1812-01-18
Abstract
Shows line of trees along the proposed navigation canal (which would become Canal Street). Area shown is in between Royal Street and Chartres Street, northeast of Canal Street. Contains calculations for the number of trees and their distance apart. Includes statement of the Conseil de Ville, in French. Approved and signed by Mayor James Mather. Map is arranged with a Northwest/Southeast orientation, with Northwest being at the top of the map.
Indenture of Francois Nerestin with Charles Richard sponsored by Marie Sauve, Volume 1, Number 48, 1812 September 4
title
Indenture of Francois Nerestin with Charles Richard sponsored by Marie Sauve, Volume 1, Number 48, 1812 September 4
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-09-04
Abstract
In this indenture, Francois Nerestin (described as a free quadroon of 13 years of age born in Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Marie Sauve (described as a free mulatto), as an apprentice to Charles Richard to learn to be a tailor. 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 Louis Amede with Joseph Vellio sponsored by Armand Morin, Volume 1, Number 68, 1812 January 20
title
Indenture of Louis Amede with Joseph Vellio sponsored by Armand Morin, Volume 1, Number 68, 1812 January 20
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-01-20
Abstract
In this indenture, Louis (described as a free boy of color of 13 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his father, Armand Morin, as an apprentice to Joseph Vellio to learn to be a tinsmith.
Indenture of Louis Lefevre with Jean Giguel sponsored by Marie Duc, Volume 1, Number 43, 1812 November 28
title
Indenture of Louis Lefevre with Jean Giguel sponsored by Marie Duc, Volume 1, Number 43, 1812 November 28
Subject
Free blacks, Cuba, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-11-28
Abstract
In this indenture, Louis Lefevre (described as a free quadroon of eight years of age born in Cuba) is sponsored by his aunt, Marie Noel Duc (described as a free girl of color), as an apprentice to Jean Giguel to learn to be a goldsmith. 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 Etienne Gillard with Etienne Bertel sponsored by Julienne Daromand, Volume 1, Number 42, 1812 October 22
title
Indenture of Etienne Gillard with Etienne Bertel sponsored by Julienne Daromand, Volume 1, Number 42, 1812 October 22
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-10-22
Abstract
In this indenture, Etienne Gillard (described as a free quadroon of 16 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Julienne Daromand (described as a free girl of color), as an apprentice to Etienne Bertel to learn to be a carpenter. In French.
Indenture of Jean Louis Auguste with Francois Gaudy sponsored by Pelagrie Moulin, Volume 1, Number 64, 1812 January 15
title
Indenture of Jean Louis Auguste with Francois Gaudy sponsored by Pelagrie Moulin, Volume 1, Number 64, 1812 January 15
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-01-15
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Louis Auguste (described as a free boy of color of 17 years of age born in Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother Pelagrie Moulin (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Francois Gaudy to learn to be a saddler and coach maker.

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 Jean Gramond with Etienne Bertel sponsored by Jean Gramond, Volume 1, Number 45, 1812 October 22
title
Indenture of Jean Gramond with Etienne Bertel sponsored by Jean Gramond, Volume 1, Number 45, 1812 October 22
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-10-22
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Gramond (described as a quadroon of 16 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his father, Jean Gramond, as an apprentice to Etienne Bertel to learn to be a carpenter and 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 Charles with John Sharp sponsored by Charlotte Harang, Volume 1, Number 51, 1812 June 18
title
Indenture of Charles with John Sharp sponsored by Charlotte Harang, Volume 1, Number 51, 1812 June 18
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-06-18
Abstract
In this indenture, Charles (described as a free negro of 14 years) is sponsored by his mother, Charlotte Harang, as an apprentice to John Sharp to learn to be a tailor.

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 Alexis with Peter Burton sponsored by Louise Lavergne, Volume 1, Number 43, 1812 December 1
title
Indenture of Alexis with Peter Burton sponsored by Louise Lavergne, Volume 1, Number 43, 1812 December 1
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-12-01
Abstract
In this indenture, Alexis (described as a free boy of color aged 18 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Louise Lavergne (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Peter Burton to learn to be a shipwright and caulker.

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.
Emancipation petition of Fulgence Trepagnier, Number 175D, 1813.
title
Emancipation petition of Fulgence Trepagnier, Number 175D, 1813.
Subject
Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1813
Abstract
Petition of Fulgence Trepagnier to free the enslaved woman Aimée, who is described as a negress of 30 years of age. In French and English.
Indenture of Alexandre Desbrosses with Louis Lange sponsored by Etiennette, Volume 1, Number 52, 1812 July 18
title
Indenture of Alexandre Desbrosses with Louis Lange sponsored by Etiennette, Volume 1, Number 52, 1812 July 18
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-07-18
Abstract
In this indenture, Alexandre Desbrosses (described as a free mestizo of 10 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Etiennette (described as a free quadroon) as an apprentice to Louis Lange to learn to be a bootmaker and cobbler. 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 Peter Badie with William Brand sponsored by Adelaide Piquery, Volume 1, Number 66, 1812 March 20
title
Indenture of Peter Badie with William Brand sponsored by Adelaide Piquery, Volume 1, Number 66, 1812 March 20
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-03-20
Abstract
In this indenture, Peter Badie (described as a quadroon of 17 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Adelaide Piquery (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to William Brand to learn to be a bricklayer and plasterer.

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 Ursin Petit with William Brand sponsored by Adelaide Dupart, Volume 1, Number 44, 1812 November 16.
title
Indenture of Ursin Petit with William Brand sponsored by Adelaide Dupart, Volume 1, Number 44, 1812 November 16.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-11-16
Abstract
In this indenture, Ursin Petit (described as a free person of color of 13 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Adelaide Dupart (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to William Brand to learn to be a tailor.

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 Louis Brunel with William Brand sponsored by Adelaide Brunel, Volume 1, Number 65, 1812 April 7
title
Indenture of Louis Brunel with William Brand sponsored by Adelaide Brunel, Volume 1, Number 65, 1812 April 7
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-04-07
Abstract
In this indenture, Louis Brunel (described as a free negro boy of 14 years) is sponsored by his sister, Adelaide Brunel (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to William Brand to learn to be a bricklayer and plasterer.

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.
John McDonogh papers. Folders 1-21, 1813-1860.
title
John McDonogh papers. Folders 1-21, 1813-1860.
Subject
Louisiana, History, 1803-1865, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. McDonogh, John, 1779-1850, Plantations, Louisiana, Management, Slave trade, Louisiana, Slave records, Louisiana, Benefit auctions, Louisiana, Leases, Louisiana, Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, African Americans, Education, Louisiana, African Americans, Colonization, Liberia
Date created ms
1813, 1860
Abstract
Chiefly contains letters written by John McDonogh to business associates regarding the acquisition and management of property. A few documents concern the purchase, education, emancipation, and repatriation of enslaved persons to Liberia. Also present is an auction catalog describing the Louisiana land tracts that the McDonogh Estate sold to benefit education.
Indenture of Jules Paty with Pierre Picenas sponsored by Marie Deau, Volume 1, Number 36, 1812 November 16
title
Indenture of Jules Paty with Pierre Picenas sponsored by Marie Deau, Volume 1, Number 36, 1812 November 16
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-11-16
Abstract
In this indenture, Jules Paty (described as a free person of color and native of Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Marie Deau (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Pierre Picenas 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.
Letter from A. Daudet to the Mayor
title
Letter from A. Daudet to the Mayor
Subject
Documents, Correcspondence, Theaters, Police
Date created ms
1813, 1813
Abstract
Letter from A. Daudet to the Mayor, objecting to the publication in official journals of the addition to the ordinance dealing with police assigned to theatres.
Letter from A. Daudet to the Mayor
title
Letter from A. Daudet to the Mayor
Subject
Documents, Correcspondence, Theaters, Police
Date created ms
1813, 1813
Abstract
Letter from A. Daudet to the Mayor, objecting to the publication in official journals of the addition to the ordinance dealing with police assigned to theatres.
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