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title: Letter, ca 1812
Subject: Letters, Soldiers, Louisiana, Governors, Louisiana, Louisiana, History, 1803-1865, United States, History, War of 1812, New Orleans (La.), History, 19th century
Date created ms: 1812
Abstract: General James Wilkinson fought in the Revolutionary and Indian Wars, was a merchant, adventurer and politician. In 1803 he was appointed Commissioner of the United States in New Orleans, and later served as governor of the Louisiana Territory. In this fragment of a signed letter, James Wilkinson vows vengeance on a personal enemy, predicts war and the occupation of New Orleans.

title: Letter, 1812 Feb. 25
Subject: Legislators, Georgia, Louisiana, History, 1803-1865, Sugar trade, Louisiana, Sugar growing, Louisiana, Bibb, William Wyatt, 1781-1820, Teche, Bayou (La.), Opelousas (La.), History, 19th century, Attakapas District (La.), History, United States. General Land Office, Officials and employees
Date created ms: 1812-10-25
Abstract: Levin Wailes, Register of the Land Office of the United States, Territory of Orleans, 1810-1822. Letter to U. S. Representative William W. Bibb, Georgia, written from Opelousas, Louisiana, discusses an inexpensive method of raising and processing sugar then being employed in the Bayou Teche-Attakapas region of Louisiana.

title: Letter, 1812 Feb. 14
Subject: Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825, Claude, Dennis, Courts-martial and courts of inquiry, Indians of North America, Wars, 1812-1815, Letters, Politicians, United States, Governors, Louisiana, Louisiana, History, 1803-1865, New Orleans (La.), History, 19th century
Date created ms: 1812-02-14
Abstract: General James Wilkinson fought in the Revolutionary and Indian Wars, was a merchant, adventurer and politician. In 1803 he was appointed Commissioner of the United States in New Orleans, and later served as governor of the Louisiana Territory. Letter from John Moncure Daniel, Washington City, to Dr. Dennis Claude, Annapolis, Maryland, mentions Claude's testimony on behalf of Daniel's innocence to charges against him and refers to Wilkinson's [i. e. James Wilkinson] continued difficulties despite his having been acquitted by a court martial.

title: Criminal case file no. 233, State of Louisiana v. Lindor, 1812
Subject: Bienvenu, A, Lindor, Trials, litigation, etc, Hanging, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Slave insurrections, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Trials (Sedition), Louisiana
Date created ms: 1812-10-31
Abstract: Bill of information, set forth in the New Orleans City Court, for the indictment of Lindor, a slave of A. Bienvenu, for insurrection on Oct. 18, 1812. Signed by Attorney General A.L. Duncan. Arraigned Oct. 31, 1812 and plead not guilty. Found guilty and sentenced to be hanged. Bill lists the names of several slaves who allegedly participated in the insurrection, along with those of their masters.

title: Criminal case file no. 232, State of Louisiana v. Charles, 1812
Subject: Bienvenu, A, Charles, Trials, litigation, etc, Hanging, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Slave insurrections, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Trials (Sedition), Louisiana
Date created ms: 1812-10-30
Abstract: Bill of information, set forth in the New Orleans City Court, for the indictment of Charles, a slave of A. Bienvenu, for insurrection on Oct. 18, 1812. Arraigned Oct. 30, 1812 and plead not guilty. Found guilty and sentenced to be hanged. Additional document by Judge Louis Moreau Lislet, with jury members' signatures, allowing him to be buried because of his brother-in-law's "good conduct." Bill lists the names of several slaves who allegedly participated in the insurrection, as well as the names of their masters.

title: Letter 1812 Apr. 8
Subject: United States, History, War of 1812, Great Britain, Foreign relations, United States, United States, Foreign relations, Great Britain, United States, Foreign relations, To 1865, Embargo, War, Declaration of, United States, History
Date created ms: 1812-04-08
Abstract: William W. Bibb was a United States reprsentative and senator from Georgia. The letter, written from Washington, D. C. to Levin Wailes of Opelousas, Louisiana, discusses the United States diplomatic crisis with Britain, a ninety day embargo, and preparations for a declaration of war.

title: Criminal case file no. 231, State of Louisiana v. Joseph, 1812
Subject: Bellechasse, Joseph Deville de Goutin, 1761-ca. 1840, Joseph, Trials, litigation, etc, Hanging, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Slave insurrections, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Trials (Sedition), Louisiana
Date created ms: 1812-10-30
Abstract: Bill of information, set forth in the New Orleans City Court, for the indictment of Joseph, a slave of Colonel Bellechasse for insurrection on Oct. 18, 1812. Signed by Attorney General A.L. Duncan. Arraigned Oct. 30, 1812 and plead not guilty. Found guilty and sentenced to be hanged. Bill lists the names of several slaves who allegedly participated in the insurrection, as well as the names of their masters.

title: Criminal case file no. 229, State of Louisiana v. Honroe, 1812
Subject: Honore, Trials, litigation, etc, Lemege, Mr, Hanging, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Slave insurrections, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Trials (Sedition), Louisiana
Date created ms: 1812-10-30
Abstract: Bill of information, set forth in the New Orleans City Court, for the indictment of Honore, a slave of Mr. Lemege, for insurrection on Oct. 18, 1812. Signed by Attorney General A.L. Duncan. Arraigned and plead not guilty on Oct. 30, 1812. Found guilty and sentenced to be hanged. Bill lists the names of several slaves who allegedly participated in the insurrection, as well as the names of their masters.

title: Criminal case file no. 228, State of Louisiana v. Isaac or Jacques, 1812
Subject: Fletas, Domingue, Isaac, Trials, litigation, etc, Hanging, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Slave insurrections, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Trials (Sedition), Louisiana
Date created ms: 1812-10-30
Abstract: Bill of information, set forth in the New Orleans City Court, for the indictment of Isaac or Jacques, a slave of Domingue Fletas, for inciting several slaves in an insurrection against their masters on Oct. 18, 1812. Signed for Attorney General A.L. Duncan. Arraigned Oct. 30, 1812 and plead not guilty. Found guilty and sentenced to be hanged on Oct. 31, 1812. Bill lists the names of several slaves who allegedly participated in the insurrection, as well as the names of their masters.

title: Letter, Brigadier General John Coffee, [Commanding Tennessee Mounted Gunmen], Tallushatche Town, [Fla.] to Major General [Andrew] Jackson
Subject: United States, History, War of 1812, Creek Indians, Indians of North America, Government relations, 1789-1869, Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Correspondence, Tallahatchie County (Miss.), History, War of 1812
Date created ms: 1813
Abstract: Battlefield report of the engagement with the Creek Indians at Tallushatche Town reporting the destruction of the enemy. Jackson's endorsement requests Maj. John Bradley, Fort Deposit, forward the communication to Maj. John Reid. Signed: Jno. Coffee Genl. Brigdr.

title: Letter, Brigadier General William H. Harrison (U.S. Army) to Governor Isaac Shelby of Kentucky.
Subject: Louisiana, History, War of 1812, United States, History, War of 1812, Shelby, Isaac, 1750-1826, Correspondence, Military currency, Military police
Date created ms: 1812-08-29
Abstract: Harrison requests troops to accompany a shipment of specie.

title: Letter, Brigadier General James Winchester (U.S. Army) to Major Edmund P. Gaines, Recruiting officer, 24th Regiment of Infantry, U.S. Army.
Subject: Tennessee, History, War of 1812, United States, History, War of 1812, Gaines, Edmund Pendleton, 1777-1849, Correspondence, United States. Army, Recruiting, enlistment, etc, War of 1812, United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 24th
Date created ms: 1812-05-06
Abstract: Winchester writes to commence the recruiting service in East Tennessee.

title: Letter, 1812 Dec. 2
Subject: Physicians, Pennsylvania, Haynie, M. L, Letters, Therapeutics, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Mercury, Therapeutic use, Fever, Treatment
Date created ms: 1812-12-02
Abstract: Letter written by Dr. Benjamin Rush, a Philadelphia physician and Revolutionary patriot, to Dr. M. L. Haynie of St. Francisville, expresses appreciation of essays written by Dr. Haynie on the use of mercury in the treatment of bilious fever.

title: Criminal case file no. 242, State of Louisiana v. Charles, slave of Mr. Marigny, 1812
Subject: Bienvenu, A, Charles, Trials, litigation, etc, Marigny, Mr, Slave insurrections, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Trials (Sedition), Louisiana
Date created ms: 1812-11-06
Abstract: Bill of information, set forth in the New Orleans City Court, for the indictment of Charles, a slave of Mr. Marigny, for insurrection with Charles, a slave of A. Bienvenu, and others on Nov. 5, 1812. Signed by W.D. Wirholm for Attorney General A.L. Duncan. Arraigned Nov. 6, 1812 and plead not guilty. Found not guilty.

title: Criminal case file no. 235, State of Louisiana v. Raimond, 1812
Subject: Bienvenu, A, Raimond, Trials, litigation, etc, Slave insurrections, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Trials (Sedition), Louisiana
Date created ms: 1812-10-31
Abstract: Bill of information, set forth in the New Orleans City Court, for the indictment of Raimond for insurrection on Oct. 18, 1812. Signed by Attorney General A.L. Duncan. Arraigned Oct. 31, 1812 and plead not guilty. Found not guilty. Bill lists the names of several slaves who allegedly participated in the insurrection, along with those of their masters.

title: Criminal case file no. 241, State of Louisiana v. Antoine, slave of Mr. Boniquet, 1812
Subject: Antoine, Trials, litigation, etc, Bienvenu, A, Boniquet, Mr, Charles, Slave insurrections, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Trials (Sedition), Louisiana
Date created ms: 1812-11-06
Abstract: Bill of information, set forth in the New Orleans City Court, for the indictment of Antoine, a slave of Mr. Boniquet, for inciting a slave of A. Bienvenu named Charles and others to insurrection on Nov. 5, 1812. Signed by Attorney General A.L. Duncan. Arraigned Nov. 6, 1812 and plead not guilty. Found not guilty.

title: Criminal case file no. 240, State of Louisiana v. Colin, a slave belonging to Mr. Villamil, 1812
Subject: Bellechasse, Joseph Deville de Goutin, 1761-ca. 1840, Colin, Trials, litigation, etc, Joseph, Villamil, Mr, Slave insurrections, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Trials (Sedition), Louisiana
Date created ms: 1812-11-06
Abstract: Bill of information, set forth in the New Orleans City Court, for the indictment of Colin, a slave of Mr. Vilamil, for inciting Joseph, a slave of Mr. Bellechasse, and others to insurrection on Nov. 5, 1812. Signed by W.D. Wirholm for Attorney General A.L. Duncan. Arraigned Nov. 6, 1812 and plead not guilty. Found not guilty.

title: Criminal case file no. 224, State of Louisiana v. Ignacio Quintena, 1812
Subject: Quintena, Ignacio, Trials, litigation, etc, Quintena, Silva, Trials, litigation, etc, Escapes, Louisiana, History, 19th century
Date created ms: 1812-08-19
Abstract: Indictment, set forth in the New Orleans City Court, of Ignacio Quintena for escaping from parish prison on Jan. 25, 1810. Signed "no Bill" by grand jury foreman. Filed Aug. 19, 1812. Includes supplementary mittimus (in French) for Silva Quintena from Missionnet, dated Aug. 26, 1809.

title: Criminal case file no. 227, State of Louisiana v. Orphee, 1812
Subject: Orphee, Trials, litigation, etc, Slave insurrections, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Trials (Sedition), Louisiana
Date created ms: 1812-10-30
Abstract: Bill of information, set forth in the New Orleans City Court, for the indictment of Orphee, a slave of P[ierre?] Thomas, for inciting a slave insurrection on Oct. 18, 1812. Signed by Attorney General A.L. Duncan. Arraigned Oct. 30, 1812 and plead not guilty. Found guilty, but the jury recommended his sentence be commuted because of "certain circumstances." Bill lists the names of several slaves who allegedly participated in the insurrection, as well as the names of their masters.

title: Criminal case file no. 222, State of Louisiana of Louisiana v. Diana Jackson, 1812
Subject: African American women, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Trials (Assault and battery), Louisiana
Date created ms: 1812-08-19
Abstract: Indictment of Diana Jackson, a free African American woman, for assault and battery to Isabella [D?g???s] on July 18, 1812. Includes bond papers with Jackson's mark, issued by Thomas S. Kennedy, and an arrest warrant issued by Judge Louis Moreau Lislet. Signed "true Bill" by grand jury foreman and "guilty" by trial jury foreman. Filed Aug. 19, 1812.

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