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Journals, 1839-1851

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

The journals and cashbooks record receipts and expenditures on a daily basis, with indications of the accounts to be credited or debited as appropriate. In most cases there is enough detail provided to indicate the particulars of each transaction. The ledgers record the same receipts and expenditures in summary form arranged by accounts. In most of the volumes there are cross references from one set of books to another.

Dates

  • Creation: 1839-1851

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available on microfilm to registered researchers by appointment. Request by call number. Originals are closed for research.

Requesting Materials

Extent

From the Sub-Series: 13 Volumes (13 volumes, available on 4 rolls of microfilm)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the City Archives Repository

Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610