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Cash book., 1850-1852

 Series — Reel: 89-270

Scope and Contents

The second volume, dated 1850-1852, is a cash book of receipts and expenditures. Most of the receipts are rents collected on property owned by the estate and leased to various individuals. For each collection is recorded the name of the renter, a description of the property, and the amount paid. An example, from February 21, 1851, reads: "Augustin Coulon, for one month to 15 December, of two, one-story frame houses on the Metairie Road, opposite the Allard Plantation in rear of the First Municipality, $15." On the expenditure side are recorded expenses of administration of the estate and charges for real estate and slaves. Most of these relate to taxes and insurance premiums for the properties held by the estate. An example, from July 5, 1851, reads: "Paid N.C. Folger for clothing for slaves in MacDonogh[ville], $230.50." Another, on May 31, 1851, reads: "Policy #10214 ... on the brick slated building occupied as a bakery, fronting on Commerce St. between Lafayette and Poydras Streets, [insured for] $6,000."

Dates

  • Creation: 1850-1852

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available on microfilm to registered researchers by appointment. Original documents are closed for research.

Requesting Materials

Extent

From the Collection: 2 Volumes (Available on 1 roll of microfilm.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
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New Orleans LA 70112
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