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A collection of letters from the City Surveyor to the Mayor and other city officials. Includes reports of building permits issued and the amounts issued, reports of conditions of buildings, estimates for repairs, estimates for drainage and other improvements, responses to petitions forwarded by the mayor, etc.

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Letter, dated April 2, 1889, from Henry C. Miller, attorney for the Board of Liquidation, City Debt, urging that he be made an assistant City Attorney. Attached is a copy of a resolution of the City Council effecting this request. Click image to view full letter.

Scope and Contents These books are a collection of manuscript and letterpress copies of incoming police reports and the persons to whom they were referred. A majority of the complaints are related to the state of buildings, roads, and other developments and are referred to the City Engineer. Other complaints include noise and other public nuisances, issues with city lighting, licenses, etc. Reports bear the signature of the Mayor's Secretary. v. 1 September 19, 1888 - September 13, 1890. Fair...

Scope and Contents The first few pages of the book are dedicated to debate on financing and creating a high class hotel in New Orleans. Issues of increased revenue and the ability to find donors. The rest of the manuscript includes documentation of suits and petitions against the city of New Orleans. The records indicate in what court the case originated, an abstract of the contents, and what was done by the Mayor's office upon receiving news and results of the suits and petitions. The petitions are related...

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A collection of complete contracts with various companies for ferry service, railroads, fire departments, etc, as well as a number of leases. Includes the contracts for service, specifications and restrictions, rates to be charged (where applicable), and other necessary information. Includes signatures of mayors and other government officials, information about companies involved with the city of New Orleans, and other related information.