Martin Duplessis letter
Collection
Identifier: SC-125-MS
Scope and Contents
This item is a manuscript letter dated 21 July 1794 to the Baron de Carondelet, Governor of Louisiana, offering Duplessis' services for the military. Includes manuscript endorsements of Carondelet and of J.B. Macarty, commander of the Carabineers. A translation is attached to the original document.
Dates
- Creation: July 21, 1794
Creator
- Duplessis, Martin (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Available to registered researchers by appointment.
Requesting Materials
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction or use of materials is prohibited without the permission of the City Archives & Special Collections. Please review the Archives' Permission to Publish note.
Biographical / Historical
Duplessis was a soldier and public official.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
French
English
Existence and Location of Copies
Filed in oversize manuscript box O16; photocopies are in the Duplessis collection file.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610
archivist@nolalibrary.org
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610
archivist@nolalibrary.org