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Daily reports of superintendent of laborers & carts and overseers of chain gangs, May 13, 1852 - May 31, 1855

 Item — Reel: 89-204

Scope and Contents

individual dated reports give the number of persons employed on various projects; records are divided by class of worker (i.e., chain gang, cart men, carpenters, laborers, etc.)

An example, from August 10, 1852: "Report of the chain gang being working in Cypress St., forenoon, 7 men & 3 women; afternoon, 6 men and 3 women

Dates

  • Other: May 13, 1852 - May 31, 1855

Conditions Governing Access

Available to registered researchers by appointment.

Extent

From the Series: 16 Volumes (available on 3 rolls of microfilm)

From the Series: 1 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Call number: LC410 1852-1855

Repository Details

Part of the City Archives Repository

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