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Mandate of Payment

A mandate of payment for M. Boutin for the work of his slave Sam. Sam worked on the public chain gang for twenty one days at the rate of twenty five cents a day. The payment from the city to M. Boutin is for "Five Piastres Twenty-Five Cents". The...

JB00029

[Manumission document]

A manumission notice that Barthelemy Campanel plans to emancipate Hanna a enslaved woman of about 60 years of age. The notice states that if anyone has an objection to this manumission they are to file the objection with the Parish Court within 40...

JB00034

[Muster Roll 30th New York Volunteers]

JB00041

To Margaret Lobik

This postcard is an update from Thelma Westcott on her condition after going home. She mentions being sick with the flu but that she is better now. Thelma also mentions several other friends and their conditions. She said Dorothy was ill with the flu...

GLC09579.01.02

To Margaret Lobik

A birthday greeting card to Margaret featuring a flower pot that is designed to lok as if it has been cross stitched.

GLC09579.01.05