Volume 2, 1856-1862
Scope and Contents
Arranged by dates suits were filed, giving name of court, docket number of suit, name of the party opposing the City of New Orleans (either as plaintiff or defendant), brief description of the suit and of the various actions taking place, and the disposition of the matter. Volume two (1856- 1862) has more complete records than does the first volume. There is at least one suit at the end of the second volume from the Confederate States of America District Court.
Dates
- Creation: 1856-1862
Creator
- From the Collection: City Attorney (Organization)
Requesting Materials
Conditions Governing Access
Available to registered researchers by appointment. Materials are partially microfilmed as part of an NEH grant project.
Extent
From the Collection: 10 Volumes (available on 3 rolls of microfilm)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Materials Specific Details
NOTE: On p. 241, one receipt was not fully captured on the microfilm. The portion of receipt #14166 that is covered by other receipts shows the Sheriff's certification of his fees in the amount of $7.50 on October 18, 1858, with the signature of the deputy sheriff. There is also a note at the bottom of the receipt reading
"Printing "Crescent" $24.00
Sheriff's fees $7.50
$31.50"
General
mf VA410, 1854-1862
Repository Details
Part of the City Archives Repository
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610
archivist@nolalibrary.org