Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The records are bound volumes in French and English containing indenture documents signed before the mayor of the City of New Orleans or his representative. Included in the documents are the name of the person indentured, his/her age, place of birth, race (e.g. "free quadroon); orphans are identified, and, for minors, the name of the person(s) giving permission for the minor to be bound is given. Also listed is the name of the merchant or tradesperson to whom the apprentice or servant...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The records are bound volumes in French and English containing indenture documents signed before the mayor of the City of New Orleans or his representative. Included in the documents are the name of the person indentured, his/her age, place of birth, race (e.g. "free quadroon); orphans are identified, and, for minors, the name of the person(s) giving permission for the minor to be bound is given. Also listed is the name of the merchant or tradesperson to whom the apprentice or servant...