Mss 100 Ste-Gême Family Papers 1799
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Mss 100 Ste-Gême Family Papers 1799
Mss 100 Ste-Gême Family Papers 1799-1904 Mss 100 849 Items Henri de Ste-Gême was born at the Château de Bagen in the parish of Sauveterre, near St Gaudens in the Province of Languedoc, in south-west of France (nowadays in the village of Sauveterre-de-Comminges, in the départment of HauteGaronne). As a nobleman, he was eligible for membership in the Garde du Corps of the Comte d'Artois, brother of Louis XVI and future Charles X. He joined the group and is said to have emigrated with Artois in 1790. This presents a problem, however, since the future king fled his brother's palace at Versailles on the night of 16 July 1789. Whatever the case, Ste-Gême made his peace with the French Revolution, serving in the Republican armies. In time he was sent to Saint Domingue. In the Comte d'Artois' carriage at the time of the flight he was the Prince d' Hénin's chief gentleman in waiting. The Prince is not to be confused with the General d'Hénin, mentioned in several documents in the collection, who was Ste-Gême's commanding officer for a time in Saint Domingue. There were two generals on the island by that name, Etienne Félix d'Hénin de Cuvillers (1755-1841) and François Nivard Charles Joseph d'Hénin (1771-1847), both of whom did stints on Saint Domingue while Henri de Ste-Gême was there. While still in Saint Domingue, Ste-Gême became involved in privateering in the Caribbean Sea. As Paul Lachance has written, he "had invested heavily in privateering expeditions." In 1809, he came to New Orleans, bought a sugar plantation in what is now Gentilly, and served in the Louisiana Militia, commanding an elite unit known as the Dragons à Pied. As a major, he served under General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans and received a commendation. Jackson liked the "salty little French rooster," who was all of five feet tall and who wore an enormous plume in his cap, perhaps to enhance his small stature. Growing and refining sugar was not Ste-Gême's only source of revenue, it should be noted. In Louisiana he continued his privateering ventures and was very involved financially in the activities of Jean and Pierre Lafitte. He married Marguerite Delmas, the widow of Louis Geoffroy Dreux, and returned with her to France in 1818, where he lived until his death. His plantation overseer and manager Mss 100 continued to handle his affairs and wrote him newsy letters detailing life in New Orleans. The papers in the Ste-Gême Collection contain correspondence to Henri de Ste-Gême and his son Anatole in Bagen, France, from Ste-Gême's plantation overseer, Jean Boze (1818-36), and manager, Auvignac Dorville (1818-73) in Gentilly. The correspondence concerns Ste-Gême's affairs in Louisiana, with descriptions of sugar manufacturing along with detailed accounts of New Orleans social life, people, and events. The collection also includes personal military papers from service in Saint Domingue and the Louisiana Militia (1802-16); financial papers concerning the Ste-Gême property holdings, rents, and revenues in Louisiana (18451900); extracts from legal papers having to do with the seizure of the ship Massena during a period of FrancoSpanish difficulties (1808-21); and New Orleans newspaper clippings enclosed in letters from Boze (1830-37). Correspondence Folder 1 [1799 Feb. 27] 7 ventôse, an 7 [Henri de] Ste-Gême, Port Républicain [Port au Prince], Saint Domingue, to Citizeness Ste-Gême [Henri's mother], St-Gaudens, Department of the Haute Garonne, giving news about his family, and mentioning the efforts of a "brave general" to start trading with the Americans. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 2 [1802 Feb. 10] 21 pluviose, an 10 d'Hénin, Commanding Chief of Brigade, Port Républicain [Port au Prince], [Saint Domingue], to Citizen [Henri] Ste-Gême, ordering him to report as soon as possible to headquarters. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 3 [1802 Mar. 16] 25 ventôse, an 10 Chief of Brigade Netherwood, Port Republican [Port au Prince], Saint Domingue, to Citizen Sainjeam [Henri de Ste-Gême], Captain assigned to the Major General, asking for the hour of his departure from Saint Domingue. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 4 [1802 June 14] 25 prairial, an 10 Au Quartier-Général du Cap François Netherwood, Chef de Brigade, premier Aide de Camp du Général en chef Leclerc, to Captain Ste-Gême, ordering him to send mules and horses to Cap Français. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 5 [1802 June 17] 28 prairial, an 10 Chief of Brigade Netherwood, first Aide-deCamp to General in Chief Leclerc, Cap [Français], Saint Domingue, to Citizen SteGême, Captain of the Police, Port au Prince, [Saint Domingue], concerning an officer assigned to Ste-Gême's company. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 6 [1802 June 24] 5 messidor, an 10 Chief of Brigade Netherwood, first Aide-deCamp to General in Chief Leclerc, Cap Français, Saint Domingue, to Captain SteGême, concerning an officer newly assigned to Ste-Gême's company. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 7 [1802 Oct. 21] 29 vendémiaire, an 11 Netherwood, Cap [Français], to Captain SteGême in Croix de Bouquets, concerning lack of news from Ste-Gême and general orders. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 8 [1803 Feb. 23] 4 ventôse, an 11 Chief of Brigade Netherwood, first Aide-deCamp to General in Chief Leclerc, to Citizen Ste-Gême, Captain of the police, Port au Prince, asking for du Paillas for the guard and containing general news. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 9 [1803 July 30] 10 thermidor, an 11 S. Duveyrier, Adjudant-Commander, Cap [Français], Saint Domingue, to his Uncle, Citizen Duveryier [Duvergier?], member of the Tribune, 746 Rue de la Pépinière, Paris, recommending to him Captain SteGême, Chief of the Guard Squadron, who is traveling to Paris. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 10 [1803 Aug. 5] 17 thermidor, an 11 Pascal Sabes, Adjutant-Commander, Cap [Français], Saint Domingue, to his Division General Boudet, recommending to him Squadron chief Ste-Gême, who is returning to France; with envelope. ALS, 1 p., French. 2 items. Folder 11 1809 Mar. 29 D`Aubremon, Curaçao, to My Dear Mr. Ste-Gême, discussing in detail his losses to the insurgents in Saint Domingue. He warns Ste-Gême of the dangers he faces, and gives news of their mutual friend [Pierre Gabriel] Aussinac. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 12 1810 Feb. 21 J. A. D'Aubremon, St. Barthelemy, to Mr. Ste-Gême, New Orleans. He expresses his delight at Ste-Gême’s good helath and happiness. He has left his wife and children in St. Thomas while he goes to ask his father for help to get to France. He regrets being unable to pay his debt to Ste-Gême, and comments on the marriage of Aussenac. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 13 1810 Aug. 14 Ste-Gême, "your brother", New Orleans, to Mr. Jh de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Department of the Haute Garonne,expressing his pleasure in getting news of his family, and discussing ways of transferring money and pooling the family’s resources. He reiterates his affection for his family. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 14 1811 Aug. 17 [J. A.] D'Aubremon, New York, to Mr. Ste-Gême, resident, New Orleans, concerning a recent trip to France and other general news. He describes his financial diffulties, while praising SteGême’s generosity. He has left his family at Marie-Galante and is trying to rejoin them. In a postscript, he gives news of Dupuy de Ront., Aussenac, Montarant, and Thibaudéry. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 15 1811 Oct. 11 Paty, New Orleans, to Mr. SteGême, at his house, New Orleans. Paty appeals to Ste-Gême for help covering his debts, which are overdue, although Ste-Gême has told him not to ask again. He laments his bad luck and misfortune that have caused his pressing financial trouble. He fears public scorn. He hopes to have a job in the theater shortly. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 16 1812 Feb. 5 Paty, New Orleans, to Mr. SteGême, at his house, New Orleans, thanking him for past assistance, explaining that he has fallen into bankruptcy, and asking for a kind word from Ste-Gême to other creditors. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 17 1816 Apr. 15 Andrew Jackson, Major General Commanding Division of the South, New Orleans, to ________, commending Major SteGême for his conduct and bravery while commanding a company in Major Plauche's battalion during the campaign near New Orleans in December, 1814 and January, 1815. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 18 1817 June 8 S[ieur] de Ste-Michel Gensoul, New Orleans, to Mr. Ste-Gême. He is pleased Ste-Gême has returned to the city. He and his community are praying for SteGême. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 19 1818 Jan. 18 Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to Mr. SteGême, New Orleans. Boze is ready to take on Pepe Lara in court. Lara is retaliating by threatening to deport Boze and by claiming Ste-Gême owned pirate ships and dealt in contraband on Barataria Island. Ste-Gême’s lawyer will refute this by pointing out that Lara didn’t inform his own government of dealings with an “enemy of his country.” Also, he has news of Boucher, living in Paris. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 20 [1818] Mar. 14 Auvignac Dorville, [New Orleans], to Mr. Ste-Gême, apologizing for not coming to town to see his departure due to his illness. He promises to pray for his trip, and expresses his feelings of friendship with Ste-Gême. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 21 1818 Apr. 20 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. SteGême, St-Gaudens, [France]. Boze discusses Ste-Gême’s leaving New Orleans. He wonders if he should go to Santiago. He is trying to get a settlement in Ste-Gême’s favor in two cases involving ownership of slaves. Dr. Miguel Ulloa is trying to counteract gossip spread by Pepe Lara. Boze has been ill. Dumas promises to pay his debt if his voyage to the Guinea Coast is successful. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 22 1818 Apr. 20 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême. He has cancelled the lease Ste-Gême agreed to with M. Duhamel because the house in now in bad condition. Dorville had Adeline Renaud stopped from seizing a slave she claims to own. Boze is helping Dorville with the succession of M. J. Bte. Causse. Dorville will send SteGême sugar. He opened letters to Ste-Gême from friends and relatives in France. Dorville includes news of several acquintances. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 23 1818 Aug. 10 Boze, New Orleans, to [Henri] Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens. This is a lengthy letter, full of gossip about New Orleans residents, written over a period of more than a month. It covers a wealth of topics, most for only a sentence or two. Boze gives news of Ste-Gême’s legal battles, including his efforts to reclaim a debt from Pepe Lara, the confiscation of his maritime property, the successsion of M. Causse, Adeline Renouard’s success in establishing ownership of Ste-Gême’s slave, and “the fellow from Béarn’s” indifference to Ste-Gême’s business. Boze makes several mentions of rising property values and of commodities prices. Other news includes Fortunée’s eye disease; his own position as manager of a convent; a recent election; the founding of a new bank; Mr. Davis’ rebuilding of the theater; M. Truce’s marriage and bankruptcy; Boze’s daughter’s marriage; Jackson’s capture of Pensacola; a duel between St-Amant and Canonge; M. le Chevalier Porion’s acquittal; recent murders; and deaths from yellow fever. AL, 16 p., French. 1 item. Folder 24 1818 Oct. 1 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. SteGême, St-Gaudens. This letter was written over the course of a week. Boze discusses briefly several items of local gossip. Some items mentioned in more depth include the first review of the militia; Bernard de Marigny; Boze’s fear of the Spanish government in Cuba and Ste-Gême’s suit against Pepe Lara; Mme Jumonville’s nephew’s sentence for murder; whether Pensacola will be returned to Spain; M. Nolté’s accidentally shooting himself at the theater; the rising crime rate, including the torture of three free people of color; the poverty of Santiago; and the possibility of war with England. AL, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 25 1818 Oct. 7 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Department of the Haute Garonne. He has had to dispel rumors of Ste-Gême’s death. He discusses a dispute over ownership of two slaves involving Adeline Renaud and M. Dupuys, the leasing of Ste-Gême’s houses and other personal financial matters, the food and other items he is sending Ste-Gême, and rabbit hunting. The letter includes a section dictated by M. Lambert. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 26 1818 Nov. 13 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Department of the Haute Garonnes. This is a brief letter asking if Ste-Gême is willing to buy Adèle’s slave Caprice for $1600. Dorville also mentions selling a dog and a horse. He asks that Ste-Gême burn the letter enclosed in this one after reading it. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 27 1818 Dec. 2 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. de SteGême, St-Gaudens. Boze lists recent deaths and marriages. He says banks have suspended payment in specie, and because they are discounting, interest rates have risen. He has been unable to conclude the sale with M. Lagnel because of rising property values. Boze has news of M. Bouché. Boze will return to Cuba with M. Thibaut. He needs the deed to the property Ste-Gême gave his natural children. M. Chaubaud will sell Laurent, a slave, by judicial action. New Orleans has been “drowned in snow.” The slave Zaïre was handed over to Ste-Gême’s agents. Boze lists current commodity prices. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 28 1819 Jan. 20 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. SteGême, St-Gaudens. Boze lists recent deaths and marriages, and current commodity prices. He plans to return to Santiago and need Ste-Gême’s power of attorney to conclude the matters involving Pepe Lara and the government. He briefly describes the ceremony for the anniversary of the battle of New Orleans. He reports that M. Destoupp has recovered his health. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 29 1819 Jan. 24 Robert Davis, Bordeaux, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, informing him that he will be unable to visit St-Gaudens. The letter also contains general news. ALS, 2 p. 1 item. 1819 Jan. 26 A translation of the above letter into French. AL, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 30 1819 Jan. 26 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Department of Haute Garonne. He has waited to write until “the business about that negress” was concluded. Boze will go to Havana in the Spring. Dorville gives news of the slave Zaïre. Mme Dreux is going to join Mme Latapie. Marie Antoinette Céleste Dreux (sister of Louis Geoffroy Dreux) had married Jean Baptiste Séverin Latapie on 2 January 1813. [Sen. Henry] Johnson will try to do something about compensation for SteGême’s animals killed in the war. Dorville cannot conclude Ste-Gême’s business with M. Laigneil. M. Lambert sends greetings. Dorville comments on the return of Pensacola to Spain, and on the many foreigners in New Orleans. Amazilie, a slave, had herself aborted. Dorville planned to send oranges, but finds they are cheaper from Portugal. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 31 1819 Apr. 8 Boze, New Orleans, to Ste-Gême. Boze asks for Ste-Gême’s power of attorney so he can see to the matters of Pepe Lara and of the schooner Masséna, instead of using a third party. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 32 1819 Apr. 17 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne. Dorville reports that Boze is leaving for Cuba. Ste-Gême will soon receive 30 to 38 bales of cotton. Trade is poor in Louisiana; “money is not circulating.” Dominique Rouquette went bankrupt and killed himself. Dorville asks Ste-Gême to send him instructions about financial matters. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 33 1819 Apr. 23 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, concerning a shipment of cotton. He encloses a letter from Boze. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 34 1819 May 1 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. SteGême, St-Gaudens. Boze is leaving for Santiago de Cuba in a few days, and reminds Ste-Gême that he will need power of attorney to act in the matters of the confiscated Masséna and Pepe Lara. He comments on the rumor that Spain will sell Cuba to England, the “splendid receptions” given Gen. Jackson, and the possibility of buying M. Cagnol’s property. Dominique Rouquette has gone bankrupt and drowned himself; Boze describes the effect on his creditors. He lists those who have died or are leaving the city. The banks have stopped discounting, so business is poor. Also, Fr. Kuhn is in disgrace. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 35 1819 May 3 Boze, to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens. Letter includes additional note written on envelope and another on a small piece of paper. Boze lists recent deaths, and tells of the rebuilding of the theater. Cadet Mouton is hiding a mulatto who committed murder. Boze tells of the fate of Gen. Lallemand’s expedition, and of the financial situation of the boarding school he managed. AL, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 36 1819 June 11 Jean Dupuy, Philadelphia, to [Ste-Gême?], asking that he forward the enclosed letter to his brother Simon Dupuy. He asks this because his family has lived on [Ste-Gême’s?] family’s land. If no one of Dupuy’s family is alive, [Ste-Gême] may read the letter. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 37 [1819] June 26 Robert Davis, writes to Major St. James, Bordeaux, while at sea aboard the Ship Highlander, to report that he has just set sail and informs St. James that he will return in five months. ALS, 1 p. 1 item. Folder 38 1819 July 15 Robert Davis, Bordeaux, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, telling him how long it took to make the voyage and that he will not be able to come and visit him and his family this voyage. Following the letter is its translation into French. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 39 1819 July 21 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens. Dorville asks for news of Ste-Gême. He mentions the health of Nérisse and Colas, and says that Basile has returned and is working well, and Amazilie is pregnant. He mentions “the Chevalier ladies” and says Clémentine is fond of Ste-Gême. Dorville has had no news of Boze in Cuba. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 40 1819 Aug. 31 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens. Dorville sends Ste-Gême his books showing income from SteGême’s properties. Dorville is having trouble collecting the debts owed Ste-Gême. He suggests repaying what is owed M. Dreux. Colas has died. The slaves are doing well. Also mentioned are M. Destoup, M. Salles, and M. Ribon. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 41 1820 Mar. 11 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême. Dorville discusses SteGême’s agricultural income. He describes the illness of Nérisse, so Ste-Gême can consult a doctor. The slave Amazilie’s baby has died; the other slaves are in good health. Dorville admires Ste-Gême’s children. Mme Dreux is going to France. M. Dreux needs his $2000. Dorville also mentions the many bankruptcies, Zaïre’s progress, the probable hanging of Lafarge and 15 other pirates, prohibitions on hunting on plantations, and the deaths of M. Hazeur and M. Fortier. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 42 1820 May 28 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême. Dorville sends his condolences. He suggests Ste-Gême return soon to prevent the seizure of the slave Laurent. Also, Ste-Gême’s house is “going to ruin.” Dorville discusses financial matters, including rents collected and a debt paid M. Dreux. He encloses letters for the family, and via M. Latapie, is sending contraband bitters. He sends detailed news about the slaves. He has been unable to sell the silver tureens. Two of the pirates have been hanged. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 43 1820 June 4 Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to Mr. SteGême, St-Gaudens. Throughout most of this letter, Boze discusses his handling of SteGême’s affairs in Cuba, mainly the seizure of his maritime property, and the debt owed by Pepe Lara. He has had to bribe clerks. He blames the many delays on the Spanish culture. He gives instructions for a new power of attorney. Hardy, Morse, and Company, Jamaica, claim Ste-Gême has no assets with them; Boze transcribes a letter from them. Other news includes the J. B. Causse succession and the slave Laurent, the succession of Broussard, the change of government in Cuba, and the debt owed SteGême by a Paris police superintendant. He briefly menitons M. Michel Milan and Big Joseph. ALS, 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 44 1820 July 19 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne. He discusses arrangements for getting letters of exchange to J. B. Lafonta, and letters to Ste-Gême. M. Elina has died insolvent. He mentions other news about the plantation; Nérisse has been treated by M. Conund and is better. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 45 1820 Nov. 30 Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to Mr. SteGême, St-Gaudens. Boze reports on his handling of Ste-Gême’s legal affairs, the seizure of Ste-Gême’s privateers and Boze’s efforts to collect his debt from Pepe Lara. He encloses the documents needed about the maritime property. He transcribes a letter from Hardy, Morse, and Company. He discusses several other topics including money advances to Captain Forest on the account of the Saint Domingue government, difficulties collecting debts, the death of Ste-Gême’s father, Capt. Molan’s money from the slave trade, the Causse succession involving the slave Laurent, and deaths of several acquaintances and King Christophe. ALS, 8 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 46 1820 Nov. 12 Ch[arle]s D'Aubevie Dutillet, New Orleans, to Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne. Dutillet says business is bad, then lists those who have died of yellow fever. He sends greetings to SteGême’s family. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 47 1821 Jan. 15 Boze, Santiago de Cuba, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, containing general news. A second copy of the letter is also contained within the folder. Boze reports his efforts regarding the confiscation of Ste-Gême’s maritime property, and complains of delays in getting the claims paid. Boze is waiting for the Governor to be replaced before taking action against Pepe Lara. In the matter of Laurent, the mortgaged slave, Boze agreed to terms with J. B. Causse’s executors, but not his children. Boze also mentions the fortune made by Jacques Bonne in the slave trade. The second copy has some differences, including another postscript about the maritime suit. ALS, 7 p., French. 2 items. Folder 48 1821 Feb. 5 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême. Dorville discusses Boze’s efforts to reclaim Ste-Gême’s maritime property and his work in settling the suit resulting from the Causse succession. He goes over financial matters such as the debt paid M. Dreux. Dorville is on bad terms with his neighbor Hopkins. He gives details about the state of the plantation, particularly the slaves. He is considering building himself a new house. He summarizes a letter from Mme Dreux. He hopes Ste-Gême returns to New Orleans. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 49 1821 Mar. 15 Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to Mr. SteGême, St-Gaudens, on sending all the documents necessary for Ste-Gême to reclaim his confiscated maritime property, with details of which ships they are on, and which ports they will go through. Boze explains the settlement he made on SteGême’s behalf with Pepe Lara. He also mentions M. Cadet Moulon, “the hypocrite Grantmond,” and their creditors. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. 1821 Apr. 4 A note on sending duplicate documents of maritime properties to France. The papers have been addressed to Mr. Lafonta and are traveling on the French brig Valentine. Mention is made about sending mail at other times on other ships. Folder 50 1821 Mar. 24 Two copies of a letter from Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. SteGême, St-Gaudens Haute Garonne. Dorville encloses a draft of $1665 or 8325 francs, drawn by M. Boumage on M. Courtois, and explaims the details of the transaction. He goes over recent plantation business, including the loss of a third of the orange crop and generally low prices. He also mentions M. Dupuis and the plantation’s slaves. With a copy containing slightly different wording. ALS, 2 p., French. 2 items. Folder 51 1821 May 6 Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens. Boze asks Ste-Gême to write if he has received the documents of maritime properties and the settlement with Pepe Lara, so Boze can leave Cuba. M. Causse’s heirs have vetoed a settlement concerning the slave Laurent. M. St-Macarty is getting rich in the slave trade; Boze advises Ste-Gême to collect his debt. Boze also writes about the foolishness of Michel Milan, who is sailing on a ship flying the Spanish flag, carrying a third of his fortune, despite the pirates near the coast. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 52 1821 May 22 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne. Dorville explains why he has not written. Ste-Gême is right to take his ill mother to Bagen for the waters. Dorville discusses the health of the slaves. He has not heard from Boze concerning the Causse settlement. He also mentions M. Dreux, Mme Morant or Morand, and Clementine. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 53 1821 July 14 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne. Dorville gives an overview of Ste-Gême’s revenues and expenditures between 1819 Aug. and this letter. Boze is still in Cuba, awaiting word from Ste-Gême. Dorville thinks Boze can reach a settlement with the Causse succession concerning the slave Laurent. He discusses the death of M. Lafon, sends regards to the family, and mentions that deer are plentiful. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 54 1821 Dec. 15 Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to Mr. Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, New Orleans. Boze brought José de Lara before the alcalde for not paying all his debt, but the magistrate, taking Lara’s side, ruled that the accounts should be revised and in the meantime, payments should be returned to Lara. Boze sends instructions for sending him the needed documents. Boze has decided to prosecute M. Vt. Dallest for a debt owed Ste-Gême. He has reached a settlement regarding the Causse succession. ALS, 7 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 55 1821 Dec. 25 Two copies of a letter from Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens. Boze explains that he has sent two sets of documents on different ships, in case of pirates. He discusses his efforts to locate M. René Laporte and to collect Mme Marguerite Laforgue’s debt from M. Joseph Thomas; why he hasn’t used M. Canbine’s letter for the Governor; the settlement with the Causse succession; various financial matters, including his legal battles with José de Lara and M. Dallest; news of the Widow Tessier’s family; etc. ALS, 12 p., French. 2 items. Folder 56 1822 Feb. 4 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, mentions the cost of building a brick or wooden house and the unusual rainy weather from June to September, which caused difficulties on the plantation. Also informs him of new adornments to New Orleans streets, and of the “sun stroke on [his] head” in July, from which he has recovered. The slaves are in good health. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 57 1822 Feb. 8 V. Dupuis, rue de provence No. 45, Paris, to Mr. Ste-Gême, commenting on the deaths in the Ste-Gême family. He discusses their “common interests in Santiago” and his meeting about that with M. Giraud in Paris. In answer to SteGême’s reproach, he tells “the truth of the matter” about Adeline’s seizing of two slaves, one belonging to Brouard, and the other, Anna, belonging to Adèle. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 58 1822 Mar. 1 Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to "Monsieur et ami" informing [Ste-Gême] that “the native” acting for him has taken M. Vt. [Vincent?] Dallest to court for debts owed Ste-Gême. He gives detailed reasons why he chose to take this action now. Boze also discusses Ste-Gême’s accounts with M. Bonafond, Jean Jacques Bonne, and Boze himself. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 59 1822 May 21 Two copies of a letter from Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. SteGême, sending bank drafts and the balance of his accounts. Dorville reports that Basile, a slave, has consumption; that he has had correspondence with Boze about SteGême’s legal battles and business affairs in Cuba; that is will be impossible to restore the plantation; and that his mother has arrived with news of Ste-Gême’s family. Also mentioned are Jean Jacques Bonne, M. Dupuis, M. Castaing, Capdeville, M. Durive, M. Garedal, and M. Lambert. An enclosure from one of the letters states that Dorville did not have this piece legalized by the French consul. ALS, 3 p., 4 p., French. 2 items. Folder 60 1822 June 3 [Cte du Coëtlorque], director general of personnel, Ministry of War, Paris, to Mr. de Ste-Gême, Mayor of the commune of Sauveterre; cover letter for the birth certificate of Dufour de Coriolle, (Pierre Marie), born in 1772, asking for verification of his year of birth. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 61 1822 July 18 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne. Dorville asks whether Ste-Gême has received the drafts he sent, and requests Ste-Gême return to New Orleans to look after his interests. He also mention the Dreux family, Basile’s tuberculosis, and the health of the other slaves. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 62 1822 Oct. 4 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême mentions Mr. Boze, Boze’s new settlement with José Lara and his other legal battles, friends living in the city, the costs of building materials, the LaHeuse succession, the state of Ste-Gême’s plantation and his slaves, etc. He also requests that Ste-Gême buy him clocked socks and a pointer or setter. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 63 1822 Oct. 20 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, telling him of the deaths in the Dreux family and the yellow fever which exists in the city. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 64 1822 Oct. 20 Dupuis, rue de Provence No. 45, Paris, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, discusses some legal business that is to take place. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 65 1823 Jan. 15 Boze, Santiago, Cuba to Mr. Henri Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, containing general news. ALS, 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 66 1823 Jan. 16 Two versions of a letter from Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. SteGême, containing general news and accounts of creditors. Mention is also made of a frost that spoiled the oranges. ALS, 4 p., French. 2 items. Folder 67 1823 Mar. 30 V. Dupuis, Château de Betz, near Crespy [now Crépy en Valois], Department of L'Oise, Betz, to Mr. de Ste-Gême, StGaudens, Haute Garonne, St. Gaudens, contains the news of his upcoming marriage and travel plans. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 68 1823 Apr. 22 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Ste-Gême, mainly mentions financial matters and the cold winter that has killed the oranges. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 69 1823 Apr. 30 Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to Mr. Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, New Orleans, mainly deals with business matters. Enclosed is a statement of finances lost in the Commercial House of Hardy and Co. of Jamaica on November 12, 1810, listing creditors' names and amounts owed. ALS, 3 p., 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 70 1823 May 24 Erd Baric, New Orleans, to Mr. Ste-Gême, Bagen, thanking him for a letter of recommendation to Mr. Labatut and containing general news. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 71 1823 May 26 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, contains business matters and general news. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 72 1823 June 19 Baron Couet de Montarand, Le Procureur-général en la Cour royale d'Orléans, chevalier de l' Ordre royal de la Légion d' honneur, Orléans, to the Baron de Ste-Gême, Rue de Gaillon, Hôtel Calais, Paris, promising to search at his earliest convenience through his papers for certain Saint Domingue documents needed by SteGême. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 73 1823 Aug. 17 Baron Couet de Montarand, Orléans, to Monsieur Le Baron de Ste-Gême, Rue de Gaillon No. 6, Paris, apologizing for not searching for documents needed by Ste-Gême and promising to do so at once. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 74 1823 Aug. 19 Baron Couet de Montarand, Orléans, to Monsieur, informing him that he has found certain documents for him, presumably relating to the latter's military service in Saint Domingue. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 75 1823 Sept. 25 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême containing financial and general news. Mention is made of purchasing slaves. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 76 1823 Sept. 26 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Mr. Ste-Gême, the American, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, informing him that Mr. Sémiac is leaving for Cuba to make his fortune there, and asking Ste-Gême to intercede for Sémiac in a request for funds for two slaves. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 77 1823 Dec. 27 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, relaying news on family and friends; commiserating with him on the death of Edgard; reporting on financial matters; and mentioning the names of nominees for governor of Louisiana. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 78 1824 Jan. 14 A. du Bouret, Paris, to Mr. Duston de Ste-Gême, rue de Gaillon No. 6, concerning a claim presented by Ste-Gême to the Commission in Charge of the Execution of the Conventions of April 25, 1818 and April 30, 1822. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 79 1824 Jan. 31 Jn F. Girod, Paris, to the Baron de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, reporting on the state of his health and informing him that he had relayed SteGême's greetings to mutual friends in Paris. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 80 1824 Mar. 7 Destrems, New Orleans, to Mr. St. Gams (sic), asking him to inform Mr. Destoup of the death of his son on December 3 and giving details of his death. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 81 1824 Apr. 13 De Combes, La Peyrouse, near les Guevin, to the Baron de Ste-Gême, dans son Château de Bagen, Sauveterre, near StGaudens, Haute Garonne, describing his illness, his attempts at a cure, the inclement weather, and relaying news on mutual friends. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 82 1824 Apr. 22 Two copies of a letter from Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. SteGême, advising him of a remittance sent through Madame Latapie, and including additional details on financial matters and on work done on his properties. ALS, 3 p., French. 2 items. Folder 83 1824 Apr. 25 Jn Ste-Labatut, New Orleans, to Mr. Ste-Gême, Bagen, Department of the Haute Garonne, by the brig Forest, Capt. Perkens, thanking him for recommending Mr. Baric to him and other general news. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 84 1824 May 18 V. Dupuis, New Orleans, to Mr. De Ste-Gême, the American, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, informing him of some financial transactions and stating that Miss Latapie would give him more news upon her arrival in France. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 85 1824 May 25 The Baron Destoup, Toulouse, to the Baron de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Bagen, Haute Garonne, announcing that he learned of his brother's death on December third of the previous year, and asking Ste-Gême to request Dorville in New Orleans to send copies of his brother's death certificate, will, and state of finances. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 86 1824 June 5 Two versions of a letter from Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to Mr. Henri de SteGême, St-Gaudens, contains condolences over the death of four members of the Ste-Gême family and details on financial transactions made on behalf of Ste-Gême. ALS, 14 p., 7 p., French. 2 items. Folder 87 1824 July 7 Pourcin, Rue Poissonière, No. 13, Paris, to Mr. de Ste-Gême, relaying news about Louisiana and informing him of the death of Madame Pourcin. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 88 1824 July 25 Boze, Santiago, Cuba to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France, reports on business matters which he had previously written about concerning Victor Sémiac, St. Macary, Auvignac Dorville, and Laurent. ALS, 5 p., French. 1 item. Folder 89 1824 Aug. 1 Jean Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France, reiterating an earlier request for a new power of attorney, duly legalized by the Spanish consul in Bordeaux, to enable Boze to continue representing Ste-Gême's interests. Envelope included in folder. ALS, 4 p., French. 2 items. Folder 90 1824 Aug. 24 Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, continuing to give news on the business ventures of Victor Sémiac and Auvignac Dorville. A duplicate copy of the letter is also contained within the folder. ALS, 11 p., French. 2 items. Folder 91 1824 Oct. 6 Puymaurin, Paris, to My Dear Mother, complaining about his ill health and describing the illness and death of the King Louis XVIII. Puymaurin mentions the letter that the new King, Charles X, wrote him after Puymaurin designed the reverse of the medal for him. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 92 1824 Nov. 6 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, mentions the progress of construction on Ste-Gême's properties and other business news. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 93 1824 Dec. 10 The Minister of State, Director General, de Matignon, to the Baron de Puymaurin, Hôtel des Monnaies, Paris, states that he is passing a request for a sum of money claimed by the state, by Dames St. Martin and Boué of Arbon, Haute Garonne, on to the Minister of Finance. 1824 Dec. 11 Written on the reverse of the above is a note from Puymaurin to SteGême. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 94 1825 Feb. 8 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Monsieur Ste-Gême, containing general news concerning Ste-Gême's plantation, mutual acquaintances, finances, etc. A duplicate copy of the letter is contained within the folder. ALS, 4 p., French. 2 items. Folder 95 1825 Feb. 28 Ls [Breneau], Nantes, to the Baron de Ste-Gême, chevalier de Saint Louis, at his Château, Bagen, St-Gaudens, Department of the Haute Garonne, concerning his health, his family, and other general news. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 96 1825 Mar. 5 Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to the Baron de Ste-Gême, Chevalier of the Royal and Military Order of St. Louis, StGaudens, containing general news concerning finances, mutual friends, etc. ALS, 14 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 97 1825 Apr. 20 Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to Mr. SteGême, St-Gaudens, contains general news concerning finances, mutual friends, the area in which he is living, etc. In the letter Boze mentions that he is 72 years old. ALS, 26 p., French. 1 item. Folder 98 1825 May 15 Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to Mr. the Baron de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de St. Louis par Toulouse À St-Gaudens, containing general news concerning mutual friends, creditors, etc. ALS, 7 p., French. 1 item. Folder 99 1825 July 14 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Ste-Gême, concerning the death, on July 12, of Mr. François Mathurin Dreux, revenues and expenses of the plantation in Gentilly, and news of friends. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 100 1825 Sept. 6 Dupuis, Paris, to Ste-Gême, concerning his family's arrival in France, business affairs, and thanking him for the services rendered during "our famous battle" [i.e. Battle of New Orleans]. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 101 1825 Oct. 30 Boze writes from Santiago, Cuba, about an assault on him that took place a few days before, his health, his decision to return to New Orleans the following spring, and eight observations on his wounds and situation in Cuba. ALS, 7 p., French. 1 item. Folder 102 1826 Jan. 28 Charles D. Dutillet, New Orleans, to My Dear Captain, mentioning large business losses by mutual acquaintances, news of mutual friends, his new house in the Faubourg Marigny, and more. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 103 1826 Feb. 17 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, writes to Mr. Ste-Gême, about the business of affairs of the plantation, the progress of the city, the assault on Boze, news of friends, and plantation slaves. A duplicate of this letter is also found in the folder. ALS, 4 p., French. 2 items. Folder 104 1826 May 31 Boze, Santiago, Cuba to the Baron de Ste-Gême, Chevalier of the Royal and Military Order of St. Louis, by Toulouse, at St-Gaudens, Department of the Haute Garonne, France, thanking Ste-Gême for all that he had done for him and containing general news concerning the recent assault on him, his will, mutual friends, affairs in Santiago, etc. With envelope and duplicate of letter. Envelope and duplicate copy of letter also included in the folder. ALS, 12 p., 15 p., French. 3 items. Folder 105 1826 July 20 Boze, Santiago, Cuba, to the Baron de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de St. Louis, par Toulouse à St-Gaudens, département de la Haute Garonne, France, concerning SteGême's business affairs in Cuba, the judiciary transaction resulting from his recent assault, mutual friends, etc. ALS, 10 p., French. 1 item. Folder 106 1826 Aug. 14 Ferrand, Curé, St. Bertrand, to the Baron de Ste-Gême, Bagen, concerning certain requests made of Ste-Gême to assist their city. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 107 1826 Aug. 20 Boze, Santiago de Cuba, to Mr. le Baron de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, mentions the censure of a relative of Ste-Gême's, and a reflection at the age of 73 on the reputation and career of Boze, and his affection for Ste-Gême. ALS, 6 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 108 1826 Oct. 1 Boze, Santiago de Cuba, writes to Mr. le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, à StGaudens, about business affairs, his life in Cuba, mutual friends, and more. A duplicate copy of the letter is also contained within the folder. ALS, 12 p., French. 2 items. Folder 109 1826 Oct. 31 Jn fs Girod, Boulevard Poissonnière No. 2, to Mr. de Ste. Jame, (sic.) St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, concerning their friend St. Avid, financial losses of several New Orleans firms, news of mutual friends, recent travels, etc. ALS, 3p., French. 1 item. Folder 110 1826 Nov. 10 Boze, Santiago de Cuba, Baron Henri de Ste-Gême chevalier l'Ordre royal et militaire de St. St-Gaudens, writes about finances ship leaving for Bordeaux. ALS, 3 p., French. to Mr. Le de Louis, à and a 1 item. Folder 111 1827 Jan. 16 Jn Fs Girod, Boulevard Poissonnière No. 2, Paris, to Mr. le Baron Ste-Gême, à St-Gaudens, mentions mutual friends, news of his health and welfare, etc. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 112 1827 May 9 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, concerning his business affairs in Louisiana, details of several plantation slaves, and news of mutual friends in New Orleans. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 113 1827 May 26 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, writes to Mr. Ste-Gême, about revenues and expenses of his plantation in Louisiana. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 114 1827 Sept. 24 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning business affairs, a letter from Boze in Cuba, the slaves on the plantation, and mutual friends in New Orleans. A duplicate copy of the letter is also contained with in the folder. ALS, 2 p., French. 2 items. Folder 115 1827 July 5 Boze, Santiago de Cuba, to Mr. le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, concerning mutual friends, his life in Cuba, etc. Mailing envelope is also included in the folder. ALS, 7 p., French. 2 items. Folder 116 1827 Sept. 10 Boze, Santiago de Cuba, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, concerning business affairs in Cuba and announcing that two Negro men are suspected of the assault on him which took place 30 October 1825. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 117 1827 Sept. 10 Jean Boze, Santiago de Cuba, to Mr. Pierre Boze, ancien capitaine de navires du commerce; aux allées de Meilan ou des capucines îlet 3, No 21, a Marseille, France department des Bouches du Rhône, informing him that he is sending him a draft for 11 francs tournois payable to the order of Henri de Ste-Gême. With draft enclosed from Jean Boze to Pierre Boze for 1,100 francs payable in thirty days to Henri de Ste-Gême. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 118 1828 May 3 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. de Ste-Gême, concerning a Negro he has just purchased, plans for sugar production on the plantation, crops, mutual friends and family. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 119 1828 May 8 Puymaurin , to the Baron de SteGême, member of the General Council of the Department, St-Gaudens, concerning a petition sent to him by Ste-Gême. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 120 1828 July 7 V. Dupuis, [Ba]gnères de Luchon, to the Baron de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, concerning his health after a recent illness and details of his stay in the country while taking the baths. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 121 1828 July 26 V. Dupuis, Bagnères de Luchon, to the Baron de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, concerning his health, news of good crops in New Orleans, their mutual friend St. Avid and details of other mutual acquaintances. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 122 1828 Aug. 10 V. Dupuis, Bagnères de Luchon, to Mr. de Baron de Ste-Gême, à St-Gaudens, concerning his health, and recommending to him a man named Bernard Guerre, a baker. He also asks Ste-Gême's aid in assisting the Guerre family. ALS. 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 123 1828 Aug. 22 V. Dupuis, Bagnères de Luchon, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, à Bagen, expressing his concern over the illness of Hermina [Ste-Gême's daughter]. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 124 1828 Sept. 11 V. Dupuis, Bagnères de Luchon, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, à St-Gaudens, concerning his improved health, news of mutual friends, thanking him for a melon Ste-Gême had sent, and giving plans to visit and news of his family. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 125 1828 Sept. 13 V. Dupuis, Bagnères de Luchon, writes to the Baron de Ste-Gême, Bagen, about the departure of a mutual friend, Mr. Monthieu, and sending Ste-Gême, authorization to cash 1800 francs for him. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 126 1828 Oct. 6 V. Dupuis, Bagnères de Luchon, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, à St-Gaudens, concerning the baths he is taking for his health, advice he has received to pass the winter in Montpellier, and other details concerning his health and welfare. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 127 1828 Oct. 8 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. le Baron de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning business affairs, and the condition of the slaves on the plantation after a recent epidemic. Plans for sugar production for the following year are also discussed. Mentions his mother and mutual friends. ALS, 2p., French. 1 item. Folder 128 1828 Oct. 11 A. Dupuis, Bagnères, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, announcing their intended departure on the 18th, discussing the health of her husband Victor, requesting Ste-Gême to send her 2,000 francs, and stating her desire to see him in the near future. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 129 1828 Oct. 16 A. Dupuis, Bagnères de Luchon, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, à Bagen, thanking him for sending two thousand francs to them and announcing their plans for departure. Says they hope to see him in the near future. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 130 1828 Oct. 29 A. Dupuis, Montpellier, to Mr. Ste-Gême, concerning the health of her husband Victor, details of their stay in Toulouse with Ste-Gême's brother. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 131 1828 Nov. 7 Thiveau [?], Sous-Préfecture de Saint-Gaudens, Bureau Particulier, SaintGaudens, to Mr. le Bon de Ste-Gême, maire de Sauveterre, requesting him to confirm the details of a request made by the Mayor of St. Pédard for a year's leave of absence for a soldier named Pierre Jean Pujo. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 132 1828 Nov. 8 Ve [widow] Deharme, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, announcing the death of a friend. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 133 1828 Nov. 21 Ve [widow] De Harme, Rue de Provence No. 10, Montpellier, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, informing him that she and her daughter are leaving for Paris. She tells him the details of her daughter's husband's death and will, and asks for a letter of consolation to her from Ste-Gême. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 134 1828 Dec. 1 Boze, Gentilly, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de Saint Louis, Par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, department de La Haute Garonne, France, expressing his sorrow over the death of Marie Hermine Dreux's husband. She was the daughter of Louis Geoffroy Dreux and Marguerite Delmas, and the daughter-in-law of Ste Gême. The letter also discusses sugar production at the Gentilly plantation, news of happenings in the area and mutual friends. The letter and a duplicate copy are found in the folder. The envelopes for both are included and are written on the reverse side. Both were mailed and one is post marked 28 January 1892, and the other is post marked 1 February 1892. ALS, 12 p., French. 4 items. Mss 100 Folder 135 1828 Portion of a letter from [Jean Boze] containing news of his daughter, plans to return to France, business affairs, and circumstances and people in the area. AL, 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 136 1829 Jan. 12 A. Dupuis, Paris, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, à St-Gaudens, thanking him for the interest he has taken in her and her mother's affairs. Also mentions the death of her husband Victor. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 137 1829 Jan. 18 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. de Ste-Gême, expressing his sorrow over the death of Madame Dreux. Also mentions repairs to the faubourg house, business matters, and news of mutual friends. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 138 1829 Feb. 10 Adèle Dupuis, Rue de Provence No. 10, Paris, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, à St-Gaudens, Hte Garonne, concerning the death of her husband and offering consolations for the death of Ste-Gême's mother. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 139 1829 Mar. 5 Le Mar de Roquette, Rue de Richelieu No. 27, Paris, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, Bagen, St-Gaudens, promising to recommend Ste-Gême's protégé, Mr. Casten, to the Minister of War and concerning the death of one of Ste-Gême's children. Also mentions mutual friends and happenings in the government. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 140 1829 Mar. 17 Lerviteur Dilhany, Rieumes Mancenial, to Mr. le Baron de Ste-Gême, chevalier de St. Louis par St-Gaudens dans son château à Sauveterre hameau de Bagen, concerning mutual acquaintances, the crops, and other general news. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 141 1829 Mar. 21 A. Dupuis, Paris, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, à St-Gaudens, Hte Garonne, concerning the recent birth of one of SteGême's grandchildren, the health of her mother, the death of her husband Victor, two hundred francs left with Ste-Gême by her late husband, and her plans for the future. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 142 1829 June 20 Puymaurin, Paris, writes about his illness and a request from Catillon. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 143 1829 July 20 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de St. Louis, par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, département de La Haute Garonne, France, concerning SteGême's family, happenings and mutual friends in the area. ALS, 7 p., French. 1 item. 1828 Dec.-1829 June A journal of events and news from December 1828 to June 1829. AMs, 20 p., French. 1 item. Folder 144 1829 July 29-Aug. 4 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] containing descriptions of events and people in New Orleans from July 29 to August 4, 1829. AMs, 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 145 1829 Aug. 10 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France, containing news of his health, and Mr. Dorville. Comments on Ste-Gême's efforts to obtain military pension. Mentions SteGême's giving advice to General Jackson during the Battle New Orleans. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 146 1829 Sept. 1 Boze, New Orleans, writes to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, about Dorville and the plantation in Gentilly. Mentions sugar production plans and news of mutual friends in New Orleans. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 147 1829 Aug. 22-Sept. 4 Newsletter written by [Jean Boze] to Mr. Le Baron Henri de SteGême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de Saint Louis, par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, département de la Haute Garonne, France, relating events in New Orleans from August 22 to September 4, 1829, including details on recent deaths, immigrants to New Orleans, U. S. military operations with Mexico, and the weather. AMs, 5 p., French. 1 item. Folder 148 1829 Sept. 3-Oct. 29 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] containing news of events and people in New Orleans. Mention is made of Carlos Blache, City Treasurer, Admiral Laborde, the death and funeral of Governor Darbigny, a troupe of actors, and new buildings in the city. AMs, 16 p., French. 1 item. Folder 149 1829 Oct. 1 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, à St-Gaudens, containing news of the recent yellow fever epidemic, Mr. Dorville, the planned sugar production at the end of the year, and mutual friends. ALS, 3p., French. 1 item. Folder 150 1829 Nov. 6-Dec. 4 "Nouvelles Diverses", a newsletter by [Jean Boze] containing news of events and people in New Orleans, mentions the arrival of the Magnolia in New Orleans after being shipwrecked near Pensacola, ships bound for Mexico, the Theatre in New Orleans, a company of architects, and deaths. AMs, 11 p., French. 1 item. Folder 151 1829 Dec. 1 Boze, New Orleans, writes to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, à St-Gaudens, that they are about to begin the pressing of the sugar cane on his plantation. Also mentions the plantation of Mr. Volan Labarre, and the work being done by Dorville and Mr. Lamber. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 152 1829 Dec. 10 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, concerning the production of sugar on the Gentilly plantation. Also mentions news of events and people in the area. ALS, 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 153 1829 Dec. 24-1830 Jan. 12 "Nouvelles Diverses", a newsletter by [Jean Boze] containing details on events and people in New Orleans, mentions Christmas celebrations, the birth of quadruplets, the faubourg Ste. Marie, the St. Philippe theater, the Orleans Street Ballroom, and the death of the Governor of Louisiana. AMs, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 154 1830 Jan. 14 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, writes to Mr. de Ste-Gême about the sugar production and price received for the sugar, the succession of the late Mrs. Dreux, and the accounts of Marie Courtade and Marie Anne Courtade. Mention is also made of slaves, workers, reasons for not writing sooner, and mutual friends. Enclosed is a note detailing the account of Marie Courtade and Marie Anne Courtade. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 155 1830 Jan. 15 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, concerning the sugar production on the Gentilly plantation and news of mutual friends. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 156 1830 Jan. 25 Envelope addressed to Monsieur Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de Saint Louis, par Toulouse à St-Gaudens département de la Haute Garonne, France. The enveloped is postmarked 25 January 1830. On the inside of the envelope is written 6 November 1829. The penmanship appears to be that of Jean Boze. French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 157 1830 Jan. 25-Feb. 19 Bullentin entitled, "Suite des Nouvelles données par mes Précedentes à Partir depuis Janvier 1er au 20 Février" by [Jean Boze] which contains the names of the candidates in the gubernatorial and mayor elections. Other topics include a fire in Faubourg Ste. Marie, deaths, duels, marriages, masked balls, the opening of a dance hall by Mr. Dupuis at Bourbon and Orleans, capital punishment, counterfeit money, slave trade with the north, a bill that would expel colored families from outside Louisiana, and the political situation in Mexico. AMs, 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 158 1830 Feb. 4 Ministre de L' Intérieur, Montbel, Paris, to Mr. Le Baron de SteGême, note enclosing the reply sent by Bourmont, the Minister of War. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. 1830 Jan. 28 Cte de Bourmont, Ministère de la Guerre, Cabinet du Ministre, Paris, to "Monsieur le Baron et cher Collègue", [the Baron Montbel], concerning the request for military pension by the Baron de Ste-Gême, explaining that he was on active duty for only twenty years and therefore does not qualify. ALS, 2 p., French. Folder 159 1830 Feb. 10 [Dussi ?] Toulouse, to "Mon Cher Poulou", concerning his ineffectual recommendation to Montbel for military pension for Ste-Gême, reasons for the denial, and general news on friends and family. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 160 1830 Mar. 10 Boze, New Orleans, writes to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, about the plantation in Gentilly, his health, and the rudeness of the inhabitants of New Orleans towards General Jackson. Mention is also made of Boze's house on Royal and Barracks, the number of slaves in the city, candidates for governor, and friends and events in New Orleans. ALS, 11 p., French. 1 item. Folder 161 1830 Mar. 16-Apr. 12 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter written by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Mentions the re-election of Denis Prieur as mayor, a city legislature meeting, fires, robberies, runaway slaves, railroads, Mexico, various assaults, English politics, and religious holidays. Also included in the folder is an envelope addressed to Ste-Gême. The envelope has a date of April 15, 1830 written on it and was post marked June 14, 1830. AMs, 8 p., French. 2 items. Folder 162 1830 Mar. 30 Envelope addressed to Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de Saint Louis, Par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, département de la Haute Garonne, France. The date 30 March 1830 is handwritten on the inside of the envelope. French. 1 item. Folder 163 1830 Apr. 6 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, contains news of the Gentilly plantation and the effect of the drought on the sugar crop. Mention is also made of Ste-Gême's house facing Fort St. Charles, the sale of the Faubourg Marigny canal, and mutual friends. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 164 1830 Apr. 15-May 15 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] which contains details on events and people in New Orleans. Topics written about include recent robberies, railroad construction, Mexico, the theater, duels, the situation in France, Mr. Cherbonnier the textbook writer, and the appropriation of funds to the Louisiana Legion. AMs, 12 p., French. 1 item. Folder 165 1830 May 10 Boze, New Orleans, writes to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, about the plantation in Gentilly and gives salutations from the Labatut and Lamber families. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 166 1830 May 12-June 1 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter written by [Jean Boze] which gives details on events and people in New Orleans. Subjects mentioned are the visits of three Bishops, the meeting of the legislature in Donaldsonville, construction of a new prison, counterfeiters, the departure of families for France, and the railroad. AMs, 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 167 1830 June 1-14 "Nouvelles Diverses" mailed to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, providing him with information on the people and events in New Orleans. Mentions gubernatorial candidate B. Roman, the approaching election, and public transportation. Enclosed is a quick note written and signed by Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, mentioning Mr. Dorville and prior mail. AMs, 5 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 168 1830 June 5 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'ordre Royal et Militaire de St. Louis, Par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, France, concerns the Gentilly plantation, the Labatut family, and gives salutations from Mr. Lamber. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 169 1830 June 15-22 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter written by [Jean Boze] containing information on events and people in New Orleans, covers the candidates for governor, the situation of people of color, yellow fever, and duels. AMs, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 170 1830 June 23-July 16 "Nouvelles Diverse" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans, topics included are new buildings, an architectural company, the approaching election, deaths, marriages, crimes, and local politics. AMs, 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 171 1830 June 25 Boze, New Orleans, writes to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, about Mr. Auvignac Dorville and the plantation in Gentilly. He reminds SteGême that the sugar house needs more workers and gives salutations from friends in the area. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 172 1830 July 16-19 Bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite du Bulletin du 16 Juillet 1830 : pour les nouvelles, et que vous recevrez par cette même occasion." Contains the election count showing Roman the winner and information on the sale of alcohol to slaves, houses recently built by the nuns, and other news items. AMs, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 173 1830 July 21 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France, concerning the Gentilly plantation, the sugar crop, destruction of the corn crop, and a recent deer hunt. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 174 1830 July-Nov. 25 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter written by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans, topics include a large fire in the Faubourg Ste. Marie, the construction of sidewalks and squares in the faubourgs, the type of carriages popular in the city, the weather, yellow fever, the number of patients in area hospitals, deaths, duels, crimes, and a new cemetery. Mention is made of Mr. Beluche, Jean Lafitte's mate as Commodore of the Columbian. Also mentioned in this bulletin is the new regime of Philippe I in France, French elections and politics, and the French Army's march on Algeria (?). AMs, 24 p., French. 1 item. Folder 175 1830 Nov. 22-1831 Jan. 26 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] which contains information on people and events in New Orleans, a fire in the Faubourg Marigny, crimes, marriages, duels, deaths, building of Washington Square in Faubourg Marigny, effect of the frosts on local trees, the Louisiana legislature, and the jailing of the American editor of the Liberal for certain pamphlets are all mentioned in this bulletin. AMs, 10 p., French. 1 item. Folder 176 1830 Nov. 25 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, concerning the Gentilly plantation and the sugar mill there, and Ste-Gême's former house. News of mutual friends is also given in the letter. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 177 1830 Nov. 26 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, concerning the sugar crop and mill at the Gentilly plantation, new actors and actresses, city cemeteries, rule of Philippe I in France, and news of local people. ALS, 6 p., French. 1 item. Folder 178 1831 Jan. 28 Boze, New Orleans, writes to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, about the plantation in Gentilly and sugar production. Also mentions Mr. Lamber and Mr. Labatut. An envelope addressed to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France, with January 1831 written on it and post marked April 8 1831 is included in the folder. ALS, 2 p., French. 2 items. Folder 179 1831 Jan. 28-Feb. 13 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter written by [Jean Boze] containing information on events and people in New Orleans, topics covered are the growth of the city from 1809 to 1831, the inauguration of Governor Roman, efforts in the North to lower sugar import tax and the effect this would have on Louisiana, a review of soldiers by General Lacoste in Jackson Square, deaths, marriages, the weather, and the arrival in New Orleans of the French ship Zélia. AMs, 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 180 1831 Feb. 12-Mar. 15 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] containing information on events and people in New Orleans, topics include sentences given for various crimes, a move to abolish capital punishment, public balls, deaths, including the death of Simon Bolivar, marriages, the resignation of General Lafayette from Chief of the National Guard, the predominance of Creoles in government posts, the weather, and increases in taxes and city licenses. A enclosed note deals with the nicknames used in previous bulletins. AMs, 8 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 181 1831 Mar. 1 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, mentions the sale of sugar from the Gentilly plantation, mutual friends, and the rule of Philippi I in France. ALS, 5 p., French. 1 item. Folder 182 1831 Mar. 25-Apr. 31 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter written by [Jean Boze] giving information on people and events in New Orleans, topics include deaths, the Orleans Theater, new buildings, the railway, General Lacoste, ships, commerce in the city, the price of cotton, and a fire between Royal and Charters streets. AMs, 7 p., French. 1 item. Folder 183 1831 Apr. 2-May 30 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] covering the people and events in New Orleans, sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême. Topics covered include an earthquake in Illinois, the approaching election for Senator, sugar market, deaths, cemeteries, and new buildings along the city railway route. Also mentions Sunday excursions on the railroad with citizens in their best. AMs, 6 p., French. 1 item. Folder 184 1831 May Fragment of a letter sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de St. Louis, par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, département de la Haute Garonne, France, mentioning Mr. Edward Livingston. AL, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 185 1831 May 7-11 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter [by Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans, subjects include commerce, the city railway, sale of various buildings, the escape attempt of three convicts from prison, the shooting of three innocent sailors, appointment of Edward Livingston as Secretary of State, and a move in Congress to lower sugar import tax. AMs, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 186 1831 May 26 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. de Ste-Gême, concerning the difficult sugar market, the new city railway in Faubourg Marigny, and the effect of frost on the sugar crop and orange trees. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 187 1831 June 4-15 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] sent to Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, containing information on people and events around New Orleans. Topics mentioned are the execution of a negro, crimes and court sentences, the approaching senate election, and marriages. AMs, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 188 1831 July 8-Sept. 3 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter written by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans mailed to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens. Subjects covered include the sale of the Marigny plantation, the burning of an American cargo ship, the sentences of various criminals, the price and market of sugar, the killing of several mad dogs, deaths, yellow fever, duels, two hurricanes, naming of Washington Square, marriage of Mme. Lalaurie, the recent flooding and its effects on the rice, corn, and potato crops, the number of patients in area hospitals, and buildings erected by the nuns. AMs, 16 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 189 1831 Aug. 20-Nov. 20 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans which was sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens. Subjects include deaths, duels, marriages, suicides, yellow fever, sugar market, paving of city streets, sidewalks being built, bilingual street markers, arrival of slaves from Carolina and Virginia, the slave situation, crimes, a troupe of actors, plans to open a canal connection the city to the lake, the railroad, the senatorial election, and the capture of Varsovie by Russians. Envelope included in folder. AMs, 17 p., French. 2 items. Folder 190 1831 Oct. 15 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, concerning the sale of sugar from the Gentilly plantation, news of mutual friends, family, deaths, and marriages. A postscript is dated 1 November 1831. ALS, 6 p., French. 1 item. 1831 Nov. 1 This is a second version of the letter written by Boze to Ste-Gême on Oct. 15. The postscript differs from the above letter and states that the first letter will be sent November 10 on the ship L'Aimable Marie along with a bulletin. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 191 1831 Oct. 22 H. Har[eury?], Metairie, to Madame [?] Latapie, née Dreux, Bagen, Garonne, France, concerning mutual friends, their activities in Louisiana, and other general news. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 192 1831 Nov. 21-Dec. 10 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] with information on people and events in New Orleans which was sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Subjects mentioned in this bulletin are sugar production at the Gentilly plantation, progress made on a new canal from St. Joseph Street to the lake, steamboat explosions, Bernard Marigny's decision to run for a seat in the legislature, marriages, deaths, and theatres and actors. AMs, 6 p., French. 1 item. Folder 193 1831 Dec. 15-1832 Jan. 8 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter written by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans which was mailed to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Topics include election results for legislative candidates, fires, steamboat wrecks, price of firewood, deaths, sugar production, the weather, the collapsing of a brick wall on two children, and the celebration of the anniversary of the battle of New Orleans. AMs, 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 194 1832 Jan. 19-Feb. 11 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] with information on people and events in New Orleans which was sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Subjects mentioned include a duel between Félix Labatut and am American officer, frosts, deaths, crimes, progress on the new canal, election for a representative to the legislature, and the approaching mayor's election. AMs, 6 p., French. 1 item. Folder 195 1832 Feb. 15 An envelope addressed to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de St. Louis, par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, département de la Haute Garonne, France. The envelope is postmarked 21 April 1832, Bordeaux and has the date 15 February 1832 written on it. French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 196 1832 Feb. 15-22 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans, topics mentioned are marriages, progress on the new canal, Place Antoine, new buildings, and the celebration on Carnival. AMs, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 197 1832 Feb. 20 Boze, New Orleans, wrote to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, about the price of sugar, coffee, and cotton, the weather, and news mutual acquaintances. Envelope included in folder. ALS, 4 p., French. 2 items. Folder 198 1832 Feb. 22-Mar. 9 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans, subjects mentioned are the celebration of Washington's birthday, various crimes, a duel between Alphonse Leblanc and Dorfeuil, the coming presidential election, steamboat accidents, the situation in Europe, and cock fighting. AMs, 6 p., French. 1 item. Folder 199 1832 Feb. 28 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, writes to Mr. de Ste-Gême, about the sale of sugar and other business affairs, his health, and mutual friends. A duplicate copy of the letter is also found within the folder. ALS, 4 p., French. 2 items. Folder 200 1832 Mar. 10 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, mentions Ste-Gême's broken arm, from a fall from a horse, a house being sold by SteGême, and mutual friends. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 201 1832 Mar. 10-20 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans which was mailed to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Subjects include deaths, crimes, the prison, the trial of an alleged counterfeiter, marriages, the sugar crop, a new levee, the cotton press, and the revolution in Jamaica. AMs, 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 202 1832 Mar. 28-Apr. 16 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de SteGême, St-Gaudens, France. Topics mentioned are the election for mayor between Denis Prieur and Peire, the paving of streets, new buildings, a new canal in Claiborne Street, public squares, St. Bernard and Fanchon canals, deaths, and a fire aboard the steamboat Brandywire. AMs, 12 p., French. 1 item. Folder 203 1832 Apr. 21-27 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter written by [Jean Boze] with information on people and events in New Orleans which was mailed to Mr. Le Baron Henri Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Subjects covered are deaths, a public execution, capital punishment, various crimes, and banks. AMs, 7 p., French. 1 item. Folder 204 1832 May 1-31 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter which focuses on people and events in New Orleans, written by [Jean Boze] topics include the robbery of a cemetery, deaths, marriages, acting troupes, architects, criminals, Pierre Soulé, the new Union Bank, street paving, an orphanage, carriages, and the sale of Delaronde Plantation (or Versailles) with conditions of the sale and price it brought. AMs, 22 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 205 1832 June 3-11 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans which was mailed to Mr. Le Baron Henry De. Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Topics mentioned include an attempt at a balloon excursion by Mr. Theodore, steamboat wrecks, deaths, a fire, Indian massacres, Mayor Prieur, theatre, a lawsuit between city architects and Mr. Marigny, and duels. Envelope is included in the folder. AMs, 8 p., French. 2 items. Folder 206 1832 June 21-July 9 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France, by [Jean Boze] which contains information on people and events in New Orleans. Topics include deaths, a counterfeiter, an abandoned child, sale of Mme. Darcantel's plantation, a new road in the Catholic Cemetery, election of Edward White to Congress and the election of state legislators. Also in the folder is an enclosed note and the mailing envelope. AMs, 4 p., French. 2 items. Folder 207 1832 July 4-Aug. 1 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] which focuses events and news of people in New Orleans, topics mentioned include Fourth of July celebrations, a duel between an American and Prospere Marigny, and a the cholera epidemic in Canada. AMs, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 208 1832 Aug. 1-30 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter written by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans which was sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Topics covered include the faubourg Ste. Marie, the cholera epidemic in New York, duels, the City Health Commission, plans for a new prison, Indians in the West, the sugar crop, a fire at Port-au-Prince, and the murders of a German woman and that of a woman killed by a slave. AMs, 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 209 1832 Aug. 10 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, concerning his devotion to Ste-Gême. The letter contains a summary of the twentythree year friendship between the two men. Also mentions the sum of money Ste-Gême's owes Boze. Enclosed is a note entitled, Memoire, in which justification for the amount owed Boze is given and details the money handled for Ste-Gême. Envelope included in folder. ALS, 4 p., French. 2 items. Folder 210 1832 Sept. 1 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, writes to Mr. de Ste-Gême, about the weather and its effects on the crops and an illness among the slaves. Mention is also made of the tainted water and the sale of a property in the city. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 211 1832 Sept. 3-Oct. 29 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter containing information on people and events in New Orleans written by [Jean Boze]. Topics include deaths, the illness of General Lacoste, various crimes and assaults, the arrival of the steam locomotive to the lake, weather, crops, yellow fever, negroes, the shipwreck of the Trinity, bankruptcies, the new prison, the hanging of a negro, and the cholera epidemic. AMs, 14 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 212 1832 Oct. 31-Nov. 11 Newsletter containing information about people and events in New Orleans, entitled "Suite a mon dernier Bulletin arretè le 29 8bre 1832" and written by [Jean Boze]. Subjects mentioned include yellow fever, cholera, the high price of woolen goods and drugs, the firing of canons to clear the infected air, measures taken by banks and charity organizations to assist the ill, a list of people known to Ste-Gême who have died due to cholera, the number of burials in the past month, and the presidential election. AMs, 10 p., French. 1 item. Folder 213 1832 Nov. 13-Dec. 7 "Nouvelles Diverses" a bulletin by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans which was sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Topics mentioned include deaths, old Charity Hospital, a fire of General Lacoste's plantation, the weather, cholera epidemic, Orleans Theatre, effect of frost on sugar cane, Denis Prieur's candidacy for governor, the funeral of Charles Carroll, and the burning of a steamboat. AMs, 12 p., French. 1 item. Folder 214 1832 Nov. 15-16 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter containing information on people and events in New Orleans, written by [Jean Boze], subjects include various losses brought about by the cholera epidemic and the Health Committee's report on the epidemic, burials in the past week, and announcement of the end of the epidemic. AMs, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 215 1832 Dec. 7-20 A bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite a non dernier Bulletin arrêté le 7 Décembre 1832, que je vous ai acheminé par le navire fais L'aimable Marie Cap[itai]ne Fabre allant à Bordeaux et dont le depart etait fixé pour le 10 du C[ouran]t" which was sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Subjects include cholera, the Orleans theatre, the sugar crop, and the election of Andrew Jackson. AMs, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 216 1833 Jan. 12-Feb. 8 "Nouvelles Diverses" a newsletter by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans which was sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Topics include the cholera epidemic, weather, the burning of the cotton press, an increase in crime, a pistol duel, the suicide of Mr. Vinot, marriage of Firmin Peyraut, and the price of sugar. AMs, 7 p., French. 1 item. Folder 217 1833 Mar. 1-4 Bulletin entitled "Suite a mon Bulletin acheminé Voie du Hâvre par le navire Le marechal Ney ; arrêté le 28 Février 1833" written by [Jean Boze], topics include the death of two children in a fire, the shipwreck of Mr. Pommarède, the paving of Royal Street, and the projected marriage of Constance Dispan. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 218 1833 Mar 13-28 Newsletter by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite à mon Bulletin du 14 Mars arrêté le dit jour, et acheminé voie du Hâvre" containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Mentions the streets and sidewalks of Faubourg Ste. Marie and Marigny, the wedding of Miss Constance Dispan, the cotton press, cholera, and Mr. Dawson as a candidate for Governor. AMs, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 219 1833 Mar. 15 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Henri e Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, thanks Ste-Gême for the twelve gourdes per month allotted to him through Dorville. Also mentions his high esteem and friendship for Ste-Gême. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 220 [1833] Mar. 23-28 Newsletter entitled, "Suite No 3" by [Jean Boze], containing information on people and places in New Orleans subjects mentioned include the rail road, news of the upcoming election for mayor, the new travels of Mdme Pontalba, and the execution of three criminals. AMs, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 221 1833 Mar. 23- Apr. 6 Bulletin written by [Jean Boze], entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 28 de Mars 1833" containing information on people and events in New Orleans, mailed to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Topics mentioned include construction of the new prison. deaths. and the Senate's bill to abolish all lotteries in the State. Also included in the folder is the envelope. AMs, 4 p., French. 2 items. Folder 222 1833 Apr. 8-14 Newsletter entitled "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 6 Avril 1833-ou le 8" by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans and was sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, StGaudens, France. Topics include the deaths of Pierre Heurtebize and Michel Forcisi, price of sugar, banks in New Orleans, and the commercial enterprise of Savoyard Bell as they affect Ste-Gême's property values. AMs, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 223 1833 Apr. 16-May 10 Newsletter by [Jean Boze], entitled "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 14 Avril c[ouran]t 1833" which was sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, StGaudens, France, containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Subjects include a sword duel, arrest of criminals, the decrease in cholera cases, paving of the levee, the opening of the race course, plans to extend the railroad, deaths, marriages, the sale of a house belonging to Ste-Gême and the sale of Livaudais plantation. AMs, 9 p., French. 1 item. Folder 224 1833 May 23 Jn Bte Labatut, New Orleans, to Mr. Ste-Gême, Bagen, concerning his recommendation of Edouard Baric. Also mentioned in the letter are changes in New Orleans since Ste-Gême's departure, the decrease in commerce, bankruptcies, and mutual friends. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 225 1833 May 30 An envelope addressed to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de St. Louis, Par Toulouse, St-Gaudens, département de la Haute Garonne, France, postmarked at Le Havre on May 30, 1833. On the back side is a postscript which mentions that people have stopped raising sugar cane and are planting higher cash crops such as cotton. AN, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 226 1833 May 29-June 14 Newsletter by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite du Bulletin arrêté le 28 May 1833" which was sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France, containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Topics include Mme. Le Carpentier's journey to France, cholera, deaths, a bank that pays interest, number of burials, and Judge Joshua Lewis. AMs, 9 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 227 1833 June 18-24 Bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 14 Juin 1833, Voie de Bordeaux" which was sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, StGaudens, France. Topics include the cholera epidemic, the acting troop of Mr. Davis, a duel between Théophile Bosque and Gomez, the death of Abelard Fortier, and burials. Also found in the folder is the envelope. AMs, 4 p., French. 2 items. Folder 228 1833 June 24-July 6 Bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 24 Juin 1833" which was sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. The journal contains information on people and events in New Orleans. Subjects mentioned include the St. Philippe Theatre ballroom, Sieur Dupuy who bought the St. Philippe Theatre, a steamboat fire, objections to new buildings on the levee, decrease of cholera cases, deaths, the duel of Thèolphile Bosque, and the bankruptcy of Mr. Coiron. AMs, 5 p., French. 1 item. Folder 229 1833 July 4-31 Newsletter by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 6 de Juillet 1833" containing news of people and events in New Orleans and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Topics include Fourth of July celebrations, marriages, deaths, end of cholera epidemic, suit against a corporation building a house on the levee, burials, Dorville's health, and the sugar crop. AMs, 8 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 230 1833 Aug. 1-10 Bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 31 Juillet 1833" containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Topics include deaths, the appointment of Major H. D. Peire as Intendent of the port of New Orleans, John Davis' acting troupe, marriages, an accident on the steamboat St. Louis, and the health of friends. AMs, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 231 1833 Aug. 11-Sept. 26 Newsletter by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 10 Aout 1833 acheminé Voie de Bordeaux" containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Topics mentioned include deaths, yellow fever, candidates in the election for governor, new rail lines in the faubourgs Ste. Marie and Marigny, Canal Street railroad, the number of burials, price of oysters, the marriage of Constance Dispan Michel, arrival of Madame Arsene Blanc, details on Ste-Gême's illegitimate children, new buildings on the levee between the two markets, the weather, opening of a new cemetery, and the incident of a woman throwing herself and her two children into a well. AMs, 10 p., French. 1 item. Folder 232 1833 Sept. 30-Nov. 7 Bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite a Mon Bulletin arrêté le 26 Septembre 1833" containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Subjects include the number of burials in the Catholic and Protestant cemeteries, an explosion on the steamboat Scotland, a fire on St. Claude Street, deaths, the sugar crop, marriages, weather, Mr. Davis' acting troupe, the health of Theophile Bosque, steamboat accidents, and a duel between Mr. Damien Augustin and Mr. Grailhe. AMs, 15 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 233 1833 Nov. 8-27 Bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite a Mon Bulletin arrêté le 7 de Novembre 1833" which contains information on people and events in New Orleans and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Topics include Mr. Pontalba's injunction against a new cemetery, a fire on Royal Street, grounds near the levee being set aside for troop maneuvers, the effect of frost on sugar cane, deaths, marriages, theatre, slave shortage, an assault on Mr. Delphin Villeré, burning of a steamboat, and the election of Culbertson as Recorder. AMs, 10 p., French. 1 item. Folder 234 1833 Nov. 29-Dec. 14 Newsletter by [Jean Boze] entitled "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 27 Novembre 1833" containing information on people and events in New Orleans and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, StGaudens, France. Topics include completion of sugar production, Charles Pommarède's death, marriages, the quadroon ballroom on the corner of Orleans and bourbon, St. Philip Theatre, the return of an acting troupe to New Orleans, and the death of four citizens in carriage accidents. AMs, 6 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 235 1833 Dec. 15-1834 Jan. 12 A bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 14 Décembre 1833" which contains information on people and events in New Orleans subjects include the number of pharmacists, lawyers, notaries, doctors and banks in New Orleans. Other topics mentioned are the appointment of J. F. Canonge to criminal court to replace F. Grima, a pistol duel, the illness of General Lacoste, meeting of the legislature on import of slaves, marriages, an act certifying the death of Charles Pommarède, weather, failure of Mr. Dorville to sell his sugar crop, Mr. Holland's candidacy for mayor, negroes on the Gentilly plantation, snow in New Orleans, celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, price of firewood, Alvin Michel's resignation and the French Consul in New Orleans. AMs, 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 236 1834 Jan. 15-Feb. 18 A bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled "Suite a Mon Bulletin arrêté le 14 Janvier 1834" containing information on people and events in New Orleans such as a formal ball attended by 1200 people. Other subjects mentioned include increase in crime, public sale of three lots on the levee, death of Mr. Jeani Berthier, illness of General Lacoste, sale of Michinard's pharmacy by Dn Diego Morales, the price of sugar, certification of the death of Charles Pommarède, and the sale of a lot of Ste-Gême's to some Americans. AMs, 10 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 237 1834 Feb. 17-Mar. 25 Bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 12, 13, et 18 Février 1834" containing information on people and events in New Orleans and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Subjects mentioned include a grand military ball, Washington's birthday, deaths, weather, romances, Mr. Holland's withdrawal from the mayor's race, St. Joseph's Day, Entr'acte newspaper and fires at Ogden's cotton press, Fortier's house, Pignegui's house, and on Chartres Street. AMs, 6 p., French. 1 item. Folder 238 1834 Mar. 25-May 4 Bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite a mon Bulletin arrêté le 25 Mars 1834" containing information on people and events in New Orleans such as the fire on Chartres Street. Other topics include the New Orleans penitentiary, deaths, marriages, bankruptcies, a new planned Citizen's Bank, reelection of Denis Prieur as Mayor, the sugar crop, tribute to American fire pump No. 2, Mme. Lalaurie 's cruelty towards her slaves and the burning of her house, the City Councils' decision to substitute gas lighting for oil street lamps, a fire between St. Louis and Conti Streets, discontinuation of Entr'acte, case of embezzlement at the Artisans and Merchants' Bank, President Jackson, SteGême illegitimate son Gême, a steamboat accident, the health of General Lacoste, and a new school for negro children. AMs, 12 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 239 1834 May 4-June 6 Bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 4 Mai 1834" containing information on people and events in New Orleans and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Topics include a fire at Dr. Forment's house, deaths, a school for negro children opened by Father de l'Hoste, forgery and embezzlement by Antoine Foucher, a reward of 6,000 gourdes offered by the cashiers of ten banks for the arrest of Antoine Foucher, criminal proceedings against Louis Prevot and Colson for embezzlement, the shooting of Captain Lenes by Joseph Evans, location of a new cemetery, and the robbery of Canal Bank. AMs, 13 p., French. 1 item. Folder 240 1834 June 7-Jul. 6 Newsletter by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 6 et le 7 Juin 1834" by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and places in New Orleans. Topics include the $5,000 dollar reward for the arrest of Jacques Gaudoin for the robbery of the Canal Bank, fires on Dumanine and Royal Streets and one in the Faubourg Ste. Marie, opening ceremony of the Bank of Commerce's project to furnish the city with a machine that supplies water, deaths, marriages, a projected cemetery, bankruptcy of Antoine Foucher, a windstorm, the City Council's decision to procure land for a cemetery, two new buildings on Royal Street erected by Mr. Labatut, Davis' acting troupe, a sword duel, Bernard Marigny's candidacy for state Senator, the gubernatorial race between J. B. Dawson and Edouard White, and the death of General Lafayette. AMs, 12 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 241 1834 July 10-14 Newsletter by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 6 de Juillet 1834" an sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de St. Louis, Par Toulouse, à StGaudens, département, de la Haute Garonne, France. Topics include fires on Camp St. and New Levee in the Faubourg Ste. Marie, the death of General Lacoste, the election of Mr. Edouard White as governor, Mr. Johnson as congressional representative, and Mr. Hoa as state senator, and the sale of lands across the lake by Marquis de Casteing Bayou. AMs, 5 p., French. 1 item. Folder 242 1834 July 15-18 A bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 14 Juillet 1834" which was sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, à St-Gaudens, France. Subjects include the vote count in the recent elections, General Lacoste's role in the Battle of New Orleans, and an anecdote involving the taking of a horse by Auguste Douce. AMs, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 243 1834 July 18-Aug. 10 Bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled, " Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 18 Juillet 1834" which mentions new buildings on recently sold land on the levee facing Ursuline Convent and the respects of the Jean Baptiste Labatut family. Other topics mentioned include Ste-Gême's voyage to France, the validation of Charles Pommarède's death, the Republican revolt in Paris and Lyon, the sugar market, a contract for a new cemetery, two new buildings on property formerly owned by Ste-Gême, the death of Capt. Raymond, duels, and the Lalaurie family and their ruined home. AMs, 12 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 244 1834 Aug. 15-Oct. 4 Bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 10 Août 1834" which contains information on people and events in New Orleans. Topics include the price of sugar, a duel between Allexandre Bonneval and Sr. Regnard, the public sale of goods belonging to Antoine Foucher, fires on Tchoupitoulas St., Delor and Camp Streets, and at the Louisiana Courier office, new buildings on the levee, the Labatut Family, a public auction of Gen. Lacoste's properties, the deaths of Capt. Raymond, Jean Gravier, and widow Bernard, an increase in robberies, American's strict observance of the Sabbath, Dorville's illness and his own health at age 82, and marriages. AMs, 12 p., French. 1 item. Folder 245 1834 Oct. 5-Nov. 11 Newsletter by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 4 Octobre 1834" and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de St. Louis, par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, Département de la Haute Garonne, France. Subjects mentioned include the death of Chevalier Regio and Mme. Jourdain, a fire on St. Peter Street and another in the Faubourg St. Marie, the hanging of a mulatto named James for striking a white, marriages, the weather, sugar harvest, Michinard's plans for a new pharmacy, candidates in the election for Major General of the Louisiana Militia, Theophile Bosque's foot, the arrival of Dr. Antommarchi in New Orleans, and the Labatut family. AMs, 6 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 246 1834 Nov. 10-Dec. 17 Bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 11 Novembre 1834" and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Subjects mentioned include the deaths of Marie Emelie, Jean Baptiste Boubee, Marie Euphrosine Alpuente, and pharmacist Magloire Jambu, the fall of an infant from a first-floor balcony, shooting of Albin Michel, Edouard Bailly Blanchard's cutting of his throat during an attack of fever, Dr. Antormachi's stay in New Orleans, a steamboat accident, sugar crop, projected lighting of Chartres St. with gas, the Pontalba's suicide and attack on his granddaughter, city expenses, and the celebration of the feast of St. Barbe. AMs, 7 p., French. 1 item. Folder 247 1834 Dec. 7 Tatareau, Vice-President, Administrative Commission of the Civil Asylum of St-Gaudens, to the Mayor of Sauveterre, [Henri de Ste-Gême], concerning a child found and placed with a wet-nurse, Birtrande Bellan, who is being mistreated and request that this child be placed with a new nurse. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 248 1834 Dec. 21 Victor (?), Masseual, writes to the Baron de Ste-Gême, Bagens, in response to his letter concerning the impossibility of sending Madame the trees requested for making furniture and other general news. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 249 1835 Jan. 6-27 Bulletin written by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 4 Janvier 1835". Topics mentioned include deaths, a new cemetery by the Bayou, the celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, election candidates, an assault on Mr. Baluco, price of sugar and the decrease in import tax on sugar, widow Clapion's fall into a fireplace, and the weather. AMs, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 250 1835 [Feb.] Portion of a letter sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de Saint Louis, par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, department de la Haute Garonne, France. AL, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 251 1835 Folder 252 1835 Mar. 27-May 12 A newsletter by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 20-25 Mars 1835" containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Subjects include the appointment of George Polock as Port Commander, purchase of property in the faubourg Marigny by a company of architects, marriages, deaths of Julian Delpit and Pierre Ambroise Cuvilier, Bernard Marigny's candidacy for state Representative, a fire in the faubourg Ste. Marie, a law passed by the U. S. Congress establishing a mint in New Orleans, difficulties in establishing a Citizen's Bank, the adjournment of the state legislature, and the division between Americans and Creoles. AMs, 7 p., French. 1 item. Folder 253 1835 May 13-31 Newsletter written by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 12 Mai 1835" and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Subjects mentioned are the deaths of Auguste Douce, the widow Edouard Lauve, Urbain Gaiennie, and Beaujelais of the Orleans Theatre, the burning of Charles Armstrong's hotel, public buildings, election of Bernard Marigny to the state legislature, execution of the negro who stabbed Mr. Deraut, and the cotton crop. Envelope included. AMs, 8 p., French. 2 items. Mar. 3 Envelope addressed to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de St. Louis, par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, département de la Haute Garonne, France. Postmarked in Bordeaux on the 3 March 1835. French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 254 1835 June 3 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France, concerning his shock at learning of Ste-Gême's attack of apoplexy and endangered health, his sincere affection for his benefactor, and his respects to the Ste-Gême family. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 255 1835 June 5-16 Newsletter written by [Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 31 Mai 1835," containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Topics include the Chamber of Deputies, the administration of Louis Philippe, friends, Citizen's Bank, the new mint near Jackson Square, and Americans' insulting of the French. AMs, 6p., French. 1 item. Folder 256 1835 June 17-July 4 Bullentin written by [Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bullentin arrêté le 16 Juin 1835" and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Subjects mentioned include a fire between Tchoupitoulas and Commerce Streets, the death of Amelie Albin Michel, the pension of Daubevy Dutillet, a quarrel between two Frenchmen ending in murder, the former Commissioner of Police, effect of the weather on crops, the garde de ville, the 25 million promised to the U. S. by Louis Philippe, and the current regime in France. AMs, 7., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 257 1835 July 4-Aug. 9 Bullentin written by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 4 de Juillet 1835" and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. The Bullentin contains information on people and events in New Orleans. Subjects include Fourth of July celebrations, Mr. Caldwell, former actor and merchant for city gas lighting, discord between Americans and Creoles, prosecution of Leglise, Governor Claiborne's purchase of a house on Royal St., Americans advocating the freedom of slaves, the building of an American Exchange at the corner of Royal St., Livingston's complaints over France's failure to pay debt to U.S., the shooting of Mr. Maupassant by Mr. Bright, and the marriage of Dr. Leger and widow Decuirs. AMs, 7 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 258 1835 Aug. 11-Dec. 3 Newsletter written by [Jean Boze] entitled by "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 9 Août 1835" containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Topics include the attempted court martial of Captains Penas, Vivisca, and Lt. Garnier, various crimes and attacks, Ste-Gême's illegitimate family at his Gentilly plantation, a revolt by the Irish against the Mayor of New Orleans, the imprisonment of the rebels and an attempt to free them, a duel between Alphonse Morel and W. M. Blake, the deaths of Peytavin Renaud, Mr. Denoyer, and others, the building of the federal mint, progress of the Citizen's Bank, execution of Dr. Sollange's assassins, changes in New Orleans society, arrest of Dr. Warner for leading the recent Irish insurrection, new buildings in the French Quarter, fires on Bienville, Magazine, Royal, and St. Louis streets, a steamboat accident, marriages, establishment of a company to drain swampy land, cholera outbreak, women's fashions, the arrival of Achile Murat in New Orleans, a new theatre in faubourg Ste. Marie, and the regime of Louis Philippe. AMs, 24 p., French. 1 item. Folder 259 1835 Dec. 4 Report written by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Bigamie En Juin dernier 1835 a La Nouvelle Orléans". Tells how the widow Decuir of Pointe Coupee, widowed twice, married Dr. Leger of Paris, only to find that he already had a wife and children in Paris. The Doctor escaped the law with a new girl friend and Mme. Decuir went into hiding in her mansion on Bourbon St. AMs, 6 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 260 1835 Dec. 6-1836 Jan. 10 Newsletter by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 4 Décembre 1835" containing news of people and events in New Orleans. Subjects mentioned include the feast of Ste. Barbe, duels, a steamboat collision, engineering of city water works, poor sugar and cotton crops, a fire at Baronne and Julie Streets., President Jackson receiving money from France, the funeral of General Bartholomew Shamburg, a robbery at the post office, Mr. bon's attempt at opening a wine shop, public balls, and the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans. AMs, 9 p., French. 1 item. Folder 261 1836 Jan. 8 Boze, New Orleans, writes to Mr. Henri e Ste-Gême, Baron, et chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de St. Louis, à St-Gaudens, wishing him a long and happy life, thanking him for his kindness, and asking after Ste-Gême's wife and children. The letter begins again with instructions on the distribution of money from Eugene Bares and Michel Maylin which must have been enclosed. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 262 1836 Jan. 8 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, À St-Gaudens, a duplication of the first part of the letter in folder 260, where Boze wishes Ste-Gême a long and happy life, ask about Mrs. SteGême and the children and thanks him. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 263 1836 Jan. 8 Boze, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, à St-Gaudens, a duplication of the second part of the letter in folder 260, which explains how the money being sent by Michel Maylin, and Eugene Bares is to be handled. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 264 1836 Jan. 13-22 Bullentin written by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Topics mentioned include new water pumps on Royal St., the death of Mme. Carloton, a fight in court between two lawyers, Soule and Grymes, during the pleading of a criminal maritime case, a duel between Fancisco Sentmante y Sayas and Agenor Bosque, and the state legislature voting for a new Citizen's Bank. AMs, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 265 1836 Jan. 30-Mar. 28 A bulletin written by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 22 de Janvier 1836" containing news of people and events in New Orleans. Subjects include the marriage of Modeste Bouligny to an American merchant, Senate's approval of a Citizen's Bank, the banks possible location, and the appointment of six men to be the Directors, increase in crime, river's flooding its banks, Indian revolt in Florida, the Supreme Court case between the city and the federal government over buildings behind the levee, public balls, a steamboat accident, an Italian acting troupe's performance of an opera, deaths, marriages, fire at the cotton press of Pierre and William Debuys, explosion of the steamboat Benjamin Franklin, price of cotton and sugar, Ste-Gême's illegitimate family and friends. AMs, 12 p., French. 1 item. Folder 266 1836 Mar. 22 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. de Ste-Gême, concerning draft for 3675 francs from the Union Bank, revenues and finances of the Gentilly plantation, a new company formed to drain marshy land around New Orleans, intention to buy two Negroes, slaves on the plantation, his health, and other general news. A duplicate of the letter is also in the folder. ALS, 5 p., French. 2 items. Mss 100 Folder 267 1836 Mar. 28-Apr. 12 Newsletter by [Jean Boze] entitled, "En Mars 1836, Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 28 d[ernier]" containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Topics include General Gaines's subduing of the Indian revolt in Florida, Jean Davis's proposal for a new theatre, Easter, a fire on Madison St., increase in crime, the new exchange, Pontalba's arrival in the city, the deaths of Volan Labarre and Allexandre Chopin, sentence given John Burd for murder, Citizen's Bank, and the departure for France by Victor and Jean Baptiste. AMs, 7 p., French. 1 item. Folder 268 1836 June 13-July 12 Bulletin by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 15 Juin 1836" and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. The Bullentin contains information on people and events in New Orleans. Subjects mentioned include the Bank of Commerce furnishing water to the city, introduction of gas lighting to houses in the city, fires at Millaudon Plantation, Ogden's cotton warehouse, and on Dauphine and St. Anne, building of the mint, the new exchange between St. Louis, Chartres, Bourbon, and Toulouse, a new hotel and church building, July 4th celebration, talk of renovation of St. Louis Cathedral, results for the election of Representatives to the U. S. Congress from Louisiana, and deaths. AMs, 10 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 269 1836 July 13-Aug. 25 Newsletter written by [Jean Boze] containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Subjects include fires on Bourgogne and Toulouse, and Washington St., Bernard Marigny's candidacy for legislature, a steamboat collision, plans for a new theatre, Mr. Lamber's freeing of a slave in his will, Mr. Kenaps's drowning, deaths, marriages, sugar production, the court's dissolving of the marriage between widow Decuir and Dr. Leger, the new exchange building, and changes in the city during Ste-Gême's 18 year absence. AMs, 12 p., French. 1 item. Folder 270 1836 Aug. 27 Continuation of a newsletter written by [Jean Boze] and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de Saint Louis, par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, department de la Haute Garonne, France. The bulletin is entitled "Supplément au Bulletin arrêté le 25 Août 1836, qui est confié aux soins du Remouteur Estoup, ainsi que le présent." This bulletin mainly tells of the imprisonment and attempted escape of the bigamist, Dr. Allexandre Leger and a new street between St. Louis and Conti Streets between the exchange building and the customs house. AMs, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 271 1836 Aug. 28-Oct. 21 A newsletter written by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté aux dates des 25 et 27 Août 1836, Remis au Remvuleur Estoup, Passager à bord du navire Americain Leonvre allant à Bordeaux," containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Subjects include the murder of Mr. Brux by Mr. Giguet, the subsequent criminal prosecution, and the townspeople's assault on the judge of the case. Dr. Leger's release on bail, criminal charges against Emile Tanare, Teophile Bosque's suicide, various deaths, the weather, and Mme. Shall's being awarded the silver pot by he city for her good works. AMs, 16 p., French. 1 item. Folder 272 1836 Sept. 29 An envelope addressed to Mr. le Baron de Ste-Gême, à St-Gaudens, Départemt de Haute Garonne postmarked in Bordeaux on the 29 September 1836. French. 1 item. Folder 273 1837 Mar. 15-27 Newsletter by [Jean Boze] entitled, "de Gentilly Bulletin No. 3" containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Topics include a recent commercial scare, the high price of commodities in New Orleans, opening of the race track and a description of the track, the actress Miss Celeste, duels, and an obituary for Professor Denis. AMs, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 274 1837 Mar. 29 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, writes to Mr. de Ste-Gême, concerning a draft in the amount of 7725 francs, and apologizing for the delay. Mention is also made of a sum deposited August 28 for Mme. D'Uston, the marriage of Henriette, [SteGême's daughter], Boze's stay in Gentilly, a decline in the selling and buying of land, city improvements, a charter granted a company to build a canal from faubourg Marigny to Lake Borgne, the worth of SteGême's properties in Gentilly, a fight between freed slave Victor and another negro, Bacchus, slaves on the plantation, loss of animals due to severe weather, and the death of Mme. Dreux. ALS, 5 p., French. 1 item. Folder 275 1837 Apr. 1-May 5 Bulletin written by [Jean Boze] entitled "Suite à mon Bulletin de Gentilly arrêté le 27 de Mars 1837 No. 3, Le 1er Avril No. 4" and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. Subjects include the judges at the new race course, a fire in faubourg Marigny and the exchange on the corner of St. Louis and Chartres, bankruptcies and fall in commercial affairs, deer hunt, theatres, the arrest of vandals of St. Louis Cathedral, projects for a new auditorium for Mr. Davis' acting troupe, various crimes, and some suicides. AMs, 11 p., French. 1 item. Folder 276 1837 May 20 Boze, Gentilly, to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de Saint Louis, par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, department de la Haute Garonne, France. Cover letter for an article from the New Orleans, Bee on the construction of a new theatre and giving his respects to the family. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 277 1837 June 17 Envelope addressed to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de St. Louis, par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, département de la Haute Garonne, France and postmarked in Bordeaux 17 June 1837 and postmarked in StGaudens on 19 June 1837. French. 1 item. Folder 278 1837 May 21-July 1 Bulletin written by [Jean Boze] entitled," No. 6 a Gentilly, Suite au Bulletin No. 5 arrêté le 17 et 19 Mai 1837" and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France. This bulletin contains information on people and events in New Orleans. Subjects mentioned include the killing of a deer on the plantation, a duel between two actors of the Orleans Theatre, Mr. Doueil's visit to Gentilly, the arson of a building belonging to Mr. Soule, a new prison being built outside of town, new custom rules, Orleans Theatre troupe buying Circus Square, commerce, the new Exchange, and banks. AMs, 5 p., French. 1 item. Folder 279 1837 Dec. 15-18 Bulletin written by [Jean Boze], entitled, "Suite au Bulletin arrêté le 14 Décembre 1837," and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de Ste. Louis, par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, département de la Haute Garonne, France. Subjects mentioned include a celebration in commemoration of the capture of Constantine, Gov. White's statement to the legislature on banks, the architect, Mr. Roi, and the death of Lile Sarpy at Nachitoches. AMs, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 280 1837 Dec. 15-1838 Apr. 28 Newsletter written by [Jean Boze] entitled, "No. 1, Le dernier Bulletin a ete arrêté le 18 Décembre 1837" containing information on people and events in New Orleans. Subjects mentioned include the democratic assembly to chose a delegate for the gubernatorial election, gubernatorial candidates, explosion of the steamboat Black Hawk, celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, the new Exchange with rotunda, death of Jean Baptiste Laporte, Orleans Theatre, Carnival Balls and events, growth of the bank, planned replacement of [slave] Exchange on the corner of Chartres and St. Louis, Robert Avard's suicide, deer hunts, and the rejection of a law by the legislature concerning banking. AMs, 16 p., French. 1 item. Folder 281 1838 Feb. 28 Boze, writes to Auvignac Dorville explaining his financial needs and asking him to send one gourd at the beginning of each month for various small needs and he promises to leave Dorville a few jewels in his will. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 282 1838 Apr. 27 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, writes to Mr. de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, France, a cover letter for five bottles of gumbo file for Mme. Ste-Gême. Mention is made of the death of Mme. La Loire and that the Northern banks might be required to withdraw payments in cash. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 283 1838 July 1-Nov. 24 Bulletin written by [Jean Boze] which opens with the line, "Mon dernier Bulletin fut arrêté le 30 Juin 1838." Contains information on people and events in New Orleans. Subjects include the marriages of Dr. Lemounier's son and Adele Communi, Carriere and Nina Dutiller, and Dr. Chauvau and widow Lacoste, Evariste Blanc's new house, election of A. B. Roman as governor, assault on Catalan Barba, a new government building next to Clark fire house to serve as a market, a fire at a Carrolton Rail Road terminal, and death sentence given to four men accused of murder. Mention is also made of Boze's health and his friendship for Ste-Gême. AMsS (initialed), 8 p., French. 1 item. Folder 284 1838 Aug. 22 Jules Tardos, New Orleans, writes to Mr. Saint-James [i.e. Ste-Gême] StGaudens, Sauve Terre, Haute Garonne, about a letter of recommendation for his brother Jean Pierre and himself. A note by R. Dubuisson mentions the military campaign that he and Ste-Gême were in together. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 285 1839 Feb. 22 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, writes to the Baron de Ste-Gême, StGaudens, Haute Garonne, France, expressing his concern over Ste-Gême's health. Mention is also made of financial affairs, a peddler along the bayous, Mr. Azeret's new job at a college, and Eugene Latapie. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 286 1839 Aug. 6 Newsletter written by [Jean Boze] entitled, "Suite au dernier Bulletin arrêté le 24 Juin 1839" and sent to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, par Toulouse, département de la Haute Garonne, France. The bulletin provides information on people and events in New Orleans. Subjects include, duels, price of food at local markets, a run away slave, the deaths of lawyer Mercier and the negro Prosper, Fourth of July celebrations, Plauche's resignation as Brigadier General, rain, and Denis Prieur's appointment as Customs Collector. Mention is also made of Boze's health. The mailing envelope is in the folder. AMs, 4 p., French. 2 items. Folder 287 1841 Jan. 27 Pi[err]e Labarruret, New Orleans, writes to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, StGaudens, inquiring about his health, and reporting on a recent illness and the situation in New Orleans. Labarruret describes a piece of property he recently acquired and mentions others general news. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 288 1841 Mar. 15 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, writes to Mr. Ste-Gême, about finances and plantation expenses, and the sale of crops and animals. Mention is also made of Boze's stay at the plantation, the death of Delmas, and rates of money exchange. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 289 1842 Mar. 17 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, writes to Mr. de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning money and banks and the hard times at the plantation. He also inquires after Mr. Ste-Gême's health. Enclosed is a slip of paper with the address of Mrs. Jn. Ch. Davillier. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 290 1845 Apr. 9 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, writes to Mr. Le Baron Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning a financial affair with Mr. Hommey. Mention is also made of some books left at the plantation, the health of the Negroes, the weather, and other general news. A duplicate copy of the letter is found within the folder. The copy has one extra line at the end of the letter. Also found in the folder is a narrow strip of paper with various scribbles on both sides. ALS, 3 p., French. 3 items. Folder 291 1845 July 8 J[ea]n Ch[arles] Davillier, Paris, writes to Mr. Le B[ar]on de SteGême, 26 rue de Grammont, Paris, concerning a recent deposit of 96,000 francs. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 292 1845 Sept. 18 J[ean] Ch[arles] Davillier and Co., Paris, to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, Rue Grammont 26, Paris, concerning a request from Ste-Gême involving railroad finances. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 293 1845 Oct. 24 J[ean] Ch[arles] Davillier and Co., to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême, Rue Grammont 26, Paris, informing him that his request for 30,000 francs can not be filled until the following day. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 294 1845 Nov. 22 J[ean] Ch[arles] Davillier and Co., to the Baron de Ste-Gême, Rue de Grammont 26, Paris, concerning a letter from St. Avid in New Orleans containing instructions for A[natole] de Ste-Gême regarding his account in New Orleans. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 295 1845 Dec. 24 J[ean] Ch[arles] Davillier and Co., Paris, to Mr. Le B[ar]on de Ste-Gême, Rue Grammont 26, Paris, concerning a letter from St. Avid in New Orleans containing instructions from Anatole Ste-Gême on his account there. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 296 1846 Feb. 16 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning financial affairs in New Orleans, price of crops, expenses of the plantation, harmful effect of drought and severe winter, William's health, and other plantation news. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 297 1846 May 20 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Le Baron Anatole de Ste-Gême, Rue de Grammont No. 26, Paris, concerning a request for money due, departure of Eugene Latapie for Europe, poor harvest, and brief mention of America's war with Mexico. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 298 1846 June 3 J[ean] Ch[arles] Davillier and Co., Paris, to Mr. Le B[ar]on Anatole de Ste-Gême, chez Madame la Bonne de Ste-Gême, au Chãteau de Bagen, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, concerning the arrival of Mr. J. St. Avid from New Orleans with a portion of Ste-Gême's acquired properties there and certain salaries that must be paid. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 299 1846 June 18 Envelope addressed to Mr. Le Baron Anatole de Ste-Gême, à St-Gaudens, and postmarked in Paris on 18 June 1846. French. 1 item. Folder 300 1846 June 19 J[ean] Ch[arles] Davillier and Co., Paris, to Mr. Le B[ar]on de Ste-Gême, au Château de Bagen, concerning payments and deposits in his account with their company. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 301 1846 June 23 J[ean] Ch[arles] Davillier and Co., Paris, to Mr. le B[ar]on de Ste-Gême, au Château de Bagen, St-Gaudens, concerning the salary J. St. Avid. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 302 1846 July 6 J[ean] Ch[arles] Davillier and Co., Paris, to Mr. Le B[ar]on de Ste-Gême, au Château de Bagen, acknowledging the receipt of instructions concerning the salary of Mr. St. Avid. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 303 1846 Sept. 12 J[ean] Ch[arles] Davillier and Co., Paris, to Mr. Le B[ar]on A[nato]le de Ste-Gême, au Château de Bagen, St-Gaudens, and forwarded to eu auxs d'absence a Mme. La Rue de Ste-Gême. The letter concerns the salary of Mr. St. Avid and Ste-Gême's account with his company. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 304 1846 Sept. 15 J[ean] Ch[arles] Davillier and Co., Paris, to Mr. Le B[ar]on de Ste-Gême, Hotel Portes, Rue de la Pomme, Toulouse, acknowledging receipt of funds for deposit and giving details of his financial account. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 305 1846 Sept. 19 J[ean] Ch[arles] Davillier and Co., Paris, to Le B[ar]on de Ste-Gême, Hotel Portes, Toulouse, concerning his financial account with them. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 306 1846 Oct. 16 B. Gibert of J. Ch. Davillier and Co., to Mr. Le B[ar]on A[nato]le de SteGême, 26 Rue de Grammont, Paris, concerning details of his financial account with them. Enclosed is a ledger sheet entitled, "Doit Monsr. Le Bon Ale Ste-Gême son Cte Cour Prêt d' Intérêts a 5% l'an au 30 7bre 1846 chez J. Ch. Davillier et Cie Avoir" listing credits and debits. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 307 1846 Oct. 23 J[ean] Ch[arles] Davillier and Co., to Mr. Le B[ar]on A. de Ste-Gême, concerning his financial account with them. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 308 1847 July 2 H. R. Denis, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Anotole de Ste-Gême, Hôtel Laffitte, Paris, announcing the death of Mr. St. Avid. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 309 1847 July 9 H. R. Denis, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Baron Anatole de Ste-Gême, in care of Mr. A. Quertier, 23 Rue de Hauteville, Paris, by packet ship via New York, concerning financial transactions made for Ste-Gême by the late St. Avid. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 310 1847 Aug. 5 Arthur Denis, New Orleans, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, in care of Mr. A. Quertier, Sr., 23 Rue Hauteville, Paris, by packet ship via New York, concerning financial transactions made for Ste-Gême in the absence of his father. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 311 1847 Sept. 4 H. R. Denis, New Orleans, to the Baron A. de Ste-Gême, in care of Mr. A. Quertier, 23 Rue Hauteville, Paris, by steamer via Boston, concerning his account and financial transactions in New Orleans. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 312 1847 Nov. 13 J[ean] Ch[arles] Davillier and Co., Paris, to Mr. Le B[ar]on A[nato]le de Ste-Gême, Piazza Sta. Maria Novella 4255, Florence, Italie, concerning his financial account with them. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 313 1848 Jan. 4 Bottom half of a letter by Auvignac Dorville to Mr. Le Baron Anatole de Ste-Gême, care of Mr. J. Albert, Rue de Hauteville No. 23, Paris, informing him of the sale of the sugar cane crop and asking for a response to his last few letters. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 314 1848 Aug. 4 H. R. Denis, New Orleans, to Mr. Anatole De Ste-Gême, care of Mr. J. Albert, Rue de Hauteville No. 23, Paris, concerning his account and financial transactions in New Orleans. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 315 1849 July 8 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, care of Mr. Quertier, Rue Hauteville 23, Paris, concerning financial affairs, news of the plantation, Jean Gelali's cholera illness, and other general news. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 316 1850 Aug. 2 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, concerning conclusion of transaction for the plantation with Mr. McDonogh, lack of instructions from Ste-Gême, his present closing of plantation accounts, his hopes of concluding the deal with McDonogh by October, and his obtaining a job in a distillery for a man recommended by SteGême. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 317 1851 Jan. 10 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, concerning property tax as enacted by the legislature, financial affairs, and acceptance of McDonogh executors of his petition for a two-year lease of the Gentilly plantation. Envelope included in the folder. ALS, 1 p., French. 2 items. Folder 318 1851 Mar. 6 Two copies of a letter by Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning new property taxes and opposition to it, rate of monetary exchange, financial affairs, Cazes' position in the distillery, the situation in France, property mortgage, and other details on Ste-Gême's financial interests in New Orleans. The two envelopes are also found in the folder. ALS, 3 p., French. 4 items. Mss 100 Folder 319 1851 Apr. 15 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, 30 Golden Square, London, England, informing him that he can not send his rent payments until the following month due to monetary exchange. Also mentions the bad state of two of SteGême's stores, the imposition of another tax, number of recent floods, the death of his nephew, and his ill health. The envelope is in the folder. ALS, 3 p., French. 2 items. Folder 320 1851 May 10 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, concerning his financial affairs in New Orleans, Supreme Court's favorable decision in case involving Amat. Mention is also made of Dorville's failing health. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 321 1851 July 12 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, mentioning his financial affairs in New Orleans, Judge Buchanan's ruling in his case against Amat, terms reached with executors of John McDonogh's estate, Gentilly residents' loss of suit against the third municipality, his failing health and the decision to look for someone to replace him as a Ste-Gême's financial agent in New Orleans. Envelope is included in the folder. ALS, 4 p., French. 2 items. Folder 322 1851 Aug. 18 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. A[nato]le de Ste-Gême, concerning payment of rents and other financial affairs, reasons for his decision to either lower the rent or close one of Ste-Gême’s stores, taxes owed, etc. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 323 1851 Oct. 12 Two versions of a letter by Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning payment of rent on properties owned by Ste-Gême and other financial interests of his in New Orleans. There is also an envelope. ALS, 1 p., 2 p., French. 3 items. Folder 324 1851 Nov. 10 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. A[nato]le de Ste-Gême, concerning financial affairs in New Orleans and property repairs. Dorville mentions he has received the letter and instructions from Ste-Gême. Duplicate copy of letter also contained in folder. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 325 1851 Dec. 19 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, writes to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, about financial affairs, Dr. Dargut's visit, and the cold weather. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 326 1852 Aug. 28 G. M. Cucullu, New Orleans, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Maison Martins, à Biarritz, Basser-Pyrénées, notifying him that he has withdrawn 1168 francs 30 centimes from his account in the absence of Dorville. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 327 1852 Oct. 15 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning amounts owed on properties belonging to Ste-Gême in New Orleans and other financial affairs. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 328 1852 Nov. 9 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning lack of instructions from Ste-Gême, loss of John Lorenzo as a tenant for one on Ste-Gême's stores, and Dorville's refusal to pay a note due the McDonogh estate. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 329 1852 Dec. 26 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, cover letter enclosing money due. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 330 1852 Dec. 28 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. A[nato]le de Ste-Gême, concerning loss of John Lorenzo as tenant and the inability to rent the store, details on Ste-Gême's financial affairs, and the situation in New Orleans. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 331 1853 Jan. 4 Envelope addressed to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France and forwarded to P.P. Couloun rue Lafayette, No. 22, Maison Vernary. Postmarked in New Orleans 4 January and in Paris on the 28 January 1853. French. 1 item. Folder 332 1853 Sept. 14 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to "Mon cher ami" concerning Ste-Gême's rental properties and financial affairs in New Orleans, including taxes, amounts due, expenses, and more. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 333 1853 Nov. 14 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. A[anto]le de Ste-Gême, concerning his financial affairs in New Orleans. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 334 1853 Dec. 26 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning his financial affairs in New Orleans, announcing the death of Eugene Latapie, and acknowledging receipt of Ste-Gême's letter of recommendation for Jean Desbaran. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 335 1854 Apr. 10 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning his financial interests in New Orleans, including expenses, taxes due, rental properties, estate of Eugene Latapie, price of wine and crops. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 336 1854 May 11 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning his financial interests in New Orleans. Mention is also made of the collapse of a portion of the Orleans Theatre during a play and the nephew of Jules Labatut. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 337 1854 June 27 Two copies of a letter by Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning his financial affairs in New Orleans and Dorville's failing health. ALS, 1 p., French. 2 items. Folder 338 1854 Aug. 10 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning payment of rent for properties owned by Ste-Gême in New Orleans. Mention is also made of the railroad between New Orleans and Mobile, and the recent hot weather. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 339 1854 Sept. 9 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning Ste-Gême's financial interests in New Orleans, taxes, and the probability of his being forced to leave Gentilly. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 340 1854 Oct. 4 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning his financial affairs in New Orleans. Mention is also made of a recent illness. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 341 1854 Nov. 18 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, France, containing details concerning his financial affairs in New Orleans, repairs of rental properties belonging to Ste-Gême, a listing of credits and debits. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 342 1855 Jan. 16 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, France, concerning his financial affairs in New Orleans, receipt of recommendation of J. B. St. Paul, and his ill health. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 343 1855 Jan. 27 Emmanuel Lotz, Havre, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, Rue de Grandes fosse_ 89, Tarbes, haute Pyrénées, acknowledging receipt of a note for 1380 francs 69 centimes. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 344 1855 Feb. 16 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning his financial affairs in New Orleans, rental of properties belonging to Ste-Gême, high price of food, and other general news. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 345 1855 Feb. 22 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, containing details of his financial interests in New Orleans. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 346 1855 Mar. 27 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. A[nato]le de Ste-Gême, mentioning a recent speculation in wine by Ste-Gême, Dorville's hopes of buying a small tract of land, loan of money to Bertier Fortier's son by Mme. de Ste-Gême, financial transactions handled for Anatole Ste-Gême's mother and uncle, and advisability of selling faubourg house. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 347 1855 May 4 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. A[nato]le de Ste-Gême, concerning his financial affairs in New Orleans, rent due, his purchase of a tract of land in faubourg Treme, death of two slaves, high cost of living, and his ill health and loss of 13 pounds. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 348 1855 June 27 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. A[nato]le de Ste-Gême, containing details on his financial affairs in New Orleans, taxes, and mortgage payments for Mme. Ste-Gême. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 349 1855 July 20 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to "Mon Cher ami" [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning his financial affairs in New Orleans and Dorville's ill health. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 350 1855 Sept. 5 Edmond Dorville, Gentilly, dictated by his father, [Auvignac Dorville], explaining his ill health and enclosing a draft for money due. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 351 1855 Sept. 18 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, concerning details of Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans. The letter contains a list of expenditures since July. Mention is also made of the death of Mathieu Cucullu, Dorville's health and his plan to leave Gentilly the following October. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 352 1855 Oct. 26 Auvignac Dorville, Gentilly, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning expenditures and other financial details that Dorville wished to discuss before leaving Gentilly. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 353 1855 Nov. 16 Envelope addressed to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, StGaudens, Haute Garonne, France, and post marked in New Orleans on 16 November 1855 and in Paris on 9 December 1855. French. 1 item. Folder 354 1855 Nov. 20 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans, and repairs to rental property belonging to Ste-Gême. The lack of correspondence to Armand Ste-Gême and Aristide Latapie, a list of expenses, and Dorville's health are also mentioned. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 355 1855 Dec. 17 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, concerning SteGême's financial affairs in New Orleans, mortgages, balance of his account, rent, and more. The address has been cut out, leaving a hole in the third page. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 356 1856 May 20 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Madame, Vve Barone de Ste-Gême, StGaudens, Haute Garonne, France, enclosing draft for money as per instructions of her son, Anatole de Ste-Gême. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 357 1856 May 20 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, concerning SteGême's financial affairs in New Orleans, funds belonging to Ste-Gême's mother located in a New Orleans bank, and a list of credits and debits. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 358 1856 June 23 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, enclosing a letter for his mother and mentioning SteGême's financial affairs in New Orleans, with balance of account for June. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 359 1856 July 10 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Mr. A[nato]le de Ste-Gême, concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans, with a balance sheet for July. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 360 1856 Sept. 13 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Mr. A[nato]le de Ste-Gême, concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans and mentioning a recent hurricane. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 361 1856 Nov. 6 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Mr. A[nato]le de Ste-Gême, concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans and the recent election between Fillmore, Fremont, and Buchanan for President. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 362 1856 Dec. 20 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans and the young Mr. Dufour. Dorville also inquires after Ste-Gême's family. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 363 1857 Feb. 25 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans, new city precautions against fire, asking for instructions on faubourg house. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 364 1857 Apr. 9 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon Cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial affairs in New Orleans, the recent spring weather, depreciation of property, and a general emigration of negro families to Mexico. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 365 1857 May 20 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans, the burning of the faubourg house, Jean Dufour's request for money, visit of Auguste Jean Louis, Edmon and Anatole. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 366 1857 June 15 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Mr. A[nato]le de Ste-Gême, concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans, Dorville's having to foreclose on Jph Bruneau's property. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 367 1857 July 17 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 368 1857 Aug. 21 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Mr. A[nato]le de Ste-Gême, concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans, taxes paid, and closing of case with Mme. Marie Therese Wilder. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 369 1857 Sept. 22 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, concerning SteGême's financial affairs in New Orleans, Aristide Deblanc's advice on the Bso Villanneva succession. (Françoise Constance Dreux, the daughter of Pierre François Dreux and Jeanne Marie Constance Hazeur had married Thomas de Villanueva y Barroso, the son of Joseph and Augustina de Castro, on April 28 1814, at Saint Louis Cathedral.) Also discussed is the increased number of bankruptcies, and city's escape from yellow fever epidemic for a second year. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 370 1857 Nov. 15 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, concerning SteGême's financial affairs in New Orleans and the bad state of commerce everywhere. Mention is made of Louisiana's relative escape from the global depression and money paid for insurance on rental properties. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 371 1859 Jan. 12 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Mr. Anatole de Ste-Gême, concerning SteGême's financial affairs in New Orleans, payment by Antonio Parra on money owed, property renters, and list of credits and debits. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 372 1859 Feb. 8 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans and debt owed by Antonio Parra. Mention is made of the possibility of war in France. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 373 1859 Mar. 8 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans and the Medan family. Dorville expresses concern for Mme. Anatole de SteGême's health and sends regards from his family. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 374 1859 Apr. 14 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans, payment of state taxes, and reparation of rental properties. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 375 1859 May 17 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans and taxes paid. Mentions the progress on the building of the Opelousas and Jackson railroads, Pierre Dufour, the Medan family and a letter from Anatole's brother Armond. Dorville requests instructions for the portrait of Mme. Dreux. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 376 1859 June 23 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans and the impossibility of forwarding him 1,200 on his mother's account. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 377 1859 July 7 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans. Dorville sends his thanks for a remedy sent by Mme. Ste-Gême for his illness and mentions his recent discovery of an effective remedy. Also mentioned is news of France's victory at Mincio border. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 378 1859 July 28 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans, advice on wine Ste-Gême proposes to send to Louisiana, and condition of rental properties. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 379 1859 Aug. 15 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans, and his continued ill health. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 380 1859 Dec. 8 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans. Mention is also made of the death of Jean Pierre Soubiran, and Dorville requests information on possible relatives of the deceased in France. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 381 1860 Jan. 6 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans, his rental properties, and the miscarriages of an unidentified woman. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 382 1860 Feb. 5 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême financial affairs in New Orleans, and informing him that he recently broke his finger. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 383 1860 Mar. 13 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans, Soubiran succession, and amount of rent paid. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 384 1860 May 21 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning a shipment of wine to be sent to New Orleans by Ste-Gême, payment of rents, and other financial details. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 385 1860 July 9 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning the arrival of ship Yola Willie with shipment of wine from Ste-Gême and his failure to receive an invoice for it. Also mentions the state of Ste-Gême's account in New Orleans. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 386 1860 Aug. 9 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial account in New Orleans, lack of invoice for shipment of wine sent by Ste-Gême, arrival of wine to New Orleans, the hot weather, and his forwarding to Armand de Ste-Gême a pair of pistols left him by Eugene Latapie. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 387 1860 Nov. 3 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans, details on shipment of wine recently arrived in New Orleans, Antonio Parra's debt due Ste-Gême account, repairs needed on rental properties, three recent hurricanes, approaching presidential election and probability of an abolitionist being elected. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 388 1860 Dec. 7 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial account in New Orleans, the deplorable state of the union due to the nomination of Abraham Lincoln for President, secession of southern states from the union, general decline in commerce and bankruptcies, his inability to sell the shipment of wine, and thanks for the remedy for his illness. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 389 1861 Feb. 17 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial account in New Orleans, his inability to sell the shipment of wine, Abraham Lincoln's approaching inauguration, and the secession of six states from the union. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 390 1861 Mar. 18 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial affairs in New Orleans, three recent storms, continual rain in the city, and the death of Joseph Horace. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 391 1861 Apr. 9 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning his financial account in New Orleans and Dorville's ill health and a prescribed remedy for it. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 392 1861 June 24 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], Concerns the carrying over enemy lines of a portrait for Ste-Gême's mother and a miniature of Ste-Gême's twin brother. Mention is also made of a request for a daguerreotype of Ste. Gême’s mother, the length of the war between the North and South, the emptiness of New Orleans, secrecy of movements of Virginia army, and payment of Ste-Gême's taxes. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 393 1862 June 21 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning the gradual reduction of SteGême's account in New Orleans since the beginning of the Civil War. Mention is also made of the blockade of the city, lack of funds in the city, high rate of exchange, high cost of living, and rumors that France has recognized the Confederacy and England, Spain, and Holland will soon follow. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 394 1862 Aug. 18 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning the impossibility of sending cotton to France because all but a few bails were burned by Federal troops, the lowly position of New Orleans residents, Ste-Gême's financial account in Louisiana, closing of the banks by order of Gen. Butler, disarmament of New Orleans residents and resulting rise in crime. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 395 1862 Sept. 1 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning the impossibility of procuring cotton to ship to France and the advisability of waiting until the political situation clears before sending a second shipment of wine. Mentions that Philippe Avegno sent news that the two portraits sent to Mme. Ste-Gême were lost in Boston or Liverpool and the cure of his illness with absinthe. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 396 1862 Oct. 26 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning the critical state of affairs and his decision to place a locked box containing all of Ste-Gême's papers with the French Consul in New Orleans. The departure of plantation negroes to fight in federal lines, order to take an oath of allegiance to U. S., total lack of commerce and general misery in the city are also mentioned. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 397 1862 Dec. 22 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning the balance of Ste-Gême's financial account in New Orleans and the condition of the various rental properties. Mention is also made of the lack of funds in the city and portraits lost by Philippe Aveigno. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 398 1863 Jan. 5 Henry Anatole D'Orville, New Orleans, to "Mon Cher Parrain" wishing him a Merry Christmas and coming year and regards to his family. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 399 1863 Jan. 31 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning his hopes for peace and the possibility of expatriating to Mexico after the war. Mention is also made of SteGême's financial account, the difficulty of obtaining funds, the impossibility of procuring cotton, the general discontent with the war, Lincoln's bad image with the press, and the address of Mme. Philippe Avegno in Paris. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 400 1863 Apr. 25 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], mentioning the state of Ste-Gême's financial account and the lack of funds of creditors of Ste-Gême. Dorville informs his friend that Aveigno's trunk was found and the portraits are being forwarded to St-Gaudens. Also notes that his godson, Anatole, has been registered as an enemy. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 401 1863 June 18 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], informing him of the liquidation of the bank of the state of Louisiana and the probable liquidation of other banks. His intention to convert as many of Ste-Gême's funds as possible from green-backs to Confederate bonds is also mentioned. Dorville notes the condition of Ste-Gême's rental properties, lack of commerce, the sad state of those who refused to take the oath of allegiance, battle of Chancellorsville, his godson, confederate soldier Anatole, loss of Ste-Gême's uncle Avide, the re-opening of the Bank of Louisiana, and his purchase of Confederate bonds. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 402 1863 July 20 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning his purchase of Confederate bonds, lack of payments by creditors of the Ste-Gême account, the impossibility of procuring cotton as requested by Ste-Gême, value of paper money, ruin and desolation caused by the federal troops, news of his godson, Anatole, and the insolence of the slaves, of which only one remains. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 403 1864 Jan. 23 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], expressing his gratitude to the Ste-Gême family and concerning his condition in the midst of war, the loss of his slaves, continuation of the bank of Louisiana, his godson Anatole, prisoner in Indiana, news that all Confederate prisoners will be brought to Fort Monroe under control of General Butler, and death of Didier Dreux's son Charles. Didier Dreux (b 22 Dec 1798, bapt February 1799, Saint Louis Cathedral) was the husband of Marie Joséphine Nathalie Esnoul de Livaudais (1 January 1823, Saint Louis Cathedral). ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 404 1864 Feb. 23 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning his financial account in New Orleans, the increased devaluation of paper money, the state of his confederate bonds, Anatole is still a prisoner in Indiana, his purchase of Bank of Louisiana banknotes for Ste-Gême's mother. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 405 1864 Mar. 9 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning the balance of his account, taxes, hopes for peace, and his godson Anatole who is still a prisoner in Indiana. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 406 1864 Apr. 20 [Auvignac Dorville], New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", concerning sale of property on which he holds mortgage for Mme. Ste-Gême, details of Ste-Gême's financial account in New Orleans, values of confederate bonds, green-backs, and gold, Confederate losses to Federal troops near red River, and decline of Louisiana banknotes. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 407 1864 June 27 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning his desire for an end to the war, statement of Mme. Ste-Gême's financial account, burning of eight steamboats at the wharf and explosion of another and damage done, repairs needed to rental property, battles and large Confederate losses, demonstrations for peace in New York, and Ohio political outcast Vallandigham. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 408 1864 Sept. 24 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial account in New Orleans, the atrocities of the Federal forces, Anatole, still prisoner in Indiana, and the doubtfulness of his being exchanged. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 409 1865 May 25 Henry A. Dorville, New Orleans, to "My Dear Godfather", [Anatole de SteGême], thanking him for the money he authorized his father to send him while in Federal prison during the war. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 410 1865 Oct. 27 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial account in Louisiana, the rental properties, and taxes paid. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 411 1866 Jan. 5 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning his financial account in New Orleans, monthly payment of rents, intense cold weather, and Mme. Ste-Gême's debtors. A list of debits and credits is on the reverse side. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 412 1866 Feb. 6 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning statement of his financial account. Also mentions the intense cold. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 413 1866 Mar. 6 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême financial account and Mme. Ste-Gême's funds in New Orleans. Dorville also mentions his anger at being forced to pay a tax to support Negro schools. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 414 1866 Apr. 5 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning the impossibility of sending him monthly draft due to taxes, and Mme. SteGême's account and debtors in New Orleans. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 415 1866 May 1 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to Mr. Le Baron Anatole de Ste-Gême, concerning details of Ste-Gême's financial account in New Orleans and answering SteGême's inquiries on certain figures. Justification of repairs on rental properties, Mme. Ste-Gême's account and funds in New Orleans, market for cotton, lack of information of Paul Laforgue, and André D. Doriocourt are also mentioned in the letter. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 416 1866 June 8 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], mentions the arrival of Paul Laforgue, recent squalls, sale of property, taxes, and the balance of Ste-Gême's account. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 417 1866 Aug. 12 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], mentioning Paul Laforgue, payment of taxes, need to repair the balcony on the store rented to Mr. Masters, and balance of Mme. Ste-Gême's account. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 418 1866 Sept. 5 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning draft on Ste-Gême's account by Germain Bartel, placement of Mme. SteGême's funds in New Orleans, and the need for repairs to Mr. Master's balcony and stairway. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 419 1866 Oct. 20 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning his financial account in New Orleans, need for repairs on Mr. Master's property, raising of rents, and the value of banknotes of Bank of Louisiana. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 420 1866 Nov. 6 Auvignac to "Mon cher ami", concerning details in New Orleans and on properties. ALS, 1 p., French. Dorville, St. Bernard, [Anatole de Ste-Gême], of his financial account the amount of rent paid 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 421 1867 Jan. 11 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning his financial account in New Orleans, taxes paid, rate of exchange, value of banknotes of Bank of Louisiana, succession of Mr. Kennedy, condition of banks in the city, lack of value of Confederate bonds, and repairs of Master's property. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 422 1867 Feb. 25 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning payment of draft held by Paul Laforgue and placement of Mme. Ste-Gême’s funds. The letter also mentions repairs to the balcony and stairway of the store rented to Mr. Masters. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 423 1867 Mar. 12 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning his financial account in New Orleans with a list of expenses for the months of January, February, and March. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 424 1867 Apr. 4 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial account in New Orleans, the lack of value of Confederate bonds, humiliation of not being able to vote while newly freed slaves can, and increase in taxes. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 425 1867 May 10 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning details on Ste-Gême's financial account in New Orleans and humiliations suffered by Northerners, including allowing of negroes to ride in cars formerly reserved for whites. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 426 1867 June 5 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning details on his financial account in New Orleans, including rents, taxes, and the value of banknotes. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 427 1867 July 4 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning details of Ste-Gême's financial account in New Orleans, including taxes due, succession of Mr. Kennedy, etc. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 428 1867 July 18 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning Ste-Gême's financial account in New Orleans, high taxes, value of banknotes of Bank of Louisiana, and the succession of Mr. Kennedy. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 429 1867 Sept. 10 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans with a list showing credits and debits. Also mention the yellow fever epidemic. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 430 1867 Oct. 8 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning state of Ste-Gême's financial account in New Orleans. Mention is also made of the yellow fever epidemic and the lack of news from Ste-Gême. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 431 1867 Nov. 5 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [ Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning state of financial account in New Orleans and the sale of properties. Mention is also made of the lack of news from Ste-Gême. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 432 1868 Feb. 11 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning details of account in New Orleans with a list of credits and debits for February. Mention is also made of the recent cold weather. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 433 1868 Mar. 10 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account, rate of exchange, and monetary crisis caused by devaluation of city bonds. Mention is also made of Ste-Gême's brother-in-law, Mainard. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 434 1868 Mar. 26 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning the financial account in New Orleans and his assumption that Ste-Gême's as Mayor of Sauveterre was a lucrative position. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 435 1868 Apr. 9 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans and the necessity to lower two of SteGême's rental fees. Mention is also made of a recent fierce squall. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 436 1868 May 12 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning his financial account in New Orleans and repairs to rental property. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 437 1868 June 9 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans, rental properties, and seizure and sale of Lucien Adams' property to pay his taxes. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 438 1868 June 16 Auvignac Dorville, Ste. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans, Dorville promises to send a detailed account sheet for each month. Also mentions disrepair of Ste-Gême's rental properties and general misery in the city. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 439 1868 June 23 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning the omission of information of three drafts in his last letters. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 440 1868 Aug. 12 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans. Mention is also made of a July 4 proclamation by the president pardoning the "southern sinners" and the general state of bankruptcy around the city. Dorville request instructions for papers left after the death of Jean Boze. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 441 1868 Sept. 14 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans, rental properties, city bonds, taxes, and the exchange rate. Dorville sends his congratulations to Ste-Gême's son for passing his examinations and promises to send a remedy for a current nervous disorder. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 442 1868 Oct. 11 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans, including rents, insurance, taxes, and exchange rate. Mentions is also made of the recent rains and flooding of the lake. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 443 1868 Nov. 15 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning repairs on rental properties and possible sale of a certain property. Also mentions value of banknotes of Bank of Louisiana and the difficulties of finding a position in New Orleans. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 444 1868 Dec. 17 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans and Dorville's intention of sending money to Ste-Gême's mother. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 445 1869 Feb. 10 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account is New Orleans, rental properties, and Dorville's inability to find a job for Pommies. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 446 1869 Mar. 9 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans, value of property on Moro St., rental properties, and sanction of a new tax. Dorville also mentions his intention of sending Mme. Ste-Gême bottles of gumbo and his failure to find a job for Louis Pommies. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 447 1869 Apr. 12 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans, balance of that account for April, and new renters. Mention is also made of Captain Privat's departure for France and the failure to find a job for Louis Pommies. Dorville notes he is sending gumbo and six sweet potatoes for Mme. SteGême with Captain Privat. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 448 1869 May 5 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans and the balance of the account for May. Also mentioned in the letter are the lack of capitol and corruption of city government, payments of rents, and the failure to find a job for Pommies. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 449 1869 June 8 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning his financial account in New Orleans, balance sheet for June, and the bad state of commercial affairs in New Orleans. Also mentions failure to find a job for Pommeis and Pommeis return to France. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 450 1869 July 11 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans, rental properties, and a balance sheet for July. Also mentions Louis Pommies return to France on June 16. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 451 1869 Aug. 7 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans, balance of the account, and rental properties. Mention is made of Dorville's approaching birthday, September 4, when he will be 78 years old. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 452 1869 Sept. 6 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans. Also mentions new renters, repair of rental properties, a recent storm, and the illness of Ste-Gême's godson Anatole. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 453 1869 Oct. 5 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans. Also mentions lack of news from him, rental properties, a letter from Louis Pommies, and concern over the illness of Mme. Ste-Gême. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 454 1869 Nov. 9 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans. The letter contains a list of credits and debits for October and November. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 455 1869 Dec. 5 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de SteGême],concerning financial account in New Orleans, and needed repairs to rental properties. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 456 1869 Dec. 10 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans, balance sheet for December, insurance on properties, and request for information on money sent for Louis Pommies return to France. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 457 1870 Feb. 8 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans, rental properties, lack of news from Ste-Gême, and Dorville's ill health. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 458 1870 Mar. 9 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans and Dorville's discovery of bad relations between France and the United States. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 459 1870 Mar. 15 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste Gême], concerning the delivery of a letter from Ste-Gême to a Professor Dorville by mistake and his thanks for Ste-Gême's having taken care of Louis Pommies. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 460 1870 Apr. 8 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans and expenses of St. Peter Street house. Mention is also made of the Delmas family and a flu epidemic. Dorville thanks SteGême for taking care of Louis Pommies. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 461 1870 Apr. 25 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans. Also mentioned is a visit to Alfred Hopkins home in Pointe Coupee and a meeting with the widow Medan while there. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 462 1870 May 7 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans, a balance sheet for May, property of Chartres St. and the need to lower rents. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 463 1870 June 7 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account is New Orleans, lack of news and instructions, and a recent drought. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 464 1870 July 6 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning payment of taxes, bad state of commercial affairs in New Orleans, and account balance sheet for July. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 465 1870 Aug. 9 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning his financial account in New Orleans, repairs on rental properties, deplorable state of affairs in New Orleans, the upsetting news that the French army was defeated by the Prussians, lack of news from him, and balance sheet for the months of July and August. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 466 1870 Dec. 10 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], stating his concern over the lack of correspondence and his hope that the Prussians will soon be driven from France. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 467 1871 Jan. 12 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning the lack of correspondence and his hopes for French victory against the Prussians and that France will remain large and powerful. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 468 1871 Feb. 12 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], stating his relief over receiving a letter from him. Mentions the account in New Orleans, the deplorable state of affairs in New Orleans, misery caused by carpetbaggers, and increasing taxes. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 469 1871 Apr. 9 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans, declining state of commercial affairs, and balance sheet of account for April. Mention is also made of Dorville’s ill health. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 470 1871 Apr. 13 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial affairs in New Orleans, taxes, the health of Mme. SteGême, and Dorville's sympathies for France in its war situation. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 471 1871 May 9 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial affairs in New Orleans and high amount of taxes. Mention is also made of sending portraits of Ste-Gême's godson, Anatole, and himself to Ste-Gême and Dorville's ill health. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 472 1871 May 24 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans and inquiring about the health of his wife. With note, on reverse summarizing the letter written in another hand. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 473 1871 June 6 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account is New Orleans. Mentions a mistake in the figures of an earlier account sheet, payment of taxes, and the destruction of the rival parties in France and need for unity. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 474 1871 July 6 Auvignac Dorville, St. Bernard, to "Mon cher ami", [Anatole de Ste-Gême], concerning financial account in New Orleans, payment of a new tax, and recent tropical heat. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 475 1871 Nov. 15 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to Madame Vve Baronne Anatole de Ste-Gême, concerning his need for certain authorizations from her before he can send her money, the state of her late husband's account in New Orleans, and repairs needed to rental properties. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 476 1873 Sept. 12 Auvignac Dorville, New Orleans, to "Mon cher Monsieur Armand", containing details on his financial account in New Orleans, lack of news from the widow Medan, rental properties, and regards from Mr. Puech. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 477 1874 Oct. 4 Letter written in New Orleans, and sent to "Mon cher Henry", concerning the succession of Mme. de Ste-Gême, the total amount of the succession, the amount due each inheritor, and other details. L, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 478 [18]74 Dec. 18 Letter sent to Mr. A. Victor de Ste-Gême, Château de Martres-Rivière, par St-Gaudens, H[au]te. Garonne, concerning information from Celeste, a request for Ste-Gême to place his funds in the hands of a business man to keep accounts of money received, and money due to the author of the letter. Also mentions the cold winter weather and regards from the rest of the family. Envelope included in folder. L, 8 p., French. 2 items. Folder 479 1876 July 1 And[re] D. Doriocourt, New Orleans, to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême, cover letter for a draft for 3210 francs, drawn on the Southern Bank, as per instructions of Mr. Armand de Ste-Gême. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 480 1876 July 1 Envelope addressed to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême, a martres de Riviere, par StGaudens, haute Garonnne, France, postmarked in New Orleans of July 1, New York of July 5, and St-Gaudens on the 17 of July. French. 1 item. Folder 481 1876 Dec. 20 And[re] D. Doriocourt, New Orleans, to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême, cover letter for a draft for 603 francs 7 centimes, drawn on Southern Bank of New Orleans, payable on sight, as per instructions of Armand de Ste-Gême. Also mentions that he has sent current account on inheritors of Mme. de Ste-Gême to Armand. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 482 1877 Jan. 3 Journé, Ourle, Hautes Pyrénées, to Mr. de Ste-Gême, à Sauveterre, asking him for information on Laurent Journé, native of Labarthe, who is allegedly in Mississippi. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 483 1878 Feb. 22 And[re] D. Doriocourt, New Orleans, to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême, cover letter for draft for 6083 francs, drawn by A. Carriere and sons on Davillier and Co., Paris, as per instructions of Armand de Ste-Gême, to whom he has sent account of inheritance of Mme. Ste-Gême. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 484 1879 May 6 And[re] D. Doriocourt, New Orleans, to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême, cover letter for draft of 2367 francs 75 centimes, drawn by Carriere and Sons on Davillier and Co., Paris, as per instructions of Armand de Ste-Gême, to whom inheritance account has also been sent. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 485 1879 July 9 And[re] D. Doriocourt, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Vicomte Henri Marie Didier de Ste-Gême, Maison Bruenne, S. Sauverre-les-Bains, Hu Pyrénées, announcing that due to his health he is ceasing to act as the Ste-Gême agent in New Orleans. Doriocourt request that a new agent be appointed, with instructions on clauses to be inserted in that authorization. Envelope included in folder. ALS, 2 p., French. 2 items. Folder 486 1879 Aug. 10 Copy of a letter by Mr. Doriocourt to Mlle. Marie de Ste-Gême, concerning funds in account of Armand de Ste-Gême in New Orleans, list of properties included in Ste-Gême inheritance, list of sums sent to France since death of Mme. Ste-Gême, and total sum on hand in the account. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 487 1879 Oct. 12 And[re] D. Doriocourt, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Vicomte Henri de SteGême, giving list of inheritors of remainder of fortune belonging to the Baroness de Ste-Gême, the five children of Anatole de Ste-Gême. Also mentions the claim of Henri that only he and his sister, Mme. de Gaujac, should inherit and other details on distribution of inheritance. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 488 1880 Oct. 8 And[re] D. Doriocourt, New Orleans, to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême, à Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning lack of instructions on furniture from Ste-Gême inheritance, instructions on how to authorize sale of these objects, need to certify death of one inheritor, Mme. de Meynard, need for certification that property in name of Armand de Ste-Gême now belongs to all inheritors, list of those documents necessary for these ends, and other details on Ste-Gême inheritance. Envelope included in folder. ALS, 5 p., French. 2 items. Mss 100 Folder 489 1881 Feb. 28 Ant. Doriocourt, 18 Rue d' Orleans, New Orleans, to Mr. Henri de SteGême, announcing the death of his brother, Mr. A. D. Doriocourt and informing him of the need to appoint another agent in New Orleans. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 490 1881 Mar. 21 Lafitte & Dufilho, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Vte Henri de Ste-Gême, au château de Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Huate Garonne, announcing themselves as agents of Ste-Gême affairs in New Orleans at the request of Ernest Puech and requesting immediate need for procurations granting authority to Charles Lafitte and Joseph Alfred Dufilho to handle all SteGême papers and accounts. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 491 1881 Mar. 25 Ernest [Puech], New Orleans, to "Ma chère sœur", concerning value of succession of Mme. Ste-Gême, death of Doriocourt, Doriocourt's sons unable to continue his affairs, his appointment of professional business agent for the SteGême account in New Orleans, and news of his family and Ernestine. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 492 1881 Sept. 1 A letter written in Boube, concerning documents necessary for financial agents in America. Mentions the procuration of Pernaud, Louisiana code on successions, need for notarized statements from the inheritors, and Henri's intention to write Lafitte and Dufilho about the inheritance. L, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 493 1881 Sept. 4 H[enri] de S[ainte Gême], Château de Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, to Messieurs Lafitte and Dufilho, 18 St. Louis Street, concerning the difficulties of obtaining notarized porcurations from all the inheritors of his grandmother, Baroness de Ste-Gême, due to their distance, other difficulties due to fact that one inheritor is a minor, and his intention of complying with the agents' request as soon as possible. Note on verso states that this is a copy of an original. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 494 1881 Sept. 23 Lafitte and Dufilho, New Orleans, to Mr. Le Vicomte Henri de Ste-Gême, Château Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, requesting he confer with his notary, Mr. Vassal, on the possibility of selling furniture not included in Baroness Ste-Gême's succession but belonging to seven members of the family. Mention is made of the complications due to fact that one owner is a minor. Envelope is included in folder. ALS, 2 p., French. 2 items. Folder 495 1882 Feb. 16 Lafitte and Dufilho, New Orleans, to Mr. le Vte Henri de Ste-Gême, Martresde-Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, acknowledging receipt of procuration of Fernand de Ste-Gême on behalf of his younger brother Henri, stating that this does not give them power to sell estate furniture, and remarking that they have not received the procuration of Mme. de Gaujac. Envelope is included. ALS, 1 p., French. 2 items. Mss 100 Folder 496 1882 Mar. 18 Lafitte and Dufilho, New Orleans, to Mr. le Vicomte Henri de Ste-Gême, Martres-de-Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, acknowledging receipt of procuration of Mme. de Gaujac, and informing him that they have divided the estate of the widow Henri de Ste-Gême, and are sending him one-fifth of the total amount. The envelope is included. ALS, 1 p., French. 2 items. Folder 497 1882 Apr. 12 Lafitte and Dufilho, New Orleans, to Mr. le Vicomte de Ste-Gême, Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning the succession of Mme. Henri de Ste-Gême, the amount left to her inheritors in her account, as received from Mr. Doriocourt and current account. Includes the envelope. ALS, 1 p., French. 2 items. Folder 498 1882 May 1 [?] to "Monsieur", concerning money held by him for the inheritors of the Baroness Henri de Ste-Gême and the amount belonging to each inheritor. Two request are also mentioned in the letter, oneis for information on when and how the money will be forwarded and the other that in the future money be sent to him of Mme. de Gaujac. L, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 499 1882 July 25 Lafitte and Dufilho, New Orleans, to Mr. le Vicomte Henri de Ste-Gême [sic], Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning account of the late Baroness de Ste-Gême up to June 30, amount of taxes paid, and other details. Envelope included in folder. ALS, 1 p., French. 2 items. Mss 100 Folder 500 1882 Oct. 20 Lafitte and Dufilho, New Orleans, to Mr. le Vicomte Henri de Ste-Gême [sic], Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning distribution of funds from Baroness Ste-Gême succession reserved for Mme. de Meynard, now deceased and amount paid to each inheritor. Envelope include in folder. ALS, 1 p., French. 2 items. Folder 501 1882 Oct. 20-1887 Jan. 30 Eugênie de S[te. Gême] writes at her husband, Louis de S[te. Gême]'s request, from dictation notes concerning when they received letters with checks from Laffitte and Dufilho and when they forwarded checks to the other inheritors. Notes when other inheritors received their checks. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 502 1883 Jan. 26 Lafitte and Dufilho, New Orleans, to Mr. le Vicomte Henri de Ste-Gême [sic], Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, giving information on Baroness Ste-Gême inheritance account up to December 31, and the amount sent to each inheritor. Envelop included in folder. ALS, 1 p., French. 2 items. Folder 503 1883 July 10 Lafitte and Dufilho, New Orleans, to Mr. le Vicomte Henri de Ste-Gême [sic], Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, containing current state of inheritance account of Baroness de SteGême and amount sent to each inheritor. Envelope included in folder. ALS, 1 p., French. 2 items. Mss 100 Folder 504 1883 July 25 Envelope addressed to Mr. le Vicomte Henri de Ste-Gême [sic], Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, and forwarded to Maison Druenne, Le Sauveur, les bain, Hautes Pyrénée, France. The envelope was postmarked in New Orleans on 25 July 1883, on August 8 in St-Gaudens, and August 9 in the Pyrénées. French. 1 item. Folder 505 1884 Jan. 29 Lafitte and Dufilho, New Orleans, to Mr. le Vicomte Henri de Ste-Gême [sic], Matres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, concerning current account for inheritors of Mme. Henri de Ste-Gême up to 31 December 1883 and amount sent each inheritor. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 506 1884 July 3 Lafitte and Dufilho, New Orleans, to Mr. le Vicomte Henri de Ste-Gême [sic], Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning current account for inheritors of Mme. Henri de Ste-Gême up to 30 June and amount sent to each inheritor. Envelope included in the folder. ALS, 2 p., French. 2 items. Folder 507 1885 Jan. 21 Lafitte and Dufilho, 19 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, to Mr. le Vicomte H. de Ste-Gême [sic], Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, concerning current account for inheritors of Mme. Henri de Ste-Gême up to 31 December 1884 and amount sent each inheritor. An envelope in the folder states that this letter along with other letters were once kept in the envelope. ALS, 2 p., French. 2 items. Mss 100 Folder 508 1885 Feb. 26 Vve Louis de S[te]. [Gême], Martres de Riviève, to Misters Lafitte and Dufilho, acknowledging receipt of July 3, 1884 letter enclosing checks to inheritors of Baroness de Ste. Gême and January 1885 letter also enclosing checks and asking that funds retained for the late Mme. de Meynard be invested until liquidation of their account. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 509 1885 July 8 Envelope addressed to Mr. Vicomte H. de Ste-Gême [sic], Château de Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France and post marked in New Orleans on 8 July 1885 and in Calais on 20 July 1885. French. 1 item. Folder 510 1885 Oct. 20 J. Davigneaud, No. 18 Rue d' Orléans, New Orleans, to "Monsieur" concerning a request by Mr. André Doricocourt, executor of his father, André D. Doriocourt's estate, for his power of attorney, in order to divide estate among co-inheritors and explaining difficulties from the purchase of property on Bayou Road by the elder Doriocourt with funds belonging to [Ste-Gême]. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 511 1886 Mar. 23 A. Baudéan, 19 Rue St. Louis, New Orleans, to Mr. Vicomte H[enri] de Saintgême [sic], announcement that Lafitte and Dufilho have transferred affairs to him and listing four references. LS (printed), 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 512 1886 Mar. 23 Lafitte and Dufilho, New Orleans, to Mr. H[enri] de Ste-Gême [sic], announcing that they have turned over his affairs to Mr. A. Baudéan. LS (printed), 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 513 1886 Mar. 25 A[lphonse] Baudéan, No. 19 St. Louis St., New Orleans, La., to Mr. le Vicomte H[enri] de Ste-Gême [sic], Château de Martres-de-Riviere, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, confirming that he has taken over accounts for inheritors of Mme. H. de Ste-Gême and listing those documents turned over to him by Lafitte and Dufilho. Mentions the deposit of rental payments and inquires whether or not he wishes to sell property on Chartres Street. Envelope included in folder. ALS, 2 p., French. 2 items. Folder 514 1886 June 1 A[lphonse] Baudéan, 19 St. Louis St., New Orleans, to "Mon cher Mr. Puech," cover letter for current account of the Ste-Gême inheritors with Lafitte and Dufilho and himself. Mentions a Merchants Mutual Insurance Co. document and a note in Mme. de Meynard's account payable 4 January 1887. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 515 [18]88 Jan. 9 Ernest Puech, New Orleans, to "Mon cher Henry" concerning a draft for 19,015 francs 80 centimes from inheritance of Baroness de Ste-Gême. He also notes that an inheritor of the elder Mr. Doriocourt is contesting the sale of the property on the corner of Franklin and Conti Streets. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 516 [18]90 Jan. 21 E[rnest] Puech, New Orleans, to "Mon cher Henry," cover letter for rent from St. Peter Street property. He also requests permission to make repairs to the property. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 517 1890 Jan. 22 Envelope addressed to V[icom]te H[enri] de Ste-Gême [sic], au château de Martres de Riviere, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France and postmarked in New Orleans on 22 January 1890 and on 14 February 1890 St-Gaudens, Hte Garonne. French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 518 1890 Apr. 9 Henri de S[te. Gême], Martres, to Mr. Alphonese Baudéan, 3 Carondelet Street, acknowledging receipt of money in letter dated 21 January from Ernest Puech, and granting permission for repairs of St. Peter Street property, and announcing his desire to sell the property. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 519 1891 Jan. 30 A[lphonse] Baudéan, 3 Carondelet St., New Orleans, Louisiana, to Mr. H[enri] de Ste-Gême [sic], château de Martres de Riviere, St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France, concerning current account of Ste-Gême inheritors and repairs and rental of St. Peter Street property. Envelope included in folder. ALS, 1 p., French. 2 items. Folder 520 1892 Jan. 5 E[rnest] Puech, New Orleans, to "Mon cher Henry", cover letter for current account from Mr. Baudéan. Mention is also remaining property in New Orleans due to the number of inheritors. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 521 1893 Jan. 17 Ernest [Puech], New Orleans, to "Mon cher Henry", cover letter for current account of Ste-Gême inheritors from Baudéan. Mentions that Puech will explain a way of getting rid of the property on his 1894 voyage to France. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 522 1894 Jan. 15 E[rnest] Puech, New Orleans, to "Mon cher Henry", cover letter for current account of Ste-Gême inheritors from Baudéan, mentions the selling of the St. Peter Street property and his hopes of visiting France in May. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 523 1895 Jan. 19 E[rnest] Puech, Emmett & Puech, 199 Gracier Street, New Orleans, to "Mon cher Henry", cover letter for rent and account balance from Baudéan. The letter mentions the difficulties of selling the St. Peter Street property due to confusion over title and asks about his health. ALS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 524 1898 Jan. 24 Enrest [Peuch], New Orleans, to "Mon cher Henry", cover letter for account balance from Baudéan. Mention is made of the low return on rental property due to decline in affairs and recent yellow fever epidemic. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 525 1898 Feb. 11 Marguerite, Lautanban, to "Chère Eugénie", acknowledging receipt of her part of rent from New Orleans property and concerning visit of Adrienne, Charles, and Kiki, prospective parties, and other family news. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 526 [1901 July 7] Hand written copy of a letter dated 11 June 1901 by Alphonse Baudéan to Madame H[enri] de Ste-Gême [sic], concerning rental property in New Orleans. Mentions the loss of renter due to repairs and the funds necessary to put it back in operation. There is also a copy of a memorandum [7 July 1901] from E[rnest] Puech stating the St. Peter Street property will remain in the city archives under the name of Mme. H. de Ste-Gême but that she is deceased and the heirs need title to the property in order to sell. Included in the folder is an envelope with appended note stating that this paper with the copies was sent to Mr. Scorbiac in Barbet. L, 4 p., French. 2 items. Mss 100 Folder 527 1904 Oct. 12 Chas. de B. Claiborne, New Orleans, to Viscomtesse de Scorbiac de Gaujac, Château de Barbet, concerning sale of property in New Orleans for default of taxes to the Gulf State Land and Improvement Co., her options are to let the property go or reacquire it for five hundred dollars. Mentions the disrepair of this property and request instructions. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 528 n.y. July 14 Poem entitled "Au Brave Captain Henri Saint Games" [sic], and closed with, "Officier, et Soldats de la Compagnie", constructed of three stanzas of five lines each. Deals with the character and deeds of Ste-Gême. The initials T. F. appear at the bottom. AMs, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 529 n.y. Apr. 5 "ta Tante O" to Mr. le Vic[om]te de Ste-Gême [sic], Martres Rivière, concerning the need to finish affairs with Avd., and her desire that Etienne not have to deal with them. Suggests they meet to talk about various affairs and gives her opinion on matters in New Orleans. ALS (initialed), 2 p., French. 2 items. Folder 530 n.d. Post script to a letter stating that store No. 90 has been rented for $50.00 a month starting 15 October and that the apartment rented for $24.00. Notes that the Jefferson street shop has also been leased. AN, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 531 n.d. A. Du Bouret, to [Mr. de SteGême] informing him that the whole meeting was devoted to considering his business and that all important points were decided and he hopes that the decision will be made on Tuesday. ANS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 532 n.d. A. D[u] B[ouret] to Mr. Ste-Gême, Rue Gaillon No. 6, Paris, informing SteGême that the meeting lasted until five o'clock and that his business is known and decided upon. A report will be drawn up between now and Friday and if approved it will be signed Tuesday. ANS (initialed), 1 p. French. 1 item. Folder 533 n.d. [?] to Mr. le Baron de Ste-Gême [sic] requesting him to go to the house of Mr. Le President d' Horier, a former genealogist of France, Rue Villebureque No. 28, St. Honoré, and speak to the secretary there about retrieving his family papers. Note on the verso concerning ship seized by Spain. ANS [initialed], 1 p. French. 1 item. Folder 534 n.d. [Buissein?] to Mr. de Ste-Gême, Rue Gaillon No. 6, Paris, informing him that nothing has yet been decided about his case and that his request will be considered with justice. ANS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 535 Folder 536 n.d. n.d. A. D[u] B[ouret], Commission in Charge of Execution of Articles of 25 April 1818 and 30 April 1822, to Mr. de Ste-Gême, Rue Gaillon No. 6, requesting that he come to his office the following day between 9 and 10 o'clock to talk. ANS (initialed), 1 p., French. 1 item. A letter addressed to "Messieurs", stating that the assets of Massena can not be liquidated until documents proving its cargo in order can be produced. A note, written in another hand, on the verso lists various items to be gotten for various members of the Ste-Gême family. AN, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 537 n.d. Duladry to Monsieur de Ste-Gême [sic], a Sauveterre, consulting him on what course of action to take regarding [Jacques Fadaristre?]. Asks whether or not he must serve in the war and if he can pay a fee to be replaced. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 538 n.d. [?] to "chère Maman", Madame de Ste-Gême [sic], Bagen, concerning forwarding of a letter to Joseph, fears that Mme. De Larroquant may be ill, and news of Celeste and Edgar. L, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 539 n.d. Poulou de [Ste-Gême], to "ma chère maman", Madame De Ste-Gême [sic], a sincere pleasure over his father's letter, his plans to sail from Bordeaux on ship whose Captain he knows, his meeting with General Toledo, news of Mr. Verdelin, inquiries after the family, etc. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 540 n.d. Adèle, to Mr. de Ste-Gême, Bagen, thanking him for the melons and pears he sent. Mention is also made of St. Bertrand and her thoughts of coming to keep him company, since he is lonely. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 541 n.d. Note by [Jean Boze] announcing Mr. Flabeau Cavailler has succeeded Mr. Lenoble in managing his business office located at Rue St. Honorè No. 343, Paris. AN, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 542 n.d. Hermina, to Mr. Le Baron de SteGême [sic] Bagen, expressing concern over his ill health and notes that his wife would return at once if necessary but that Celeste has measles and whooping cough and has need of Mme. de Ste-Gême. States her hopes that he can join them for Easter. She thanks him for the provisions sent and mentions her health and family news. ALS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 543 n.d. Hermina, to Mr. le B[ar]on de Ste-Gême [her father], Bagen, concerning need for him to renew mortgage if D'Ustou Mourlon has not paid him debt owed. Mention is made of her "poor sick patient" and news of and from other members of the family is given. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 544 n.d. H[ermina] to Madame de Ste-Gême [sic], Bagen, concerning convalescence of her little patient, visit of Mmes. Monteleyre and Mlle. Lolotte's desire to stay with Celeste. Expresses concern for her father's poor health and mentions other family news. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 545 n.d. Hermina to Mr. Le Baron de SteGême [sic], Bagen concerning a letter from Mr. Blandine, a planned visit to StGaudens, expected arrival of her mother-inlaw, and other family news. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 546 n.d. Hermina, St-Gaudens, to Mr. le B[ar]on de Ste-Gême [sic], Bagen, concerning her mother's slight illness, medicines prescribed for her, regards to Mr. Blandine and Mothieux, her mother-inlaw, and requesting a piece of furniture be sent. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 547 n.d. Hermina, to Mr. le B[ar]on de Ste-Gême, Bagen, asking him to come visit soon and stating that all is well at St. Medar. Mention is made of friends and family. ALS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 548 n.d. [?] to "Monsieur" a response to a letter of 20 October, concerning difficulties of co-inheritors of Mme. SteGême's estate in New Orleans to assemble, his intention of sending legal procurations to his new agents, Lafitte and Dufilho, and his instructions on solving complications caused by the purchase of land on Bayou Road by the elder Mr. Doriocourt with funds from the Ste-Gême account. ALS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 549 n.d. Envelopes addressed to Mr. Henri de Ste-Gême [sic], à Martres de Rivière, par St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne, France baring stamps and post marks. One envelope addressed to Mr. Le Vicomte Henri de SteGême [sic], martres de Rivière par StGaudens, Haute Garonne, France. French. 7 items. Folder 550 n.d. Envelope addressed to Mr. Le Baron Henri de Ste-Gême, chevalier de l'Ordre royal et militaire de St. Louis, par Toulouse, à St-Gaudens, department de la Haute Garonne, France written by [Jean Boze]. An envelope addressed to Mr. Le Baron de Ste-Gême [sic], a Bagen, par StGaudens, hte. Garonne is also contained in the folder and three envelopes addressed to Mr. de Ste-Gême, "l'American, à St-Gaudens, Haute Garonne." French. 5 items. Folder 551 n.d. Envelope addressed to Mr. de SteGême [sic], Maire de le Commune Sauveterre, Haute Garonne, and an envelope with a notation "intérêts de Gaugax Sarbiac à la Nll Orleans copie lettre de Mr. Claiborne." French. 2 items. Mss 100 Folder 552 n.d. Envelopes from Alphonse Baudèan, Real Estate Agent, New Orleans, with Ernest Puech written on the front. Four different addresses for Baudèan are represented by the envelopes. Some envelopes have notes in purple ink on them baring years 1894, 1895, 1896, and 1899. French. 6 items. Folder 553 n.d. Printed calling card of Madame Henri de Robineau on the back is written, "Lettres en grande partie de la Nouvelle Orléans." French. 1 item. Folder 554 n.d. Folded paper once used to house an account from Montaurand, and letters from Capdeville, Lastour, D’Aubremon and Paty. French. 1 item. Folder 555 n.d. Folded paper once used to house letters concerning D’Aubignac Dorville’s property management in the middle of the nineteenth century. French. 1 item. Folder 556 n.d. Folded paper once used to house the letters of Jean Boze, manager of the Gentilly agricultural estate, to Baron de Ste-Gême d’Uston-Montauban at the chateau of Bagen in Sauveterre, Haute Garonne. French. 1 item. Folder 557 n.d. Folded paper once used to house letters from Auvignac Dorville. French. 1 item. Military Papers Folder 558 [1802 Feb. 10] 21 pluviose, an 10. Order from the Brigadier General in Command, D' Henin, authorizing Ste-Gême to assemble the men belonging to his squadron and have them at his disposal. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 559 [1802 Apr. 6] 15 germinal, an 10. Division General, Dugua, in command of the headquarters of the Army of Saint Domingue orders Captain Ste-Gême to embark on the frigate La Furieuse to go to the Cape. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 560 [1802 Apr. 25] 5 floréal, an 10. Account book docketed and signed by Le Doyen, the auditor, to record the sums given by the pay masters to citizen SteGême, Cavalry Captain with the Army Headquarters, for his pay and reimbursement for lodging, fodder, and other things for year ten of the Republic. ADS, 5 p., French. 1 volume. Folder 561 [1803 Aug. 17] 29 thermider, an 11. Orders from Commander of Division Headquarters, Félix Henin, to the Division General Commanding the Right Division of the North. The order states that the eleven men of the St. Domingue Legion who arrived recently from Port au Prince will immediately board the schooner La Louise, which is returning to Port au Prince. They will be under the orders of Captain SteGême and will pick up four days worth of rations at Le Mole. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 562 [1803 July 6] 17 Messidor, an 11. Permission granted by Gt. Néraud, Assistant Commander Commanding the Guard of General in Chief Rochambeau, allowing Ste-Gême of the General in Chief's Guard to go to Port au Prince on corps business. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 563 [1803 July 10] 21 Messidor, an 11. Service an campaign record of Citizen Sainte-Gême, Cavalry Major in the Mounted Guard of the General in Chief starting with his entry in the Light Horse, 6th Regiment, in 1780. DS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 564 [1803 July 29] 10 Thermidor, an 11. Military hospital examination certificate, signed by the medical officers, which declares that citizen Henry Sainte-Gême (sic) is totally disabled for Saint Domingue service because he suffers from a scorbutic diarrhea and from rheumatism and arthritic pain. DS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 565 [1803 July 30] 11 Thermidor, an 11. Certificate signed by Neraud, The Adjutant Commandant, Commanding the Guard, and others that citizen Ste-Gême is departing for France due to total disability for service in the colony and that he has always conducted himself in the most outstanding and most praiseworthy manner. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 566 [1803 July 30] 11 Thermidor, an 11. Certificate of Leave for Total Disability for the Colony, signed by the Administrative Council of the General in Chief's Guard, and granted to Citizen SteGême. On the certificate is a brief history of the service, campaigns, and war wounds of Ste-Gême. DS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 567 [1803 July 30?] [11 Thermidor, an 11?]. Service record of Henri de Ste-Gême, reproducing material in the previous folder, which specified that there would be a copy "elsewhere." This copy is slightly different from the other in that the day of the month, 11 Thermidor, is omitted and it is not signed by General Thouvenot. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Service record of Henri de SteGême, duplicating the material in folder 562. The Colonial Inspector's stamp is affixed to the document. The date is not specified and General Thouvenot signature does not appear on the document. Written on the back in pencil is, "Papers concerning the military record of Major Jean François de Ste-Gême of Rochambeau's Guard in Saint Domingue, Cavalry Captain, First Colonial Regiment of Dragoons starting with the end of 1798. ADS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 568 [1803 Aug. 1] 13 Thermidor, an 11 Permission for Citizen Ste-Gême, to go to Port au Prince to tend to personal affairs and from which he will leave for France by way of the United States, signed by Brigadier General, Chief of the Army, Thouvenot. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 569 [1803 Aug. 9] 21 Thermidor, an 11. Certificate of Non-payment issued to Citizen Ste-Gême, concerning 700 francs due him as his bonus on joining the company. The document is signed by Brouard, Paymaster, and bears the stamp of the Colonial Inspector's Office, Saint Domingue. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 570 [1803 Aug. 10] 22 Thermidor, an 11. Certificate from the General in Chief's Guard stating that citizen Ste-Gême has been paid his salary and the allowance that goes with his rank up to and including 30 Messidor but that he has been paid the bonus that goes to captains and majors when they begin a campaign. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 571 [1803 Aug. 10] 22 Thermidor, an 11. Account book to be used by Ste-Gême to record the sums that the Chief Naval Pay Master disburses to him starting with 1 Thermidor, an XI. Given to Ste-Gême by I. M. Voisin, the inscription states that the book is to be handed over to the Colonial Inspector at the end of the year. 14 p., French. 1 volume. Folder 572 1813 Apr. 13 Appointment of Henri de Ste-Gême as Captain in the Company of Orleans Dragoons, Louisiana Militia, by William Charles Cole Claiborne. DS, 1 p. 1 item. Folder 573 1813 May 31 Copy of Simon Faure's, Assistant Inspector of Reviews with the Third Division of the Fifth Army Corps, testimonial regarding the military service of Ste-Gême. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 574 1815 Jan. 26 Broadside of the State of Louisiana- Militia General Orders, by William C. C. Claiborne, Governor and Commander-in-Chief, congratulating his troops on their defense against the enemy, describing the battle of 23 December and announcing that the struggle has ceased. 1 p., English & French. 1 item. Folder 575 1816 May 1 Letter of authorization by Governor Claiborne of Louisiana granting Ste-Gême a twelve month leave from the militia to visit his family in France. DS, 1 p. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 576 1823 June 13 Two copies of a testament by former officers of the Welsh Hussars Regiment, in British pay, that Henri SteGême served in different ranks up to Captain in the regiment from 5 August 1794 until its disbanding in Port au Prince on 24 July 1797. DS, 1 p., French. 2 items. Folder 577 n.d. Portion of Ste-Gême’s military service history, which deals with the years 1780-1802. Covers service with various British regiments and his switch to French service under Toussaint-Louverture. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 578 n.d. Folded paper used to house SteGême’s commission as cavalry major and the general’s correspondence in Ste-Gême’s favor. French. 1 item. Privateering Papers Folder 579 1807 Sept. 24 Decree by L. Ferrand, Army of Saint Domingue, registered and deposited at the Colonial Inspector’s Office, concerning enemy gold taken from the privateer Masséna and payment due the Navy from the captures of the William and Suzanna made by the sloop, Morquito. The decree also notes that costs incurred during the time of the privateer’s commission should be paid out of the proceeds from the ship’s seizures. ADS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 580 1808 Jan. 5 Pass issued by the Commissioners for Executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland providing for the safe passage of the British ship, Nancy, without hindrance, seizure or molestation. Pass contains a rough description of the ship. DS, 1 p. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 581 1808 July 20 Account statement of Henri SteGême with the Government of Saint Domingue, showing the French government’s share in the privateer, Masséna. General Ferrand entrusted the settling of the account to Couët de Montarand. The statement shows a balance of 49 gourds and 6 escalins in SteGême’s favor. D, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 582 1819 Nov. 1 Notarized copy of F. Dupuis’ sworn statement, given on 31 October 1819, that at the time of the evacuation of the island of Cuba by the French, he commanded the French schooner, Masséna, owned by François Henry Duston de Ste-Gême. In his statement he notes Ste-Gême owned the ship until it was seized by the Spanish government in Cuba with all the prizes it had taken. ADS, 2 p., French & Spanish. 1 item. Folder 583 1821 Feb. 9 Notarized copy of documents relating to the seizure and confiscation of the French privateer, Masséna. The copies requested by Jean Boze, acting for François Henri de Ste-Gême, were notarized by Raphael Muñoz, notary public and clerk of the government and war tribunal, Santiago, Cuba. Among the documents are a receipt dated 2 May 1808, signed Don Joseph Marie Rodriguez, for 140 barrels of powder from François Dupuis; request made by Jean Boze regarding the receipt; decision rendered on Boze’s request; sworn statement of Rodriguez; translation of the receipt; power of attorney granted to Boze by SteGême on 29 October 1817, and various verifications. ADS, 10 p., Spanish. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 584 1821 Mar. 8 Notarized copy of documents collated in conformity with the original documents in the archives, by notary Raphael Muños, Santiago, Cuba, by virtue of the decision of 2 October 1820. Dated between 4 August 1808 and 5 January 1809, these documents pertain to the proceedings concerning the sale at auction of the frigates Nancy and Beaver which were seized by the French privateer, Masséna. Some of the documents mention the brig, Hufk, seized by the Yamba, and the schooner, Cutter, seized by the Duc Jean. The documents include inventories and appraisals of the Nancy and Beaver; official letters and notifications; auction reports; rulings; and government orders. ADS, 34 p., Spanish. 1 item. Folder 585 1821 Mar. 8 Notarized copy of documents pertaining to the seizure and confiscation of the French privateer ship, Masséna by right of reprisal. Prepared by notary Raphael Muños in conjunction with the decision of 2 October 1820. The documents date between 8 August 1808 and 11 October 1808 and consist of orders; official letters; notifications; reports; crew list and an inventory of the weapons, munitions and tools aboard the Masséna. ADS, 36 p., Spanish. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 586 1821 Oct. 8 Notarized copies of documents dated between 17 August 1808 and 4 January 1809 pertaining to the proceedings relative to the seizure and confiscation of the French privateer ships, Impérial and Messéna. These documents notarized by Rafael Muños, Public Clerk for the Government and the War Tribunal, Santiago, Cuba, where turned over to Jean Boze in accordance with the decision of 2 October 1821. Among the documents included here are inventories of the Impérial and Messéna; proposals by the captains of the Impérial and Messéna; munitions appraisal and inventory for the Impérial; official letters; notifications; decisions; rulings, orders and a list of vessels in port dated 20 September 1808. ADS, 37 p., Spanish. 1 item. Folder 587 8 Mar. 1821 Notarized copy by Rafael Muños of documents collated in conformity with the original documents in the archives, in compliance with the decision of 2 October 1820. The documents concern the English frigates Nancy and Beaver seized by the French privateer, General Masséna, and if all three can be awarded to the King of Spain because of his right to take reprisals against all French property and individuals within his dominions. Included among the documents which date between 9 September 1808 and 24 March 1809 are official letters; decisions; reports and certifications. Some of the documents mention the French war schooner the Supérieur. ADS, 11 p., Spanish. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 588 1821 Mar. 8 Notarized copy of documents pertaining to the actions of Jean Boze in obtaining documents concerning the confiscation of the Masséna and her prizes, the Nancy and Beaver. Prepared by notary Raphael Muños of the Government and Military Tribunal, Santiago, Cuba, the documents date between 29 October 1817 and 2 October 1820. Included in these documents are the power of attorney granted Boze by François Henri Duston de Ste-Gême, Boze’s request for documents, official rulings and notifications and orders. ADS, 12 p., Spanish. 1 item. Folder 589 1823 Apr. 1 French translation of the notarized copies of documents relating to the seizure and confiscation of the French privateer, Masséna, item in folder 583, made by Pierre Mathias Marcellin Delaporte appointed by Associate Judge, de Lartigue, of the Civil District Court in an order dated 11 February 1823. ADS, 12 p., French. 1 item. Folder 590 1823 Apr. 1 French translation of the notarized documents pertaining to the proceedings concerning the sale at auction of the frigates Nancy and Beaver which were seized by the French privateer, Masséna, item in folder 584. Prepared by Pierre Mathias Marcellin Delaporte as appointed by de Lartigue, presiding Judge of the District Civil Court in an order dated 11 February 1823. ADS, 30 p., French. 1 item. Folder 591 1823 Apr. 1 French translation prepared by Pierre Mathias Marcellin Delaporte, as appointed by de l’Artigue, Judge of the Civil Court of Common Pleas, in an ordinance dated 11 February 1823. This is a French translation of the documents pertaining to the seizure and confiscation by right of reprisal of the French privateer ship Masséna found in folder 585. ADS, 48 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 592 1823 Apr. 1 French translations of the documents pertaining to the proceedings relative to the seizure and confiscation of the French privateer ships, Impérial and Messéna, item found in folder 586. Pierre Mathias Marcellin Delaporte made the translations as appointed by Judge Lartigue of the Civil Court of Common Pleas in an order dated 13 February 1823. ADS, 39 p., French. 1 item. Folder 593 1823 Apr. 1 French translation of the documents with make up the item in folder 587. Associate Judge, de Lastigue, of the Civil District Court, appointed Pierre Mathias Marcellin Delaporte to translate into French the document pertaining to the seizure of the frigates Nancy and Beaver in a decree dated 11 February 1823. ADS, 12 p., French. 1 item. Folder 594 1823 Apr. 1 French translation by Pierre Mathias Marcellin Delaporte of documents pertaining to the actions of Jean Boze in obtaining documents concerning the confiscation of the Masséna and her prizes, the Nancy and Beaver, item found in folder 588. Acting on a request from Ste-Gême, Judge de Lartigue of the Civil Court of Common Pleas appointed Delaporte in an ordinance to translate the document. ADS, 10 p., French. 1 item. Folder 595 1823 June 7 Receipt issued by E. Nuñez de Caboada, Director Head of General Translating, to Ste-Gême for the payment of 50 francs for translating six items from Spanish to French. DS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 596 1823 Aug. 1 Three questions put to his Excellency concerning the armament of the Masséna. The first asks whether in war time colonial governors can designate private ships as government vessels. The second question concerns ownership and in whose name liquidation of prizes takes place. The third question deals with the designation of ship’s resulting from anything other than the ship’s papers. AMs, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 597 n.d. Statement of Baron Couët de Montauran, Public Prosecutor at the Royal Court of Orleans and former agent of the late General Ferraud, concerning the three way ownership of the privateer ship, Masséna. In his statement he mentions that Duston de Ste-Gême paid the fees coming from the prizes taken by the ship to him. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 598 n.d. Paper which mentions three questions from the commission and a decision that with the Minister of the Navy’s approval gave Duston the authority to outfit the Messéna as a privateer ship. Mention is also made of a letter being written which will produce results favorable to Ste-Gême. AMs, 1 p., French. 1 item. Henri Ste-Gême Personnel Papers & Documents Folder 599 ca. 1800 Scrap of paper which states, “Gabriel Lo, from Têtre en Barousse, Township of Monléon, Hautes-Pyrénees, claiming the succession of Jean Guillem Lo, who died in Year IX at LeMôle St-Nicolas.” AMs, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 600 1803 Dec. 15 Acknowledgment of Second Lieutenant, Attel Ammott, that Major SteGême loaned him four gold louis and that he will repay the sum to whomever Ste-Gême designates in France. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 601 1806 Sept. 13 Request of D’Aubremon, that SteGême pay Paray the sum of 26 gourds, payable as a voucher from Aussenac in the same amount that D’Aubremon received as paid and with which he shall credit SteGême. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 602 1807 May 4 Receipt signed by Couët Montarand, acting under a power of attorney for Ignacio Caro de Oviedo, that he received from D’Aubremon through Ste-Gême, 400 gourds to be applied to what D’Aubremon owes Don Ignacio Caro. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 603 1808 Nov. 22 Notarized document which concerns the sum of 2000 gourdes paid to General Ferrand. Noted in the document is that Ste-Gême paid what was due the fund for the navy wounded. Also noted in money owed to Jean Forest and Coüet de Montarand. DS, 3 p., French. 1 item. Folder 604 1808 Nov. 22 Request that Mr. Fabre pay Mr. Ste-Gême on his order the sum of fifty gourds which he paid on the account at the request of D’Aubremont. DS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 605 1808 Dec. 18-1809 Mar. 1 An accounting for bread furnished and delivered to Ste-Gême from 18 December 1808 to 1 March 1808. D, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 606 1808 Dec. 18-1809 Apr. 19 Account statement for bread furnished and delivered to SteGême. Also noted on the statement is a charge for turning 20 barrels of flour into biscuit and cooking it at $4.00 per barrel. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 607 1809 Feb. 24 Receipt for 26 gourds paid by Ste-Gême on a bill drawn by Mr. Daubremont of Saint Domingue, favor of Mr. Paninge. DS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 608 1809 Mar. 28 Note signed by Sabaros good for the sum of 1315 gourds 12 cents that shall be paid to Ste-Gême on the verso is a note stating endorsed to Mr. Paris for collection in Baton Rouge for Ste-Gême’s account in New Orleans. DS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 609 1809 Apr. 19 An I owe you signed by Fontaine that he owes Ste-Gême a total of 88 gourds. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 610 1811 July 10 An I owe you signed by Pr. Coulon for fifty dollars, the value of his passage aboard the schooner, Mary, which he shall pay on his arrival in New Orleans. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 611 1812 Mar. 25 Promissory note of Ste-Gême to pay in sixty days the sum of 446 gourds and 34 cents to John Thibaut. Signed on the reverse by John Thibaut and L. S. Fontaine. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Receipt signed by John Thibaut stating he received from H. F. de Ste-Gême the sum of 446 piasters 34 cents to cover two-thirds of the expenses that arose in the matter detailed in a compromise signed between Pierre Golet and Jn. Pre. Thibaut 28 December 1811 and which Ste-Gême guaranteed. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 612 1817 Mar. 26 Passport issued to Henry Ste-Gême by the U. S. Consul, Daniel Strobel, in Bordeaux. The passport valid for two months allows Ste-Gême and his valet to travel to New Orleans aboard the Marmion. DS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 613 ca. 1818 Paper mounted on an octagon shaped board which states, “Jean François Henri Baron de Ste-Gême, Marquis d’UstonMontauban, arrived from New Orleans in Toulouse, back from his first trip, 15 July 1816. On his last trip, bringing his family back, he arrived in Toulouse 3 July 1818.” (Taken from the verso of the frame which housed the item in folder 620.) 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 614 1818 Folder 615 1818 Mar.-1819 Aug. Status of revenues and expenses of Ste-Gême’s properties. The accounting shows rents, food stuffs, animal expenses, as well costs for watch repairs, books, postage and other expenses. D, 6 p., French. 1 item. Folder 616 1818 June 26 Passport issued by the Mayor of the city of Bordeaux allowing the safe and free passages from Bordeaux, Department of the Gironde, to St-Gaudens, Department of the Haute Garonne, for Henry Ste-Gême, his wife, three children, and a “negro” girl. Indications of the passport being checked can be found on the verso. DS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 617 1818 Aug. 27-1819 Aug. 19 Balance sheet showing sums in the Bank of Louisiana and sums to Auvignac Dorville for Ste-Gême. Noted on the sheet is the fact that the month’s milk income and food expenditures do not appear. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. List of outstanding debts owed to Ste-Gême entrusted to Auvignac Dorville for collection. D., 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 618 1821 Mar. 24 Bill of exchange for the sum of 8,325 francs to be delivered according to notification to Courtois et Cie, Toulouse, signed by C. Roumage. On the verso appears, “pay to the order of Ste-Gême, value on account, New Orleans, 24 March 1821, Dorville.” DS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 619 1823 Scrap paper with and accounting for a wine purchase written on it and a note stating, “lent 40 francs to Bertrand, who is supposed to repay me St. John’s Day 1823.” 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 620 n.d. Proclamation with the Bourbon coat of arms on it stating, “Long Live the King and all the Bourbon Family. Long Live Monsieur le Baron de Sainte-Gême, his longed-for return, and his whole honorable family.” 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 621 n.d. Hymn of Thanksgiving for the Defeat and Expulsion of the British Troops from the Louisiana Territory by Dr. Trabuc. 1 p., Printed, French. 1 item. Folder 622 n.d. Account statement showing money owed to Jacques Bonne for bread furnished to Ste-Gême, notes a charge for preparing and cooking 20 measures of flour as bread. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Family Papers & Accounts Folder 623 1821 Aug.-Oct. List of advances for the months of August, September and October 1821. Which includes advances for twelve knives, two tombstones, cheese, taxes, and set asides for a trip to Muret, household expenses, and daily expenses. AMs, 3 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 624 1821 Aug.-1822 Nov. Account of the advances made by Ste-Gême from August 1821 to November 1822, a listing of money advanced to his father at various times, and money received from the colonies. AMs, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 625 1822 May 11 Certified copy dated 11 May 1822 and signed by Mayor H. de Sainte-Gême, of an extract of the birth register 1772 of the township of Sauveterre, Department of Haute Garonne, for the birth and baptism of Pierre Marie Dufour Loriolle son of Sieur Pierre and Demoiselle Marie Jeanne St-Paul. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 626 1825 Feb. 4 Certified copy made by Martin Blaches, Register of Wills, on 4 February 1825, of the inventory of the estate of Louis Geoffroy Dreux taken by Jean Baptiste Marc Brierre, Deputy Register of Wills for the City and Parish of New Orleans, 24 May 1814. The inventory taken on a plantation located in Gentilly about one and a half leagues from New Orleans includes land, furniture, tools, animals, and salves. ADS, 13 p., French, English. 1 item. 1825 Feb. 25 Validation by the French Consulate of Martin Blaches signature on the document mentioned above and that Martin Blaches is the official in charge of registering wills at the Court of Probate in the city of New Orleans. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. n.d. Envelope addressed to Monsieur Sainte Gême which once housed the inventory and other documents. 1 item. n.d. Scrap paper with, “Duplicate of the Gentilly plantation at the death of Leufrfroi Dreux and copy of his widow’s marriage with Baron de Ste-Gême” written on it. AN, 1 p., French, English. 1 item. Folder 626 Folder 627 1836 Mar. 21 Exchange note from the Union Bank of Louisiana payable to Henry Baron de SteGême for 3,675 francs. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 628 1845 July 17-Oct. Account statement of Baron de Ste-Gême with J. Charles Davillier Co., Paris. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 629 1846 Jan.-June Account statement of Baron de Ste-Gême with J. Charles Davillier Co., Paris. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 630 1847 July-Sept. Account of H. R. Denis with A. de Ste-Gême, credits include rents collected from L. Thomas, Whelman and Frost. Listed among the debits are postage, letter deliveries, and insurance. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 631 1850 July Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême, showing a balance of $1294.10 in Dorville’s favor. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 632 1850 Dec.-1851 Jan. Original and duplicate copy of Auvignac Dorville’s account with Anatole de Ste-Gême. D, 1 p., French. 2 items. Folder 633 1851 Feb.-Mar. Two copies of Auvignac Dorville’s account with Anatole de Ste-Gême, listed under credits are rents collected from Louis Boudet, John Lorenzo, and Joseph Rosenthal. D, 1 p., French. 2 items. Folder 634 1851 Apr. Two copies of Auvignac Dorville’s account with Anatole de Ste-Gême. D, 1 p., French. 2 items. Folder 635 1851 May Two copies of Auvignac Dorville’s account with Anatole de Ste-Gême. Debits include repairs to the balcony and shed at the store occupied by Joseph Rosenthal and a draft for 1246 francs by C. Kock on S. P. Pescatore in Paris order of Ste-Gême. D, 1 p., French. 2 items. Mss 100 Folder 636 1851 May 10 Exchange note payable to A. de Ste-Gême for 1,246 francs, signed by Charles Kock. DS, 1 p. 1 item. Folder 637 1851 June-Aug. Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême, showing debits for attorney fee of Bermudez in the José Amat matter, court fees, taxes for paving, and a gate to the alley of the stores among other payments. Listed among the credits are rents collected from Boudet, Rosenthal and Lorenzo and the monetary award granted by the Supreme Court in the José Amat trial. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 638 1851 Oct. Two copies of Auvignac Dorville’s account with Anatole de Ste-Gême showing a balance of $1289.10 in Dorville’s favor. D, 1 p., French. 2 items. Folder 639 1851 Oct. 11 Note of exchange payable to Anatole de Ste-Gême for the amount of 1,315.48 Francs. DS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 640 1851 Nov. Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême listing debits and credits and showing a balance of $1,279.10 in Dorville’s favor. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 641 1851 Dec. Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême, listing credits and debits and showing a balance of $1,279.10 in favor of Dorville. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 642 1852 Aug. 24 Note of exchange for the sum of 1,168 francs 30 centimes payable to Anatole de Ste-Gême. The draft is drawn on the Paris banking house of Fould. DS, 1 p. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 643 1853 Feb.-Sept. Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême, listing debits and credits. Among the debits listed are the liquidation of the mortgages on the stores, railroad taxes, and water works repairs at Rosenthal’s. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 644 1854 Mar.-Oct. Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême listing credits and debits for 1 March through 8 May. Among the debits listed is $365.91 for paving in front of Ste-Gême’s stores with square granite blocks. On the verso of the statement is a listing of interest earned starting with 22 Oct. 1849 to 1854 Oct. 22. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 645 1854 Sept. 6 Note of exchange for the sum of 1,128.84 francs payable to Anatole de SteGême. DS, 1 p. 1 item. Folder 646 1855 Jan. 15 Exchange note for the sum of 1,147.10 Francs payable to Anatole de SteGême. Note is drawn on J. U. Zellweger of New Orleans. DS, 1 p. 1 item. Folder 647 1855 Feb.-Mar. Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême listing debits and credits and showing a balance of $170.00 in Ste-Gême’s favor. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 648 1855 Feb.-May Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême listing the debits and credits and showing a balance of $697.13 in Ste-Gême’s favor. Noted on the statement, is that tenants have begun paying $100 per month and that the balance is too insignificant for Dorville to send. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 649 1855 Feb. 14 Note of exchange for the sum of 848.64 Francs payable to Anatole de SteGême. DS, 1 p. 1 item. Folder 650 1855 Apr. 3 Declaration signed by Auvignac Dorville that he received from Anatole de Ste-Gême the sum of $200 to be applied to capital and interest on a note for $1024.10 from 22 October 1849. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 651 1855 Sept. 5 Exchange note payable to Anatole de Ste-Gême in the amount of 1,456.42 Francs. DS, 1 p. 1 item. Folder 652 1855 Dec. 17 Certification by the Keeper of Mortgages for the City of New Orleans, Edmund Wiltz, that there is no mortgage registered under the name of Anatole de Ste-Gême for a plot of land bounded by Jefferson, Levee, St. Peter and Chartres Streets, designated W7 on a map by L. Surgi dated 10 March 1844. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 653 1857 Feb. 23 Note of exchange for the sum of 1,012.80 Francs payable to Anatole de SteGême. DS, 1 p., 1 item. Folder 654 1859 Jan.-Apr. Four checks made out to Anatole de Ste-Gême for various amounts on the Paris banking house of M. N. Borde, issued by the New Orleans firm of Jeannet, Quertier and Company. DS, 1 p., French. 4 items. Folder 655 1859 Mar. Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême, listing debits and credits. Repairs to the store chimney is among the debits listed. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 656 1859 Mar.-Apr. Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême listing the debits and credits. Among the credits are store rents collected from William Scani, Antonio Parra and F. J. Thomas. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 657 1859 May-June Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême listing debits and credits. Among the debits is $210.00 for 1858 city taxes. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 658 1860 Jan. 5 Note of exchange payable to Anatole de Ste-Gême in the amount of 1,344.50 Francs. DS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 659 1860 Apr.-Aug. Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême listing credits and debits. Listed among the debits are freight charges on 52 barrels of wine, insurance on the barrels and a charge for filling the barrels. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 660 1860 Apr. 23 Affirmation by John Patterson, Captain of the Yola Willie that he received on his vessel from Anatole de Ste-Gême 52 barrels of Bordeaux wine, all full and in good condition which he promises to deliver in like form to Auvignac Dorville in New Orleans, if not prevented by the hazards of the sea. Also part of the document is the terms by which the captain is to be paid. DS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 661 1860 July-1862 May An accounting of the wine, listing all the charges and expenses, incurred by it. Covers all charges from 19 July 1860 through 25 October 1861 which includes freight, customs duties, insurance, warehousing, sulfurization and racking and advertising costs. Also found here is Auvignac Dorville’s current account with Anatole de Ste-Gême covering 4 October 1861 through 12 May 1862 listing his credits and debits. D, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 662 1861 Jan. 7-Mar. 18 Drafts drawn on Charles A. Barrière, 28 Rue d’Hauteville, Paris payable to Anatole de Ste-Gême. DS, 1 p. 2 items. Folder 663 1861 Sept. 28 Passport No. 102 issued to the Baron de Ste-Gême for travel within France. Gives a rough description of the Baron. Noted on the verso is that the Baron was traveling to Paris with his lady and his two children. DS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 664 1861 Oct.-1863 June Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême listing debits and credits. Among the debits are commissions and a gate frame for the alleyway where the stores are. Listed under credits are store rents collected from Andrew McMaster, William Kani, Louis L. Boudet, and H. Pfeiffer. D, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 665 1867 Nov.-1868 Feb. Statement of Anatole de Ste-Gême which under debits lists repairs to sidewalk at corner of Old Levee and Jefferson Streets and repairs to the store roofs. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 666 1869 Jan. 5 Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême which covers 11 October 1868-4 January 1869. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 667 1869 Jan. 4-Mar. 8 Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême which lists debits and credits. Among the credits listed are rent fees collected from Heidingsfelder, Boy and Delery, and Boudet. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 668 1869 May 4 Draft payable to Anatole de SteGême for 568.12 francs, from Mssrs. PilletHill & Co., Paris. DS, 1 p. 1 item. Folder 669 1869 Dec.-1870 Mar. Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with Anatole de Ste-Gême listing credits and debits. Debits include repairs to floors at Heidingsfelder’s and McMaster’s and repairs to the water works at Heidingsfelder’s. Among the credits listed are rent payments from McMaster, Heidingsfelder, and William Armstrong. D, 2 p., French. 2 items. Folder 670 ca. 1870 May-June 5 Account statement listing credits and debits and showing a balance in favor of Widow Baroness de Ste-Gême. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 671 1870 Oct. 4-Dec. 9 Account statement showing credits and debits. Among the debits are insurance payments for stores and bank drafts. Listed under credits are store rents. D, 2 p., French. 2 items. Folder 672 1871 Sept.-Nov. Account statement of Auvignac Dorville with the late Anatole de Ste-Gême, listing credits and debits. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 673 ca. 1876-1901 Notebook labeled, “New Orleans Affairs, Succession Henri’s Grandmother” which contains a listing of the money Henri received from his grandmother’s succession and notes it should match the sum received by his Aunt de Ganjac and the sum noted in the Laforêt report. Also recorded in the notebook are moneys received from the house at 302 St. Peter Street in New Orleans. On the death of his Aunt de Ganjac, her share went to her daughter Marguerite de Scorbiac. Also find in this notebook are sums sent to Armand de Ste-Gême for his mother’s succession and a listing of what Baroness de Ganjac received from the succession of Baroness de Ste-Gême. A piece of scrap paper enclosed in the notebook states, “Ganjac and Scorbiac family interests in the income from the Gentilly property in New Orleans for their share in the revenue.” AMs, 8 p., French. 1 volume. Folder 674 1882 Mar. 15 Accounting rendered by André Doriocourt, Jr., testamentary executor of A. D. Doricourt, on the handling of the business interests of the Ste-Gême heirs from 10 May 1879 to 19 February 1881. It lists the credits and debits incurred by the properties. Properties include a house on St. Peter Street, one on Claiborne Street, a house on the corner of Franklin and Conti and a house on Dorgenois and Bayou. AD, 6 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 675 1882 Mar. 15 Accounting rendered by André Doriocourt, Jr., testamentary executor of A. D. Doriocourt, on the handling of the business interests of the Ste-Gême heirs since the death of the said A. D. Doriocourt. Covers 1881 February 29 through 1882 March 10. Debits listed show repairs and works done at the Claiborne Street house; the Franklin Street house; St. Peter Street house; the house on the corner of Dorgenois and Bayou; the house on Calliope and lots on Moreau Street. Credits include rent collected from Guyol, Brettes, Ingalls, Morris, and Gras. ADS, 4 p., French. 1 item. Folder 676 1882 Mar. 17 Check issued by the New Orleans firm of A. Carrière and Sons to Viscount Henri de Ste-Gême for 1,552.50 francs on the Paris banking house of Davillier & Gibert, payable two week from the date. DS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 677 1881 Mar. 25 Paper with the heading, Madame Beau & Mr. de Ste-Gême, listing properties and dollar figures. In red ink at the bottom is written, “Take as approximate value American Dollar for five francs.” DS (initials), 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 678 1882 June 30 Account of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with Lafitte & Dufilho, showing credits and debits for the period of 15 March 1882 through 30 June 1882. Credits include rents collected from L. Guyol for 302 St. Peter Street; J. Brettes for 194 Claiborne; A. Gras for 177 Calliope and from Mme. Ingalls for rent on the house on the corner of Conti and Franklin. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 679 1882 Dec. 30 Account of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with Lafitte & Dufilho, showing credits and debits for the period of 30 June through 30 December 1882. There are copies for Baron Fernand de Ste-Gême, Viscount Henri de Ste-Gême, and Count Armand de Ste-Gême. A note on the copy for Armand states, “M. Henri de Ste-Gême is requested to give these account copies to the persons they are addressed to. L. & D.” ADS, 2 p., French. 4 items. Folder 680 1883 June 30 Account of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with Lafitte & Dufilho covering January through June of 1883. Credits include rents collected on properties and debits include checks to heirs and Lafitte & Dufilho’s commission. There are copies for Baroness de Ganjac, Fernand de SteGême, Henri de Ste-Gême, and Armand de SteGême. ADS, 1 p., French. 4 items. Folder 681 ca. 1883 July Note which has the heading, “For Henri de Martres” and states, “Take 86 francs from the Anatole checks, except the one for 600 francs sent directly to me in the most recent mail from New Orleans plus the check for 300 francs from Armand dated July 1883, which makes 1,186 francs. AN, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 682 1883 Dec. 31 Viscount H. de Ste-Gême’s copy of the account of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with Lafitte & Dufilho covering 30 June through 31 December 1883. ADS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 683 1884 June 30 Five copies of the account statement for the heirs of Widow H. de SteGême with Lafitte & Dufilho, covering January-June of 1884 and listing credits and debits. ADS, 1 p., French. 5 items. Mss 100 Folder 684 1884 Dec. 31 Account statement of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with Lafitte & Dufilho, covering 30 June through 31 December 1884. Among the debits listed are insurance payments on the various properties. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 685 ca. 1884 Nov. 28 Note concerning sums of money transferred between Ovidie de Ganjac and Henri de Ste-Gême. AMs, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 686 1885 Dec. 31 Account statement of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with Lafitte & Dufilho, which covers 30 June through 31 December 1885. Credits include rent money collected from J. Brette, L. Guyol, Théo Perrin, P. Bergez and Madame Ingall. Listed under debits are insurance payments, payments to family members, carpentry repairs to Claiborne Street house, and locks and keys for St. Peter Street house. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 687 1886 Feb. 14 List of the sums remitted by Lafitte & Dufilho to Viscount Henry de SteGême from 1882 through January 1886.. Noted on the bottom is a request for young Henry’s power of attorney if it is desired that the properties in New Orleans be sold. Also noted on the page is that Madame de Meynard’s share is being invested by Lafitte & Dufilho. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 688 1886 Mar. 27 Account statement of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with Lafitte & Dufilho, covering January-27 March 1886. Listed among the credits are rent payments from J. Brette, R. Rodrigue, Théo Perrin, P. Bergez, and Madame Ingalls. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 689 1886 31 May Account statement of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with A. Baudean, which covers 29 March through 31 May 1886. Listed under credits are rent sums collected while under debits one finds insurance premiums. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 690 1887 Jan. 12 Account statement of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with A. Beaudéan, covering 31 May through 12 January 1887. Listed among the debits are insurance premiums and city and state taxes on the properties. Under credits is the rent money collected on the various properties. ADS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 691 1888 Jan. 7 Account statement for the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with A. Baudéan covering January 1887-7 January 1888. Among the credits are rent payments from J. Brette for 194 Claiborne Street; from Théo Perrin for 177 Calliope Street; from P. Rodrigue for 302 St. Peter Street and from Madame Ingalls for the house on the corner of Franklin and Conti. Listed among the debits are payments to Gus Mazzei for repairing the shingle roof of the Calliope Street house; consolidating gallery columns and redoing the front fence to the Claiborne Street house, and for carpentry repairs to 302 St. Peter. ADS, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 692 1888 Jan. 7 Account statement of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with A. Baudéan for 11 November 1887 through 7 January 1888. Among the credits are the sales of 194 Claiborne Street and 179 Calliope Street and returns on insurance premiums for these two properties. Noted at the bottom of the statement is that the property on the corner of Franklin and Conti sold for $675 which remains to be concluded. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 693 1888 Mar. 6 Accounting of the sale of half the property at the corner of Franklin and Conti Streets belonging to the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême. Shows a net profit of $175.65 turned over to Ernest Puech. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 694 1889 Jan. 21 Account statement of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with A. Baudéan. Noted on the statement is that the house on St. Peter Street remained empty from 1 June to 10 July 1888 and the property is in the name of Madame Widow Henri de Ste-Gême and the title to the lot on Chartres Street bought in 1813 is in the name of Henry SteGême. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 695 1890 Jan. 21 Account statement of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with A. Baudéan covering 10 April 1889 through 21 January 1890. Listed as a credit is rent collected from Madame E. H. Bissell for rent on 302 St. Peter Street. Noted on the statement is that the Chartres or Moreau Street lot was sold for 1888 state taxes and redemption rights expire at the end of the year. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 696 1891 Jan. 30 Account statement of the heirs of Widow Ste-Gême with A. Baudéan, which lists credits and debits incurred between 15 February 1890 and 30 January 1891. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 697 1892 Jan. 6 Account statement of the heirs of Widow Ste-Gême with A. Baudéan which covers the period between 31 January 1891 and 6 January 1892. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 698 1893 Jan. 17 Account statement of the heirs of widow H. de Ste-Gême with A. Baudéan listing credits and debits incurred between 6 January 1892 and 17 January 1893. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 699 1894 Jan. 15 Account statement of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with A. Baudéan covering the period between 17 January 1893 and 15 January 1894 and showing a debit of $12.85. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 700 1895 Jan. 18 Account statement of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with A. Baudéan, listing credits and debits incurred between 15 January 1894 and 18 January 1895. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 701 1896 Jan. Note pertaining to a letter from Ernest Puech concerning the rents collected on New Orleans houses and Baudéan’s current account. AMs, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 702 1896 Jan. 20 Account statement of the heirs of Widow Ste-Gême with A. Beaudéan covering 23 February 1895 through 18 January 1896. Among the debits is payment to P. Raymond for roof, flagstones, and ceiling repairs on the St. Peter Street house. According to the debits the house number of the St. Peter Street house changed from 302 to 1808. A note on the bottom of the statement by E. Puech informs us that that this year there was only eleven months rent on the house, the house having been closed one month for want of a tenant. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 703 1896 Apr. 2 Receipt by Marguerite de Scorbiac, née de Ganjac, stating she received from her cousin her share of the rent on the New Orleans house. Affixed to this receipt is a ten-centime discharge stamp. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 704 1897 Jan. 20 Account statement of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with A. Baudéan listing credits and debits incurred between 11 April 1896 and 20 January 1897. The only credit listed is for rent collected from Lange Janet on the St. Peter Street house. E. Puech has written a note on the bottom of the statement regarding the fact that the statement shows only eleven months rent. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 705 1897 Mar. 20 Statement from the St-Gaudens branch of the Socité Générale accounting for 472.39 francs deposited by Ste-Gême. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 706 1897 Mar. 23 Receipt by de Scorbiac née de Ganjac that she received from her cousin Viscount Henri de Ste-Gême the sum of 236 francs, her share of the rent collected on the house in New Orleans. Affixed to this receipt is a ten-centime discharge stamp. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 707 1898 Jan. 24 Account statement of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with A. Baudéan listing the credits and debits incurred between 13 July 1897 and 24 January 1898. A note on the bottom of the statement by E. Puech mentions how hard it is to collect rent money at this time. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 708 1899 Jan. 23 Account statement of the heirs of Widow de Ste-Gême with A. Baudéan showing credits and debits incurred between 13 July 1898 and 23 January 1899. At the bottom of the statement E. Puech has written a note concerning the rent money collected. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 709 1899 Feb. 14 Receipt signed by de Scorbiac née de Ganjac for the sum of 280 francs received from Viscount Henri de Ste-Gême as the share of the rent collected on the New Orleans house. Affixed to this receipt is a ten-centime discharge stamp. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 710 1900 Jan. 22 Account statement of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême with A. Baudéan listing the credits and debits incurred between 25 February 1899 and 22 January 1900. Among the debits are payments to P. Raymond for repairs to the fence, flagstones, roof, door frames and ceilings ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 711 1900 Apr. 28 Receipt by de Scorbiac née de Ganjac for the sum of 188 francs, the share of the rent collected on the house in New Orleans from Viscount Henri de Ste-Gême. Affixed to this receipt is a ten-centime discharge stamp. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 712 1901 Jan. 30 Receipt signed by Widow Etienne de Scorbiac that she received from Viscount de Ste-Gême the sum of 188 francs, 50 centimes for Madame de Scarbiac’s share of the revenue from the house in New Orleans. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 713 n.y. Jan.-Apr. Statement listing credits and some debits. Mention is made of past account balances being in favor of Ste-Gême or A. D. D, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 714 n.y. Sept. 12 Declaration by Ste-Gême, concerning the sum of 800 piasters owed him by Auvignac Dorville and the 800 piasters that Anatole de Ste-Gême owes Dorville and the interest incurred by the debts. D, 2 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 715 n.y. Aug.-Oct. An accounting which includes drafts from America and sums furnished by Drittin and Darill and shows a total of 8,572 francs and 50 centimes. 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 716 n.y. Oct.-Nov. Account statement signed by A. Dorville, listing credits and debits. ADS, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 717 n.d. Paper which has listed on it the properties belonging to the Ste-Gême heirs; whose name the properties are in; the heirs of Baron de Ste-Gême and the heirs of Widow Baroness de Ste-Gême. 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 718 n.d. A listing of the contents of a bank box turned over by A. Doriocourt to Lafitte and Dufilho for the benefit of the heirs of Widow H. de Ste-Gême. D, 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 719 n.d. Notes taken by Anatole pertaining to sums from Boudet for rent, Heidingsfelder, and Boy and Delery. 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 720 n.d. Paper with estimated expenditures relating to the succession of someone, a wedding, house repairs, and masses. 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 721 n.d. Paper which has the following written on it, “New Orleans business, Succession of Madame de Ste-Gême.” 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 722 n.d. Scrap paper which contains a note concerning a Mr. Couat a native of Tarbes who has obtained a clerkship with Mr. Dufour. 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 folder 723 n.d. Envelope once used to house items concerning the Gentilly property. One of the items listed as being in the envelope is the sale of the property which belonged to the Dreux family given them in a charter by the King of France. French. 1 item. Folder 724 n.d. Remains of an envelope which was used to house correspondence concerning the Gentilly property in Louisiana. Noted on the envelope is that Marguerite, a member of the Dreux family became the Baroness de Ste-Gême by her second marriage. Folder 725 n.d. Notes taken on the different kinds of successions and heirs. From chapter two there are notes on legitimate successions; succession of descendants; succession of forebears and collateral successions. There are also notes from chapter three on Irregular successions; chapter four on how successions are opened; chapter five on an heir’s incapacity or unworthiness and chapter six on how one accepts or rejects a succession. Ms, 21 p., French. 1 item. Folder 726 n.d. List of the possessions of Jean Pierre Tardos, when he lived in Saint Domingue. Mention is made of the Jumecourt Plantation and the Chitri Plantation operated by Tardos as well as Debarres Plantation and DuMornay Plantation located in the Forest of the Plaine du Cul de Sac in the Parish of La Croix de Bouquets, leased by Tardos from the French government. Also in the folder is a list of the possessions of the physician, Romain, when he lived in Saint Domingue. Romain owned one-third of the Denis Plantation and two coffee plantations Le Grands Bois and Rouzan. AMs, 3 p., French. AMs, 2 p., French. 2 items. Mss 100 Folder 727 n.d. Deposition given by Jean François Henri, Baron de Ste-Gême, concerning the ownership and improvements made by Jean Pierre Tardos to the Chitri and Jumecourt plantations. Note is made that Tardos was forced to give up everything when the French army withdrew to Santiago de Cuba. D, 2 p., French. 1 item. Folder 728 n.d. Five folded papers used to label papers, three notes and an envelope used to house papers. Of the five folded papers one is marked notes given in France to Ste-Gême for seeking out the persons and their places of residence if alive or their estates if deceased, lists the names of nine individuals. The others are labeled as follows: research note concerning the succession of the late Dominique Cartet, with note attached; research note of the succession of the late Baptiste Baradal; research note on the succession of the late Jean Guillem; and accounting provided by Bouché as he paid for the grain that had been sold to him and delivered. Note on Baptiste Baradal questioning if Rouville is the executor of his estate and if Marie Petit is his niece. There is a paper with information on the estate of Sabarros. Note concerning Boucher and securities being sent to different individuals. Envelope marked, “concerning inquires made by Ste-Gême about persons in Saint Domingue and New Orleans. French. 9 items. Broadsides, News Clippings & Other Items Folder 729 ca. 1832 Broadside announcing the sale of various properties belonging to the lake Pontchartrain Commuter Railroad. Handwritten on the side is, “unrestricted sale 30 April 1832 at the stock exchange.” 1 p., French. 1 item. Mss 100 Folder 730 n.d. Broadside for a factory which deals in the restoring of old cloth. The advertisement bears a one-centime stamp. 1 p., French. 1 item. Folder 731 ca. 1830 News clipping from L’Abeille, dated 14 June 1830, of a letter to the editor concerning a piece published by the Argus, in which the editor combined a personal concern and election matters. Underneath is printed the results of the elections of several officers of the Artillery Battalion. News clipping from L’Abeille, dated 19 June 1830, pertaining to the United States Congress passing of a bill intended to cut the duty on molasses in half and a bill expelling Indians from the lands inhabited by their ancestors under the pretext that these lands are in the confines of the states and territories. News clipping from an unknown source on the celebration of the anniversary of 8 January 1815, in the city of New Orleans. Clipping of the death notice for William M`Ferlane Saul, cashier at the Orleans Bank. Source unknown. French. 4 items. Folder 732 ca. 1830 Four news clippings. One is a notice for the finding of the body of Mr. Simpson, who having murdered his wife stabbed himself and jumped in the river. Two of the clippings concern the death and burial of Captain Dominique You. Noted in one of the clippings is that the government of the City of New Orleans paid for his funeral arrangements. News clipping possibly from the Courrier, pertaining to the city’s July Fourth celebrations. French. 4 items. Mss 100 Folder 733 ca. 1831 Two news clippings one from L’Argus, dated 11 November 1831, which deals with how the city council is handling matters of vital importance to the Vieux Carré and Faubourg Marigny. Cited in the article is a proposal by Soulé to put lots close to Jackson Square up for sale. The other clipping is from an unknown source and deals with the city government’s treatment of the Faubourg SteMarie versus the city proper and lower faubourgs. French. 2 items. Folder 734 ca. 1833 Seven news clippings, one of which is on the House of Representatives vote to allow the importation of slaves and repeal all laws opposed to this importation. There is a clipping on the city’s acceptance of the bronze mask of Napoleon from Dr. Antommarchi. Another deals with the murder of Delphin Villeré by Descoteaux. There is a clipping addressed to Etienne Mazureau, public prosecutor, about his use of personal attacks. Statistics on deaths due to cholera in Havana from 24 February-20 March 1833, using only those buried in the general cemetery, is the subject of another of the clippings. A clipping dated 1 May deals with the falsehood of the cholera rumor going around New Orleans. The clipping from Le Courrier, dated 4 April 1833 is concerned with the cholera epidemic in Havana, Cuba and mentions the death of United States Consul, Schaler, formerly a businessman of New Orleans. French. 7 items. Folder 735 ca. 1834 Two clippings, one from L’Abeille and the other from Le Courier, dealing with the especially cold weather and ice and noting the damage to the orange and sugar cane crops, are attached to a piece of scrape paper. Clipping of the speech given by Preau at the celebration marking the anniversary of 8 January. Mss 100 News clipping on the counterfeiting activities of Antoine Foucher, Jr. containing commentary on the likely hood of his not being prosecuted given that he belongs to an old respectable family. News clipping dated 17 May 1834 concerning the fire at Martin Gordon’s Royal Street store and residence. Fire did damage to two barrels of brandy and seems to have been an act of arson. French. 4 items. Folder 736 ca. 1834 Four news clippings, one of which is the death notice for Jean Gravier, a native of Bergerac, France, Gravier had amassed a great fortune and was the owner of the land that made up the Faubourg SteMarie but envy, deceit and trickery combined to wipe him out and he died in a state not far from poverty. News clipping on the city council meeting held on 28 June 1834 which contains a letter by the Mayor and letters by H. Pédesclaux, President of the Church Wardens, St. Louis Church. All three letters deal with the fact that the churchwardens will no longer assume the responsibility for burying the dead and cemeteries run by the Church Wardens will only accept bodies that are supposed to be placed in tombs in those cemeteries. News clipping concerning the general interest in buying land from Evariste Blanc for the city’s new cemetery. The article states Blanc’s land is too expensive and adding to the cost will be the need for landfill at the site and flood protection. Clipping dated 11 August deals with the Mayor informing the City Council that he purchased the land of Evariste Blanc to create a cemetery. Also noted in this clipping is a discussion about building a road along Girod Canal, lined by two rows of trees, leading directly to the cemetery. Another part of this clipping concerns the first gaslight experiment Mss 100 conducted in the City. a success. French. Folder 737 1835 The experiment was 4 items. Clipping taken from Le Courrier, dated 21 April 1835 which contains three stories. One is the announcement of Bernard Marigny as a candidate for the Representative seat left vacant by the death of Antonio Ducros. The second is a notice inviting Democrats of the city to gather at the Richardson Stock Exchange on Conti Street to make the necessary arrangements for a dinner to honor Col. Th. H. Benton. The third item relates the unfortunate accident between the Poursine family pirogue and the steamboat Belfast on the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Donaldson. Mr. Casimir, William Pursine, a three-year old child and Mr. Landry all lost their lives. Madame Poursinen was saved by the silk dress she was wearing at the time which kept her afloat. Clipping taken from Le Courrier and dated 4 May 1835 which has the announcement of Bernard Marigny as a candidate for Representative and a note that the mail train from the North has brought no news from beyond Mobile. Also part of this clipping is that the City Council ordinance authorizing the Mayor to deed to the United States corporation’s rights to the ownership of Jackson Square received that magistrate’s sanction and that shortly the Mint ordered erected by Congress should be built on this square. Dr. Formento’s horse and buggy accident and the murder of Mr. Déraut are also mentioned in this clipping. News clipping taken from Le Courrier dated 28 July 1835, which relates the death of George Clarkson at the hands of Alexander J. Wood. Handwritten on this clipping is, “Observations from the newspaper Le Franc Parleur.” It consists of four separated sentences. Two mention Mr. Caldwell, one concerns the Fourth of July and the other Mss 100 notes he is entertaining the public with the farce Le Maire en herbe. there is one that pertains to Marigny having repeated the words “fellow citizens” 13 times in a speech and the other concerns a candidates credentials to be Mayor. Two copies of a Le Courrier clipping dated 29 July 1835 which is an extract from the Port Gibson correspondent dated 18 July and relates the story of a conspiracy by slaves and a band of thieves and incendiaries; how they were found out and how the conspirators were tried in secret and hung. French. 6 items. Folder 738 1835-1836 Clipping from Le Courrier dated 11 August 1835 which contains four news items. One is that the S.A. Austin, has reached New Orleans from in eleven days from Vera Cruz. The second is a report on a meeting held at Banks Arcade for the purpose of adopting and recommending to the slave states measures to prevent the propagation of the doctrines of the northern abolitionist societies. The third news item concerns Tennessee’s election for Governor and the fourth is a thought on the United States paying the indemnity due the American citizens and that we send France word that we should not let a dispute over a disbursement that is still due dishonor ourselves or freedom. Clipping from L’Abeille dated 14 August 1835 which contains six different news items. The first is an announcement that the City Council will consider the proposal brought to it by the Desbordes estate and owners of property on the river in Faubourg Ste-Marie. The second concerns a false rumor that the Orléans was lost at sea. A notice of newspapers and mail received from vessels makes up the third news item. The fourth is a piece on the Louisiana Legion. A report on the troubles between Indians and whites over the Creek territory in Georgia is the focus of one of the news items. This sixth news item Mss 100 concerns the relationship between Mexico and Texas and the revolt against Santa Ana that is forming. Article on a duel which took place in the neighborhood of Ohio between a Navy Lieutenant and three individuals taken from the Cincinnati Evening Post and given the dated September 1835. Article from the 3 September 1835 copy of Le Franc Parleur on an attempted uprising in New Orleans against mechanics. The article questions if the uprising was truly aimed at shutting slave laborers out of their workrooms. News clipping of a story originally run in the Pensacola Gazette, entitled, “The Field of Death” which describes the scene found by troops under the command of General Gaines when they came upon the spot six miles north of the Withlacoochee River where the Indians ambushed the men under the command of Major Dade and Captain Prazer. Clipping from an article on an act which deals with the introduction of slaves into the state. Missing from this clipping is the beginning and the end of the article. On the reverse side is an advertisement noting that Druggist J. Michinard has a new address and the Mr. Guillaume is taking charge of his restaurant starting 20 October. French. 6 items. Folder 739 1836-1837 Six news clippings taken from various papers. There is a clipping labeled 31 July 1836 from L’Echo de la Louisiane formerly Le Franc Parleur, relating how Dr. Léger who charged with committing bigamy was shot leaving the court room by the son of his victim. Clipping labeled as from L’Echo de la Louisiane, 10 August 1836. The news story is titled, “Monument to 8 January 1815” and concerns C. G. de Armas’ proposal accepted by the City Council for a monument in memory of 8 January 1815. The article takes issue with de Armas’ French method of Mss 100 financing the monument. Clipping taken from L’Echo de la Louisiane for 10 August 1836, on the designs used by architects in New Orleans who seem to go for the colossal when New Orleans possesses neither the soil nor materials for such structures. Uses as examples the Bank of Louisiana and the stock exchange on St. Louis Street. Noted as an exception is City Hall. Clipping which has been labeled, “taken from L’Echo de la Louisiane of 17 August 1836, previously known as Le Franc Parleur. Is this true or is it not?” and concerns reports that Madame de Pontalba plans to construct a building inspired by the Palais Royal in Paris on the Place d’Armes. Clipping from the 13 December 1837 L’Abeille on an article on how the state legislature is handling the question of regulating banks. The article praises Senator Hoa of New Orleans for the views he expressed in the debate. A second article which is contained in this clipping is an article on the meeting of the Louisiana Senate held 12 December 1836. Clipping announcing that Edouard J. Forstall has been appointed President of the Citizens’ Bank. French. 6 items. Folder 740 ca. 1837 Clipping from L’Abeille of 12 December 1837 which contains a notice to those with children or relatives at Jefferson College; the announcement that Adolphe Cuvillier was appointed clerk of the Supreme Court; and a note concerning the arrival from Washington of the President’s message from the President. The main article in this clipping is concerned with the session of the Louisiana Legislature. Banking practices and what the legislature can do to alleviate the financial woes of people and businesses is the main theme of this article. Newspaper clipping of an article entitled, “Act to Amend the Charters of the Mss 100 Banks of this State and other Purposes” from an unknown paper. The article lists the 37 sections of the Act created by the state legislature. French. 2 items. Folder 741 n.d. Two envelopes once used to house materials in this collection. One is labeled “Important Documents” and contained letters including the one from Andrew Jackson. The other is labeled, “Various letters etc...” and noted on the front is, “bills to H. F. de Ste-Gême.” French. 2 items. Folder 742 n.d. Binder casing used to house the letters written in New Orleans by Boze to Baron de Ste-Gême d’ Uston at Bagen. Also noted on the cover is that Boze managed the Gentilly property belonging to the Dreux family. French. 1 item. Finding guide revised 31 December 2006. THNOC gratefully acknowledges the assistance of Mr. Jacques Petit.