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Manumission of slave, 1809 Apr. 27
Subject
Slaves, Louisiana, West Feliciana Parish, Slaveholders, Louisiana, West Feliciana Parish, West Feliciana Parish (La.), History, Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana
Date created ms
1809-03-27
Name
Alston, Solomon
Abstract
Document manumitting a slave according to a clause in Solomon Alston's will. The document bears the signatures of 8 witnesses.
Faithful picture of the political situation of New Orleans, at the close of the last and beginning of the present year, 1807
title
Faithful picture of the political situation of New Orleans, at the close of the last and beginning of the present year, 1807
Subject
Burr Conspiracy, 1805-1807, Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825, Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836, New Orleans (La.), History, Louisiana, Politics and government, 1803-1865
Date created ms
1808
Abstract
An attack on General James Wilkinson in connection with the measures taken by him in relation to the Burr conspiracy. Contents: Advertisement -- A Faithful Picture, etc.
Address from the inhabitants of New Orleans to his excellence Gen. James Wilkinson, 20th March 1807
title
Address from the inhabitants of New Orleans to his excellence Gen. James Wilkinson, 20th March 1807
Subject
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836, Burr Conspiracy, 1805-1807, Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825, New Orleans (La.), History, 19th century, Soldiers, Louisiana
Date created ms
1807-03-20
Abstract
General James Wilkinson fought in the Revolutionary and Indian Wars. He 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. An address signed by citizens of New Orleans, Louisiana, and by masters of vessels in the Port of New Orleans, approving General Wilkinson's conduct in the matter of the arrest of Aaron Burr. The names of 4 individuals appear in the closing of the address.
Address of the volunteers in the Fort of Baton Rouge to the patriotic members of the Convention, now in Baton Rouge, 1810 Sept. 25
title
Address of the volunteers in the Fort of Baton Rouge to the patriotic members of the Convention, now in Baton Rouge, 1810 Sept. 25
Subject
Florida Parishes (La.), Politics and government, Proclamations, Soldiers, Louisiana, West Florida. Militia, Thomas, Philemon, 1763-1847, Florida Parishes (La.), History, 19th century
Date created ms
1810-09-25
Abstract
Proclamation from officers of the militia of the West Florida Republic, issued from the Fort of Baton Rouge, to the representatives of the people of West Florida, recognizing the authority of the representatives. The proclamation is followed by signatures of the militia officers.
Announcement of appointed officials and military officers of West Florida, 1810 Aug. 25
title
Announcement of appointed officials and military officers of West Florida, 1810 Aug. 25
Subject
Letters, Delassus, Charles Dehault, 1767-1842, Soldiers, Louisiana, Louisiana. Militia, Thomas, Philemon, 1763-1847, West Florida, History, 19th century
Date created ms
1810-08-25
Abstract
Letter to Charles Dehault Delassus, Baton Rouge, announcing appointed officials and milita officers for West Florida. First named is Philemon Thomas, Brigadier General. Charles Dehault Delassus was commandant of the Spanish Fort at Baton Rouge, 1807-1810.
The Medical Repository
title
Medical Repository
Subject
Discoveries in geography, North America, United States, Discovery and exploration, Louisiana, Discovery and exploration, Ouachita River (Ark. and La.), Hot Springs (Ark.), Discoveries in geography, History, 19th century, Washington (D. C.), Description and travel, New Orleans (La.), Description and travel, Hot springs, Arkansas, Hot springs, Louisiana, Lead mines and mining, Louisiana
Date created ms
1805
Abstract
Articles include: Expedition to explore that part of Louisiana which lies near the Ouachita River -- Route from Washington to Orleans -- A description of the hot springs and volcanic appearances in the country adjoining the River Ouachita, in Louisiana: Communicated in a letter from Joseph Macrery, M.D. of Natchez to Dr. Miller -- The greatest lead mines in the world existing in Upper Louisiana.
Instructions from the inhabitants of the territory of Orleans, to their representatives in the legislature
title
Instructions from the inhabitants of the territory of Orleans, to their representatives in the legislature
Subject
Louisiana, History, 1803-1865, Speeches, addresses, etc, Louisiana, Politics and government, 1803-1865
Date created ms
1804
Abstract
Urges "a repeal of the 20th chapter of the act of the first legislature of this territory, for dividing the same into counties, and for establishing inferior courts of justice; at least as far as it relates to the country"--p. 2.
Certificate, 1802 Dec. 10
title
Certificate, 1802 Dec. 10
Subject
Certificates, Louisiana, History, Military, 19th century, Soldiers, Louisiana, Louisiana. Militia, Florida Parishes (La.), History, 19th century, Naturalization records, Louisiana
Date created ms
1802-12-10
Abstract
Certificate by Andres Lopes Armesto, Secretary to the Governor of Louisiana and West Florida, that A. P. Walsh was naturalized in 1789 and of his zeal in the performance of duty as an officer in the Louisiana militia. A. P. Walsh was a planter of West Feliciana Parish. The document also bears the signature of Manuel de Salcedo.
Lots for sale, ca. 1803-1809
title
Lots for sale, ca. 1803-1809
Subject
Broadsides, Real estate listings, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Real property, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, 19th century, Baton Rouge (La.), History, 19th century
Abstract
A broadside of lots for sale in Baton Rouge, posted by Elie i.e. Elias Beauregard to the public, includes descriptions of the lots and refers to a recent advertisement of the lots. In 1806 Captain Elias Beauregard offered the citizens of Baton Rouge plans for an elaborate and complete community situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, known as Beauregard Town.
Letter 1812 Apr. 8
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.
Letter, 1815 Jul. 13
title
Letter, 1815 Jul. 13
Subject
Letters, Walsh, Antonio Patrick, Agriculture, United States, 19th century, Plantation owners, Louisiana, History, 19th century, Livestock, Louisiana
Date created ms
1815-07-13
Abstract
Letter to A. P. Walsh at Bayou Sara, West Feliciana Parish, from Evariste Blanc in New Orleans, regarding Blanc's efforts on Walsh's behalf to buy mules and horses.
Letter, 1815 Dec. 15
title
Letter, 1815 Dec. 15
Subject
Letters, Walsh, Antonio Patrick, Slaveholders, Louisiana, Slavery, Louisiana, Fugitive slaves, Louisiana, African Americans, Louisiana, History, 19th century
Date created ms
1815-12-15
Abstract
Letter (in French) to Antonio Walsh at Bayou Sarah from Evariste Blanc in New Orleans, asking him to search the boats coming from the river for a runaway slave, William. Antonio Walsh was a planter of West Feliciana Parish.
A map of four tracts of land, granted by the Spanish government to David Bradford, esq., deceas'd [i. e. deceased], for himself and three of his sons, [between 1809-1826]
title
map of four tracts of land, granted by the Spanish government to David Bradford, esq., deceas'd [i. e. deceased], for himself and three of his sons, [between 1809-1826]
Subject
Surveys (land), Bradford, David, ca. 1760-1810, East Baton Rouge Parish (La.), History, 19th century, Bradford family, Plats, Bradford, Abelard
Abstract
The Bradford family settled in East Feliciana Parish and owned large tracts of land that extended into the plains area of Northern East Baton Rouge Parish, also known as Buhler's Plains. The map of four tracts of land, was granted by the Spanish government to David Bradford, esq., deceas'd [i. e. deceased], for himself and three of his sons, situated on a branch of Redwood Creek near the Plains called Buhler's. The survey refers to an 1802 Spanish land patent of Abelard Bradford, son of David Bradford. The tract of land was surveyed by Christopher Bollino.
Address to the government of the United States, on the cession of Louisiana to the French
title
Address to the government of the United States, on the cession of Louisiana to the French
Subject
Louisiana, History, To 1803, France, Politics and government, 1799-1815, Haiti, History, Revolution, 1791-1804
Date created ms
1803
Abstract
An address to the government of the United States, on the cession of Louisiana to the French; and on the late breach of treaty by the Spaniards; including the translation of a memorial, on the war of St. Domingo, and cession of the Mississippi to France, drawn up by a French counsellor of state. A new edition revised, corrected and improved. Entered according to Act of Congress.
Louisiana
title
Louisiana
Subject
Louisiana, Maps, Louisiana, History, 1803-1865, Maps
Date created ms
1805
Abstract
Louisiana, Shallus sc. Excerpt probably from Carey's American pocket atlas ... 1805.
Ordinance, 1804 March 16
title
Ordinance, 1804 March 16
Subject
Louisiana, History, 1803-1865, Collel, Francisco, Cruzat, John Joseph, Louisiana, Politics and government, 1803-1865, Laws, Louisiana, History, Military, 19th century
Date created ms
1804-03-16
Abstract
This copy of an ordinance was issued by the Marquis de Casa Calvo and signed by Francisco Collell and John Joseph Cruzat, captains of the Regiment Infantry of Louisiana. The document requests permission for leave for several regiment officials at a military post following the handing over of that province to the French. The document includes how many officials wish to take leave, when the regiment would embark, the amount of cargo to be taken, and a request for ten thousand pesos. The Marquis de Casa Calvo was a Spanish brigadier general who served as ad interim governor of Spanish Louisiana, Sept. 18, 1799-July 14, 1801.
Statement, 1812
title
Statement, 1812
Subject
West Feliciana Parish (La.), History, Medical fees, Louisiana, Bradford, Benjamin, Physicians, Louisiana, Medical care, Cost of, Slaves, Medical care, Louisiana
Date created ms
1812
Abstract
Bill for medical services from Daniel Cato to Benjamin Bradford of West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
Commission, 1808 Jan. 25
title
Commission, 1808 Jan. 25
Subject
Commissions, Broutin, Narcissus, Louisiana, History, 1803-1865, Notaries, Louisiana, New Orleans (La.), Officials and employees
Date created ms
1808-01-25
Abstract
Commission signed and sealed by Governor William C. C. Claiborne of the Territory of Orleans to certify that Narcissus Broutin is notary public in the City of New Orleans.
Letter, 1811 May 31
title
Letter, 1811 May 31
Subject
Education, Louisiana, Attakapas District, Louisiana. Governor (1804-1816 : Claiborne), Letters, Duralde, Martin, Lewis, Seth, Olivier, Major, Attakapas District (La.), History, 19th century, School administrators, Louisiana, Attakapas District
Date created ms
1811-05-31
Abstract
William C. C. Claiborne served as governor of the Territory of Orleans, 1803-1812, and as governor of the state of Louisiana, 1812-1816. Letter (in French), to Martin Duralde, Seth Lewis, and Major Olivier concerns the appointment of commissioners of schools in Attakapas County, Louisiana.
Militia general orders, head quarters New Orleans, 1813 Dec. 25
title
Militia general orders, head quarters New Orleans, 1813 Dec. 25
Subject
Louisiana. Militia, War and emergency powers, United States, History, Louisiana, History, 1803-1865, War, Protection of civilians, Soldiers, Louisiana, Laneuville, A
Date created ms
1813-12-25
Abstract
William C. C. Claiborne served as governor of the Territory of Orleans, 1803-1812, and as governor of the state of Louisiana, 1812-1816. General order (broadside) by Governor William C. C. Claiborne for an auxiliary militia force to be continued in the service of the U.S. for six months to protect Louisiana. The orders were by his excellency, Wm. C. C. Claiborne, Governor and Commander in Chief. and A. Laneuville, col. and adjt. gen. The general order mentions drawing soldiers from each regiment of the Militia Infantry.

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