30 Apr 8, 1793 to Dec 31, 1797

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06 February 1794 No abstract. SP.DOC:#__; W.P.A.#_ _ . Unnumbered rolio(s); 2 piece(s) French.

1794031101

II March 1794 No abstract. SP.DOC:#58; W.P.A.#__. _ _ foliofs); 4 piecc(s) . Heavily damaged by

Scotch Tape. Conservation required before abstract can be done.

1794040901

09 April 1794 No abstract. SP.DOC:#_ _ ; W.P.A.#3307. _ _ folio(s); 14 piece(s) . Spanish. Water Damage.

Heavily damaged by Scotch Tape. Conserva tion required before abstract can be done.

1794051702

17 May 1794 No abstract. SP.DOC:# __; W.P.A.# __. 9 piece(s). Heavily damaged by Scotch Tape.

Conservation required befo re abstract CDn be done .

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17940 10401

1794

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04 January 1794 Joaquin Julien Ascarraga requested permission to marry Catalina Giraud. daughter of And res

Giraud and Juan Negrie Giraud, SP.DOC:# 1109; W,P,A,#3169, 4 folio(s); 3 piece(s), Spanish,

1794010402

04 January 1794 Luis Angel, as executor of Mauricio Burnt, resident of the city of Havana, Vs. Don Pedro

Pujol. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay the value of certain merchandise brought in his '

schooner from the port of Havana to New Orleans, Defendant agreed to split the profits when the merchandise

was sold, However. the defendant never returned to Havana and did not repay the plaintiff anything for the

merchandise, SP,DOC:#5; W.P.A.#3168, 22 folio(s); 17 piece(s), French/Spanish,

17940 10701

07 January 1794 Miguel Fortier Vs. the estate of Augustin Maearty. Proceedin gs instituted for deb! collect ion,

The docume nt includes a list of supplies and their prices, Gov. / Pedesclaux. Fortier. Miguel; Macarty, Augustin,

SP.DOC:#955; W,P,A,#3170, 47 folio(s); 26 piece(s), French/Spanish,

1794010702

07 January 1794 Don Francisco Hernull y Saualde V, . the succession of Don Augustin Caballero de Maearty.

Proceed ing, instituted to compel defendant to pay fifty-one pesos for merchandise sold to the deceased Don

Augustin Caballero de Macarty . SP.DOC:#964; W,P,A,#3171. 43 folio(s); 23 piccc(s), French/Spanish,

17940 1080 1

08 January 1794 Don Santiago Flecher Vs. Don Jose Gerela, Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay

a past due debt of 3 144 pesos in Mexican silver coin for merchandise sold to the defendant. SP,DOC:#966;

W,P,A,#3173. 12 folio(s); 8 piece(s). French/Spanish,


1794010802

1794 37

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08 January 1794 Inventory and reappraisal of the proprt ies of the estate of Pedro Pujol. Includes a royal lice nse

to travel to La Havana . Gov. I Ximenes. Pujol. Pedro; Macarty, Luis; crew; sailors; "Correo de La Luisiana "

ship; SP.DOC:# 138; W.P.A.#3172 . 47 folio(s); 30 piecc(s). French/Spanish.

17940 1090 1

09 January 1794 Fmncisco Dnnt V, . Santiago Moulon (Monlon). Proceedings instituted for debt collection .

Gov. / Ximenes . Druet , Franci sco; Moulon, Santiago; SP.DOC:#56; W.P.A#3174. 17 folio(s); 12 pieee (s).

Spanish. Heavily damaged by Scotch Tape. Conservation required.

1794010902

09 January 1794 Inven tory, and appraisal made of the esta te of Dona Mariana Bergeron, widow of Don

Gu illermo Bienbenuy. SP.DOC:#9 19 [1]; W.P.A#3 175. 23 1 folio(s); .25 lineal feet. French/Spanish.

179401100 1

10 January 1794 Augustin Amaud V, . lbe esta te of Augu, tln Macarty. Proceed ings instituted for debt collection.

Gov. / Pedcsclaux . Arnaud , Augustin; Macarty, Augustin . SP.DOC:#886; W.PA#3176. 48 folio(s); 28 piece(s).

Spanish.

1794011102

11 January 1794 Proceedings instituted by Noel Carri ere, negro libre, requesting the apprai sal of Juan Carlos,

mu lato slave of Don Francisco Lamoliere Dorville . SP.DOC:#44; W.P.A.#3 177. 29 fo. 19 piece(s).

French/Spanish.


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13 January 1794 Don Juan Josef Dufores', acting on behalf of Dona Elena Pery Vs. the Success ion of Don

Augustin Macarty. Proceedings instituted to collect from the defendant One hundred pesos. SP.DOC:#936;

W.P.A.#3178. 26 folio(s); 26 piece(s). French/Spanish.

1794011501

15 January 1794 Don Geronimo Hinanl Vs. success ion of Don Francisco Dronet. Proceedings instituted

requesting the court to forward an arrest warrant to the commander of the Post of Opclusas to be served on the

succession requesting payment of a past due note for 100 pesos owed by the deceased. SP.DOC:#1176;

W.P.A.#3179. 9 folio(s); 7 piece(s). Spanish.

1794011601

16 January 1794 Proceedings instituted to investigate the death of seaman Thomas Luiche, who di~d on the

vessel "La Louisiana" on the Bayou Mardigra. SP.DOC:#127; W.P.A.#3 180. 7 folio(s); 5 pieee(s).

English/Spanish.

1794011602

16 January 1794 Don Bucnavcntura Bayhy Vs. lhe succession of Don Augustin Macarty. Proceedings instituted

to compel defendant to pay a past due debt. SP.DOC:#898 ; W.P.A.#3183. 52 folio(s); 29 pieee(s) . Spanish.

1794011603

16 January 1794 W.P.A#3 181 [?J Moved to 1794 100201

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1794011701

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17 January 1794 Proceedings instituted to place Don Andres Almonester y Roxas in charge of the administra tion

of the Charity Hospital San Carlos as donor and founder of same. SP.DOC:#38; W.P.A.#3186. 34 folio(s); 21

picce(s). Spanish.

1794011702

17 January 1794 Margarila Lejeune Ys, Ambrosio Hervert, both residents of Lafourche. Proceedings instituted to

compel defendant to marry her. Plaintiff alleged that the defendant was the father of her illegitimate child.

Defendant denied plaintiffs allegati on. SP.DOC:#986; W.P.A.#3184. 29 folio(s); 17 picce(s), French/Spani sh.

1794012001

20 January 1794 Official proceedings instituted to investigate the death of the Reverend Father Franci sco de

Azuqueca, priest of the parish of St. James, found drowned in the river. SP.DOC:#892; W.P.A.#31~2 . 23

folio(s); 13 picce(s). French/Spanish.

1794012201

22 January 1794 Proceedings instituted by Agate, negra esclava of Don Santiago Liboudais , requesting that an

appraiser be named so she may obtain her freedom. SP.DOC:#37; W.P.A.#3185. 46 folio(s); 30 piece(s).

Spanish.

1794012202

22 January 1794 Don Daniel Clark Y•. the succession of Don Augustin Macarty. Proceedings instituted to

compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 377 pesos I rea l for merchandis e sold to the defendant.

SP.DOC:#918; W.P.A.#3187. 44 folio(s); 24 piece(s). Spanish.

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1794012203

1794 40

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22 January 1794 Bemanlo Labourthe (Laburthe) Vs. the estate of Gabriel Fazende. Proceedings instituted to

compe l defendant 10 pay a past due debt. Gov. / Ximenes. SP.DOC:#1187; W.P.A.#3188. 6 folio(s) ; 5 pieee(s).

French/Spanish.

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27 January 1794 Juan Larralde (Lassaldc) Vs. the estate of Pedro Pujol. Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant 10 pay a past due debt. Gov. / Ximenes. Larralde, Juan; Pujol, Pedro. SP.DOC:#150; W.P.A.#3190. 5

folio(s); 4 piece(s). French/Spanish.

1794012702

27 January 1794 Juan Bautista Olivier Vs. the widow of Don Josef Potely. Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant 10 pay a past due debI of 65 pesos 6 reales. SP.DOC:#45; W.P.A.#3189. 13 folio(s); 10 ,

pieee(s).French/Spanish.

1794012703

27 January 1794 Dona Elena Beier, widow Bienvenut, Vs. the succession of Don Augustin Macarty. Proceedings

instituted to collec t 681 pesos and 4~ reales value received in lumber from Don Juan Baut ista Olivier, late

husband of the plaintiff. SP.DOC:#894; W.P.A.#3191. 16 folio(s); II piece(s). Spanish.

1794012801

28 January 1794 Daniel Clark Vs. Pedro Gueno. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due

debt of 846 pesos on a mortgage of land with houses. SP.DOC:#927; W.P.A.#3192. 9 folio(s); 6 pieee(s).

Spanish.

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28 January 1794 Vincente Miguel (Michel, Micheli) V•. the ..late of Remy Toutln, Proceedings inst ituted 10

compel defendant 10 pay a past due debt . Debt was to be paid with one hundred deer furs because Remy Toutin

was a furier. Remy Toutin employed Indians of Natchitoche s to hunt the animals. Gov. I Ximencs. Migue l ,

Vincent e; Toutin, Remy ; Fiol, Gaspar ; Ouachi ta River; Natchitoches; Indians, (Cades and Chaetae) . SP.DOC:#

_ _ ; W.P.A.#__. 50 folio(s); 0.10 Iincal fool. French/Spanish.

17940 1290 1

29 Janua ry 1794 Be mave Lines Vs. the estate of Josef Basquez. Proceeding s instituted to collect money owed

him for lodging a~d board for; Marie Hernandez Claro, wife of the defendant. their son and a negra slave .

SP.DOC :#41; W.P.A.#3 193. 23 folio(s); 15 piece(s). Spani sh.

17940 12902

29 January 1794 Manuel Prado V•. bidoro Corte•• Proceedings instituted to punis h defendant for breaking

plaintiffs trunk and stealing 496 pesos at the time thc dcfcnd ant was living in the plaintiffs house .

SP.DOC:#923; W.P.A.#3195 . 44 folio(s); 27 piece (s). Spanish.

1794012903

29 January 1794 Testamentry made in consequence of the death of Guillermo Hewite. SP.DOC :#988;

W.P.A.#3196 . 31 folio (s); 19 piece(s). English /Spanish .

17940 1300 1

30 January 1794 Don Juan Jolee V•. Don Luis Beltremleux. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant 10 pay a

past due promissory note . SPDOC:#170; W.P.A.#3197 . 4 folio(s); 4 piece(s). French/Spanish.

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3 I January 1794 Proceedings instituted by Don Manuel Serrano, senior judge of this city, again st a group of

individuals found pract icing forbidden games. SP.DOC:N906; W.P.A.N3362 . IS folio(s); 9 picce(s). Spanish .

1794013 102

31 January 1794 Receipt signed by Mione [1J to Bobert Overt for the credi t of Madame Garic, SPDOC:#__;

W.P.A.#_ _ . Unnumbered folio(s) ; I piece (s). In French.

1794020101

0 1 February 1794 Don Pedro Fel iberto instituted proceedings to obtain the release of a house mortgage .


1704020102

01 February 1794 Roberto Dow Vs. the estate of Augustin Maeatty. Proceedings instituted to compe l defendant

to pay a past due debt. Gov. / Pedesclaux. Dow, Roberto; Maearty, Augustin . SP.DOC:#937 ; W.P.A.#3198. 32

folio(s); 18 piece(s). French/S panish .

1794020301

03 February 1794 Pedro Langtleh e, purdo fibre, Vs. the succession of the late Don Mauricio Conway,

Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due debt for merchandise supplied Conway.

SP.DOC:# 155; W.P.A.#3200. 6 folio(s) ; 5 piece(s). French/Spa nish.

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06 February 1794 Proceedings instituted by Don Prospcro Prion, Commissary of the second precinct, to inform

Don Manuel Serrano, assessor of the intendency and ordinary judge , that Prion caught several individuals

practicing forbidden games in the house of the Cosigny, mil/oro. SP.DOC:#928; W.P.A.#3201. 22 folio(s); 12

pieee(s). Spanish.

1794020602

06 February 1794 Don Santiago Forgueson V•. the successloe of Don Augustin Macal1y. Proceedi ngs instituted

to compel defendant to pay a past due debt of two hundred pesos covering a promissory note issued by the late

Don Augustin Macarty. SP.DOC:#956; W.P.A.#3202. 49 folio(s); 28 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

1794020603

06 February 1794 No abstract. SP.DOC:#_ _ ; W.P.A.#_ _ . Unnumbered folio(s); 2 pieee(s). French.

1794020701

07 February 1794 Martus Bringier Vs. Simon Leblanc. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past

due debt owed for the purchase of slaves. Gov. / Pedesclaux, Bringicr, Marius; Leblanc, Simon; Cantrelle.

Miguel. SP.DOC:#9 14; W.P.A.#3204. 5 folio(s); 4 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

1794020702

07 February 1794 Luis Dusan Vs. the estate of Maurice Conway. Proceedings instituted to compel dcfcndantto

pay a past duc dcbt of 49 pesos. balance due on three invoices for lumber. SP.DOC:# 153; W.P.A.#3203. 8


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1794020703

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07 February 1794 Augustin Dcmnuy, quaneron llbre, Vs. the succession of Don Mauricio Conway. Proceedings

instituted to colle ct from the defe ndant a past duc dcb t of 44 pesos for salaries earned while in the service of

Conway. SP.DOC :#158; W.P.A.#3240 . 6 folio(s); 5 piecc(s). French/Spanish.

1794020801

08 February 1794 Don Luis Gionllina, JU'l:eon Vs. the succession of Don Augustin Maearty , Sr. Procee dings

instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 18 pesos for profe ssional services rendered and

med icines supplied. SP.DOC :#969; W.P.A.#3205. 43 folio(s); 24 picce(s). French/Spanish .

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12 February 1794 Augu~lIna, negra escluvu, Vs, Don Josef Aguilar. Proceedings instituted by Augustina, negra

esclava, aga inst hcr master Don Josef Aguilar to obtain her freedom. SP.DOC:#48; W.P.A.#3206. 57 folio (s); 37

pieee(s). French/Spanish.

179402160 1

16 February 1794 Don Pedro Juzan, Commissary of Indians of the Distr ict of Mobile, solic ited permission to

con trac t matrimony with Dona Pelagia Loreinse, SP.DOC:# I I; W.P.A.#32 I7. 13 folio(s); 9 piece(s).

French/Spanish.

1794021801

18 February 1794 William Deck Vs. Carlotta Boullgny, negra IIbre. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant

to pay a debt owed on a negra slave, Francoise, who died of a hernia before the payment of 100 pesos by the

defendant.. SP.DOC :#94 3; W.P.A.#3207. 10 folio(s); 8 piece (s). French/Spanish.

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18 February 1794 Inventory. lind appraisal mode of the estate of Don Manuel Martines, Lieutenant of the

regiment of Louisiana, deceased . Includes will. SP.DOC:# 126; W.P.A.#3194. 56 folio(s); 36 piecc(s) . Spanish.

179402 190 1

19 February 1794 Don Luis Macarty Y•. the successlon of Don Pedro Pusol. Proceedi ngs instituted to colle ct

some money. Plaintiff appointed Don Felipe Guinault as hi. proxy. SP.DOC:#145; W.PA#3208. 8 foliofs); 6

piecers) . Spanish ,

1794022001

20 February 1794 Don Jose Joaquin Fernandez solicited permission to contract matrimony and submitted the

requested information. SP.DOC:#961; W.P.A.#3212. 5 folio(s); 4 piece(s) . Spanish.

1794022002

20 February 1794 Don Daniel Clam Ys. Pedro Balli)', pardo libre. Proceedings instituted to collect from the

defendant (at present serving time in prison) the sum of 18 pesos and I real for various commodities sold on

credit. SP.DOC:#915; W.PA#32 1I. 3 folio(s); 3 piece(s). Spanish.

1794022003

20 February 1794 Mateo Osten Ys. Santiago Spell. Suit for breach of contract. Defendant agreed 10 deliver 100

barrels of rosin and 25 barrels of tar but did not deliver on time. SP.DOC:#7; W,P,A.#3209. 4 folio(s); 4

piece(s), Spanish.

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20 February 1794 Don Antonio Bonabel Vs. the succession of Don Augustin Macarty. Proceedings instituted to

compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 204 pesos. SP.DOC:#895; W.P.A.#32lO. 47 folio(s); 25 pieee(s).

French/Spanish.

1794022201

22 February 1794 Don Lorenzo Willes Vs. Don Juan Dupuy. Don Lorenzo Willes instituted proceedings

requesting the court to compel Don Juan Dupuy to give a guarantee for :1 certain negra sold to Willes.

SP.DOC:#1402 [?J; W.P.A.#3216. Unnumbered folio ts); 2 piece(s). Spanish.

1794022601

26 February 1794 Don Alejandro Baudln y,. HIlario Boutte. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay

a past due debt of 1246 pesos, the price of several slaves, listed in document , no separate list. SP.DOC:#908;

W.P.A.#3215. II folio(s); 7 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

1794022602

26 February 1794 Don Joseph Piemas, representing Gorge Christian Zahn, V,. the succession of Guillenno

Gayml. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay 3000 pesos for merchandise entrusted to the deceased

Guillermo Gayral. SP.DOC:#167; W.P.A.#3213. 16 folio(s) ; 10 pieee(s). Spanish.

1794022603

26 February 1794 Roberto Hamilton Vs. the succession of Augu,tin Macal1)', Suit for recovery of sugar and

coffee that Hamilton shipped to Jesse Hamilton of Natchez via Macarty's boat. Maearty died before delivery,

and said merchandise Was in Juan Sarpy's possession. SP.DOC:#883; W.P.A.#3214. 9 folio(s); 6 piece (s).

Spanish.

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03 March 1794 Pedro Eehan le V•• Esteban Dumas. Proceeding. instituted to compel defendant to pay a post due

debt for food and medicines supplied by the plaintiff to the defendant for the term of six years . SP.DOC:#9S2;


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06 March 1794 Don Josef Montegut Vs. the succusIon of Mauricio Conway. Proceedings instituted to co mpel

defendant to pay him 35 pesos for medical services rendered to Conway . SP.DOC:#162; W.P.A.#3219. 5

folio(s); 5 piccets). Spanish.

1794031001

10 March 1794 Don Pedro Lacour, Cap tain of the brigantine "EI Correo de I. Nueva Orieans" Vs. the

sueeess ion of Pedro Pujol . Proceedings institut ed to compe l defendant to pay 539 pesos & 2 real es .for salaries

due the crew of said brigantine and supplies furnished to same. SP.DOC :#148; W.P.A.#3221. 5 folio(s); 5

piecefs), French/Spanish.

1794031002

10 March 1794 Don Miguel White Vs. Guillermo Black (Blake). Proceed ings instituted to compe l defendant to

render on account of a negro and merchandise that was given to the defendant during his stay in Plaquemine s.

SP.DOC:#II OI; W.P.A.#3223. 7 folio(s); 6 picccts). English/Spanish.

1794031003

10 March 1794 Francisco Dreux de Genlill,. Vs. Josef Dugucl, • brick-layer and house building eontmelor.

Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 289 pesos for lumber bought to build

houses. SP.DOC :#54; W.P.A.#3220 . 28 folio(s); 24 piece(s). French/Span ish. Very poor condition.

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10 March 1794 Santiago Clark Vs. the succession of Don Augustin Maearty. Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay a past due debt of 225 pesos for management of a certain boat to Natchez. SP.DOC:#917;

W.P.A.#3222. 8 folio(s); 5 piece(s). Spanish.

1794031101

II March 1794 No abstract. Heavily damaged by Scotch Tape. Conservation requircd. SP.DOC:#58;

W.P.A.#__. _ _ folio(s); 4 piece(s). Spanish.

1794031102

I I March 1794 Itemized bill from Durousseau to Madame Garic. Grocery & wine listed. SP.DOC:#__:

W.P.A.#_ _ . _ _ folio(s); 1 piece(s). French.

179403130 I

13 March 1794 Juan de Santa Cruz Ys. the estate of Pedro Pujol. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to

pay a past due debt of 150 pesos plaintiff loaned to the defendant to repair his schooner. SP.DOC:#151;

W.P.A.#3226. 4 folio(s); 4 piece(s). Spanish

1794031302

13 March 1794 Don Juan de La Yillebeuvre Ys. Don G<:nlldo Carriere. Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay a debt. SP.DOC:#19; W.P.A.#3224. 14 folio(s); 9 piece(s) . Spanish.

1794031303

13 March 1794 Juan Bautista Sarpy Ys. the estate of Pedro Pujol. Proceedings instituted to collect debt of 578

pesos. value of cypress boards shipped to Pujol for manufacture into box shooks. SP.DOC:#149; W.P.A.#3225.

21 folio(s); 15 piece(s). French/Spanish.


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14 March 1794 Dona Elena Hcurian, widow or the late Hon, Alderman and Royal Ensign Don Franc lsce Maria

de Regg io Vs, "'"eph Anducsa, of Bamtaria. Proceedings instituted to compe l defe nda nt to pay a past due debt

of one hundred thirty-o ne pesos and six rcales which he furnished defendant in cash and merchandise .

SP.DOC :#96 4; W.P.A.#3229 . 3 folio(s) ; 3 piece(s). Frenc h/Spa nish.

179403 1402

14 March 1794 Don Dan iel Clark V,. Don Jo,ef Poariet, a resident of the Post of Opetusas. Proceedings

instituted requesting the co urt to forward an arrest warrant to the commander of the Pos~ of Opelusas. Warrant

10 be served on Poariet to compel Poariet 10 pay a past due note for 95 pesos 2 rcales. SP.DOC:#92 9;

W.P.A.#3228. 3 folio(s); 4 piccc(s). Spanish.

179403 1403

14 March 1794 Don Daniel Clark Vs, Francisco LaRo .a and Simon Gonzales, partners. Procee dings instituted to

compel defenda nt to pay a past due debt of 524 pesos for merchandise furnis hed 10 them. SP.DOC :#924 ;

W.P.A.#3227. 38 folio (s); 24 piccc(s). English/Spanish .

1794031501

15 March 1794 Don Daniel Clark Vs. Don Tom as Pofrctt, Proceedings instit uted to collect a debt o f seven

hundred and nine pesos balance due from a larger sum. SP.DOC :#921 ; W.P.A.#3230. 26 folio(s) ; 16 piece(s).

French/Spa nish.

1794031 701

17 Ma rch 1794 Andre. Cunnygham Vs, the succcss lon of Pedro Pujol. Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay a debt. SP.DOC :# 152; W.P.A.#323I. 4 folio(s); 4 piecets). English/French/Spani sh.


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17 March 1794 Don Francisco Durey, representing his son, Franelsec Durey, Jr., Vs. Don Jo5cf Bonneville , as

heir of his wife Dona Luisa Allaric. Proceedings instituted to compel defenda nt to pay a past due debt. Plaintiff

alleged that his son was in the service of the defendant's wife, Dona Luisa Allaric, deceased , for six years

without recei ving proper renumeration but only small amounts of money, clothes, etc . SP.DOC :#94I ~

W.P.A.N3233. 93 folio(s) ; [W.P.A. has penciled in "102" as the last folio(s); number. "93" is the origina l written

by the notary .] 6 1 pieee(s). Frenc h/Spanish.

179403 1703

17 March 1794 Don Antonio Benet Vs. the success ion of Don Augustin Macarty. Proceedings instituted to

compel defendant 10 pay a past due no tc for wood in the amount of 107 pesos. SP.DOC:N897; W.P.A.N3232. 7

folio (s) ; 6 picec(s). French/Spanish.

1794031704

17 March 1794 Santiago Felipe Guinault, artomey for Don Juan Bautista Macarty, Vs. the success ion of

Francisco Brunet No abstract. SP.DOC :NI207 ; W.P.A.N32 34. 28 folio(s); 17 pieee (s). Spa nish.

1794031801

18 March 1794 Don Pedro Lacourt, captain of the brigan tine ''EI Ce neo Nueva Orlean s" Vs. the succe sslon of

Ihe laic Don Pedro Pujol , owne r of the brigantine. Proceeding, instituted to compel defendant to pay four

hundred and fifty-nine pes os and four reale s for past due wage s. SP.DOC:N6; W.P.A.N323S. 4 foliots): 4


1794031 802

18 Ma rch 1794 Dr. Frederico Lerban Vs. the es ta te of Maurice Conway. Proceedings insti tuted to compel

defendant to pay 289 pesos for vis its and medical supplies. SP.DOC :N I60; W.P.A.N3237 . 6 folio(s); 6 pieee(s) .

Spani sh .

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18 March 1794 Don Juan Ventura Morales, Royal Officer of America, appointed b)' H.M. chief account of the

Ann)' aml Royal Treasury, V!'I: . Antonio Juarez. Proc eeding s instituted to compe l defendant to pay 8 past due

debt of 300 pesos , balance of 700 pesos. Plaintiff alleged that the defendant agreed to the debt when he bought

a negro from Don Hilario Boutet who had previously mortgaged the negro in favor of the plaintiff.

SP.DOC:#22; W.P.A.#3236. 24 folio(s); 14 pieee(s) . Spanish.

1794031804

18 March 1794 Proceedings instituted by Don Juan Joyce to prove that a certain house located in the Post of

Panzaeola is of the property of the succession of Don Daniel Ward. SP.DOC:#64; W.P.A.#3584 . 89 folio(s); 46

piece(s). Spanish.

1794032001

20 March 1794 Don Bartolome Fahre Denney Vs. Don Guillermo Buller. No abstract. SP.DOC:#968;

W.P.A.#3238 . 22 folio(s); I I piece(s) . Spanish.

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22 March 1794 Luis Llotau, lawye r; Vs. the estate of Maurice Conway. Proceedings instituted to co mpel

defendant to pay 29 pesos due him for the proceedings which he handled due to the dea th of Juana Maearty ,

wife Conway, who died before her husband. SP.DOC:#154; W.P.A.#3239. 3 folio(s); 3 pieee(s). Spanish ,

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24 March 1794 Do n Gabriel Tornbergnc instituted proceedings to submit information to secure copies of ce rtain

proceedings proving he is . resident of New Orleans, SP.DOC:#963; W.P.A.#3241. 6 folio(s); 4 pieee(s),

Spanish,

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26 March 1794 Guillermo Estcfen IWilliam Sleven, I V,. Maurice Conway. Proceedings ins tituted to com pel

defendant to pay a past due dcbt of 38 pesos covering merchandise hc brought from the plaintiff. SP.DOC:# 157;

W.P.A.#3244 . 4 folio(s); 4 piecc(s). Spanish.

1794032602

26 March 1794 Don Roberto Dow , surgeon, Vs, the auceesslon of Don Gabriel Facenda. Proceedings instituted

to compel defendan t to pay a past due debt for medicines and medical trea tments provided by the plaintiff to

Facenda. SP.DOC:# 1137; W.P.A.#3245. 5 folio(s); 4 picce(s). French/Span ish.

1794032603

26 March 1794 Proceedings instituted by Rosalia, negra esc tava of Santiago Martin requesting self-valuation to

obtain hcr freedom. SP.DOC :#36; W.P.A.#3243. 9 folio(s); 7 picce(s). Span ish.

1794032604

26 March 1794 Don Josef Xavier- de Pontalba, attomey of Don Estevan Miro, Vs. Joscf Fernandez, madcr

carpenter, Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to fulfill his par t of a ce rtain agreeme nt. Plaintiff alle ged

the defendant had not fin ished the construct ion of a house. SP.DOC :#2 1; W.P.A.#3242 . 12 folio(s); 8 piece(s) .

French/Spanis h.

179403270 1

27 Ma rch 1794 Don Carlos de Gmndprc, Lieutenant Colonel of Ihe Royal Annies, Vs. the succe ssion of Don

Solomon Malines. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due debt o f 362 pesos and 5 rea les

and the value of a shook of tobacco. Plaintiff alleged Don Solomon Malines owed him the sum and shook of

tobacco for sett leme nt of plaintiffs accounts. SP.DOC :#976; W.P.A.#3246. 13 folio(s); 9 piece(s).

French/Span ish.

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28 March 1794 Don Thomas Dumfonl, cxecutoroCDon Culllermo Panton, Vs.. sucess ion of Don Mauricio

Conway. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due debt. SP.DOC :N 159; W.P.A.N 3248 . 9

folio(s); 7 pieee (s). Spanish.

1794032802

28 March 1794 Thomas Dumfonl, executor of the estate of of David Hodge, Vs. Gilberta Leonard , trea.'iurer of

Willi am Conway & heir of M.ituricio Conn'a)'. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a debt. William

Conway wrote to David Hodge to credit a Mr. Hickory with 117 pesos Hickory owed Hodge. SP.DOC:#161 ;

W.P.A.#3249. 6 folio(s); 5 piece(s). English/Spanish.

1794032803

28 March 1794 Don Mauricio Conway Vs. the successlon of Don Augustin Macarty. Proceedin gs instituted to

compel defend ant to pay a past due debt of 80 pesos. SP.DOC:#916; W.P.A.#3250. 9 folio(s); 7 picce(s).

French/Spanish.

1794032804

28 March 1794 Don Guillcnno Conway Vs. Don Pedro Paulus. Proceedings instituted to co llect from the

defendant 635 pesos. SP.DOC:#3; W.P.A.#3247. 68 folio(s); 39 pieee(s). Spanish.

179403 2901

29 March 1794 Juan Bauti sta Deflandre, carpenter, Vs. Jose Fernandez, carpenter. Proceedings instituted to

compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 215 pesos 6 reales for earnings belonging to the plaint iff and his

brother for work performed for the defendan t. SP.DOC:#939; W.P.A.#3252 . 14 folio(s); 10 pieee(s). Spani sh.


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29 March 1794 Don Tomas Boutin Vs. Don Josef Fernandez. Proceed ings instituted to collect from the

defendant 562 pesos and 5 rcules value received in lumber. SP.DOC :#90 1; W.P.A.#325 1. 16 folio(s) ; 10

pieee(s). Spani sh.

1794033101

31 March 1794 Juan Bodu ln Vs. Simon Durrieau. Procee dings insti tuted requesting the defendant to move his

pigeon house furthe r away from plaintiff's properly . Boduin alleged the pigeon house interfe red with one of the

windows of his home. SP.DOC:#900 ; W.P.A.#3256 . II folio(s) ; 5 pieee(s ). Spanish.

1794033102

31 Marc h 1794 Don DMlel Clark Vs, Anlonlo Raby. Proceedings instituted to compel defe ndant to pay 196

pesos and 3 reales, balance due in favo r of the plaintiff. SP.DOC :#934; W.P.A.#3253 . 9 folio(s) ; 8 pieee(s).

English/Spanish.

1794040101

0 1 April 1794 Franc isco Dubui sson solicited permission to sell the schooner "Santa Thereza ", SP.DOC :#15;

W.P.A.#3254. 3 folio(s); 3 pieee(s). Spanish.

1794040201

02 April 1794 Don Francisco Gutierrez de Anoy o Vs. the succession of Don Augu5tin Macarty. Proceedings

instituted to compel defendant to refund him the sum of 100 pesos. Plaintiff alleged that he de livered the sum to

the late Don Augustin Macarty to have the latter buy for him a small boat and some soap and oil. Plaintiff

furthe r alleged that Maearty died without purchasing anything. SP.DOC :#882 ; W.P.A.#3255. 17 folio(s); II

pieee(s). Spanish.

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03 April 1794 Santia~o Carrick Vs. Juan Sarreau of Lafeurehe. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to

recognize his debt of 404 pesos and pay it. SP.DOC:#951; W.P.A.#3257. folio(s); 4 piece(s). Spanish.

179404050 1

05 April 1794 Don Lui> Gerin Mallcr V, . Monsicur Lachalne [Lachalse] de la Nobillcn:. Proceedings instituted

to compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 94 pesos 2 reales, for merchandise sold the defendant.

SP.DOC:#974; W.P.A.#3258. 7 folio(s); 6 piece(s). French/Spanish.

179404070 1

07 April 1794 Jacobo Gcret [Schere l ?].ca lllenler, Vs. Mr. Lubry [Luis 01)' ?). Criminal proceedings instituted

against Mr. Lubry for beating plaintiff who worked on defendant's house on the Second Coast des Alemands.

Whcn the carpenter called for payment. Lubry "gave him a good beating". SP.DOC:#977; W.P.A.H3 259. 10

folio(s); 9 piece (s). French/Spanish/German ,

1794040901

09 April 1794 No abstract. SP.DOC:H__; W.P.A.H3307. __ folio(s); 14 piece(s). Spanish. Water Damage .

Heavily damaged by Scotch Tape. Conservation required before abstract can be done.

1794041001

10 April 1794 Juan Gal)' Vs. Pedro Gene . Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay balance due of 200

pesos on land with a house at the landing place of New Orleans. SP.DOC:#978; W.P.A.#3261. 8 folio(s); 6

piece (s). Spanish.

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10 April 1794 Don Pmspero Barbin Bellevue Vs. the succession of Don Augustin Macal't)'. Proceedings

instituted to compe l defendan t to pay 24 pesos, value received in cash from Mr. Couroux. SP.DOC:#902;

W.P.A.#3260. 10 folio(s); 7 pieee (s). French/Spanish .

1794041003

10 April 1794 Don Janus Wilcox Vs. Amos Throops. Proceedings instituted to obtain a promissory note from

defendant who was entrusted to collect its value of 1220 pesos. SPDOC:#I IOO; W.P.A.#3262. 81 folio(s); 48

pieee(s). English/Spanish.

1794041101

11 April 1794 Proceedings instituted by Don Pedro Duleidio Barron to obtain a permit to sell the brigantine

"Los Tres Amigos". SP.DOC:# 14; W.P.A.#3263. 4 folio(s); 4 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

1794042301

23 April 1794 Don Arnaldo Magnon Vs. Ihe sucessslon of Don Pedro PO!)·o!. Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay 114 pesos for merchandise sold to the succession. SP.DOC:#142; W.P.A.#3264. 5 folio(s); 6


1794042401

24 April 1794 Information submitted by Juan Bautista Gomez, pardo fib re, to prove he was under the influence

of liquor when enticed by several individuals to gamble with them and then, under the pretense of winning from

him, they took all his valuables. SP.DOC:#979; W.P.A.#3265. 29 folio(s); 16 pieee(s). Spanish.

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1794 57

28 April 1794 Proceedings instituted by Don Pablo Porta to obtain a permit to sell the schooner "La Rosalia ".

SP.DOC:# 13; W,P,A,#3266. 4 folio(s); 4 pieee(s), Spanish ,

1794042802

28 April 1794 Mr. Glapion had a negro esclavo named Francisco Glapion. Glapion told Francisco Glapion that

he would free him if he collected from his friends and relations 600 pesos to pay for his freedom, The slave

collec ted 150 pesos (from which the owner took 10 pesos) and took 140 pesos to Mr. Guaear li to keep, This

money was stolen and the slave is putting himself clear by declaring the truth or the actua l facts. SP,DOC :#982;

W,P.A,#3270, 5 folio(s); 4 pieee(s), French/Spanish,

1794042803

28 April 1794 Don Mi~uel Cantrelle Vs, Felipe Roth. No abstract. SP.DOC:#93 I; W.P.A.#3268, 3 folio(s); 3

piccets), Spanish.

1794042804

28 April 1794 Don Ramon Cane Ys. Joser Hernandez . Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past

due debt of 359 pesos for wood sold to the defendant plus 567 pesos for the service of a negro slave in the

plaintiff's possession, SP.DOC:#930; W.P,A,#3267. 9 folio(s); 6 pieec(s), Spanish.

1794042805

28 April 1794 William Dunbar, executor of the estale of Benjamin Farrar Vs.Thomas Dunford, a. executor of

David Hodge. Proceedings instituted to collect two notes amounting to 759 pesos, SP.DOC:#949; W,P,A.#3269.

__ folio(s); 6 piecets). Spanish .


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30 April 1794 Proceedings instituted by Don Christoval de Armas requesting the court forward an arrest warrant

to the Commander of the Post o f Opelusas to be served on several individuals, residents of said district, to

compel the parties to pay their past due debts. SP.DOC:#889; W.P.A.#3272. 2 folio(s); 2 piece(s). Spanish.

1794043002

30 April 1794 Maria del Cannen Dominguez V•. Don Domingo Langurand, Proceedings instituted to compel

defe ndant to pay her monies for salaries due her and also to obtain 15 pesos monthly to pay her room and board

duri ng her slay in this city. SP.DOC :#946; W.P.A.#3271. 240 folio(s); 1/6 linear foot. Spanish,

179405020 1

02 May 1794 Fctfberto Farge Vs. lhe estate of Pedro Pujol. Proceedings instituted for the colection of 33 pesos

for room and board. SP.DOC:#147; W.P,A,#3273 . I I folio(s); 9 piecc (s). French/Span ish.

1794050202

02 May 1794 Maleo Hostin V•. Josef Fernandez. Proceedings instituted to compel defend ant to pay a past due

debt of 88 pesos. value of several barre ls of limc supplied to defendan t. SP.DOC:#987 ; W.P.A.#3275. 16

folio(s); 15 piece(s). Spani sh.

1794050203

02 May 1794 Inven tory, and appraisal of the estate of Feux Reverend Perre PI Francois de Azuqueca, deceased,

of St. James Parish, "Cote de Cabahan-noces aux Aeadiene ". SP.DOC:#887; W.P.A.#3274. 159 folio(s); 1/6

linear foot. French/Spanish.

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05 May 1794 Juan Bautista Riviere Vs. Don Antonio Durand. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay

a debt. SP.DOC:#20; W.P.A.#3276. 9 folio(s); 7 piece(s). French/Spanish.

179405050 1

05 May 1794 Juan Eugenio Servantes V!i. thc success ion of Don Pcdro Pujol. Proceedings instituted to collect

from the defendants 13 pesos for wages earned by the plaintiff in his capacity of sailor aboard a brigantine

owned by the late Don Pedro Pujol. SP.DOC:# 144; W.P.A.#3278. 3 folio(s); 3 piece(s). [One piece tom into two

piece(s) ]. French/Spanish.

1794050502

02 May 1794 Official proceedings instituted against Josef Martinez. Diego del Valle. Antonio Sanchez, Miguel

Pitaluga, and Juan Bautista & Pedro. negros esc/avos of Don Pedro Viroso, charged with gambling in the Viroso

house. Defendants were arrested at two o'clock in the morning by Don Josef Cruzat , sub-lieutenant of the

Regiment of Louisiana, assisted by the clerk of court and several soldiers. who confiscated a deck of playing

cards and 15 pesos. SP.DOC:#912; W.P.A.#3280. 12 foliots); 8 pieee(s). Spanish.

1794050503

05 May 1794 Don Gulllcnno Dunbar, executor of Don Edgard Galludet Vs. the succession of Mauricio Conway.

Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 168 pesos & 7 reales. SP.DOC:#156;

W.P.A.#3279. 13 folio(s); 9 piece (s). In English, French and Spanish.

1794050601

06 May 1794 Don Andres Cunningham Vs. Samucl Cuper. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a

past due debt for medic ines and foods supplied by the plaintiff during the time the defenda nt was sick.

SP.DOC:#926; W.P.A.#3297 . 5 folio(s); 4 piece(s). Spanish.

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07 May 1794 Don luis Pcltic d. Lause V, . Don AI.jlllldro Baudin. Proceedings instituted to compe l defendant

to return 400 pesos, which sum was overpaid to the defendant. SP.DOC:# 1222; W.P.A,#328I. 33 folio(s); 20


1794050801

08 May 1794 Pedro Frcne Corcho n solicited pennission to contract matrimony with Isabel Borigny Lela [Hila ?]

for which purpose he submited thc required information. SP.DOC:#933; W,P.A.#3283, 4 folio(s); 4 piecet s).

Spanish.

1794050802

08 May 1794 Bltuar. negra Ilbre, V,. Don Jo, d Fernandez, Proceedings instituted to compel defend ant to pay a

past due note of 20 pesos and for 24Y, days work performed by a negro hired by the defendant from the

plain tiff. SP.DOC:#907 ; W.P.A.#3282. 7 folio(s); 6 piece(s). Spanish.

1794050901

09 May 1794 Fran" Merccnano Y,. the succession of Don Pedro Pujol. Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay a past due promissory note. SPDOC:#143; W.P.A.#3285. 3 folio(s); 3 picce(s).

French/Spanish.

1794050902

09 May 1794 Jullll Bayllc, boatswain of the mail brig of New Orleans, Vs, the estate of Don Pedro Pujol.

Proceedings insti tuted to compel defendant to pay 182 pesos 1 real due as wages. SP.DOC:#140; W.P.A.#3284.


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10 May 1794 Beni to Alom requested a one year extension on his debts of 3056 pesos , SP.DOC :#47;

W,P,A.#3286 , 4 folio(s); 4 piece (s), Spanish.

1794051201

12 May 1794 Proceedings instituted by Maria Luisa , negra esc lava of Mr.Colet, requesting self-valuation to

obtain her freedom. SP.DOC:#28; W,P.A.#3287, II folio(s); 7 piccc(s), Spanish,

1794051202

12 May 1794 Don Andre s Fernandez Vs. Don Jo.ef Fernandez. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to

pay a past due deb t of 600 pesos, Plaintiff alleged that the defendan t agreed to pay him the money in the term

of one yea r as value of Juan Bautista, negro esctavo. whom he sold to said defendant. As security. defendant

mor tgaged Juan Bautista in his favor. SP,DOC:#965; W,P,A,#3288 , 8 folio(s); 6 piecefs). Spanish ,

179405130 I

13 May 1794 Laburrh e & Barriere Vs. lite estate of Pedro Pujol, owner of a brigantin e ''EI Correa de Nueva

Orleans", Proceedings instituted to compel defen dan t to pay a past due debt of 471 pesos , Plaintiff allegedly

furnished Pujol many articles for his usc while he WaS sick and materials for his brigantine , SP.DOC :#139;

W,P,A,#3289 , 29 foliots); 26 piecefs), Spanish,

1794051302

13 May 1794 Don Lui. Julian Guerin, as trustee appointed for lite e", dilon of Ihe late Don Lui. Boisdote Vs,

lite succession of Don Marlin Navarro. Proceedings instituted to compe l defen dan t to pay a past due debt of 300

pesos. value of two barrels of indigo delivered by Don Luis Boisdore to Don Carlos de la Chaise by order of the

late Don Martin Navarro. SP,DOC :#98 1; W,P,A,#3291. 5 folio(s) ; 5 piece(s) , French/Spanish,

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13 May 1794 J(nCr Fernandez Vs. his crediton: Proceedings 'instituted to request an ex tension of time to satisfy

all his debt s. Creditors arc listed . SP.DOC:#759; W.P.A.#J2 90. 67 folio(s); 41 piece(s). Spanish .

1794051304

IJ May 1794 Simon Gonzales Vs. Francl sco La Rosa. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to render him

accounts of thc business partnership they made . SP.DOC :#975; W.P.A.#JJ34. 82 folio(s); 50 pieee (s).

English/Span ish.

1794051401

14 May 1794 Don Bonaventura Collel Vs, Messes. Luis Delabaume & Jo.ef Lesyen, of the Post of New Madrid.

Proceedings instituted requesting the court to forward an arrest warrant to the Commander of the Post of New

Madrid to be served on the defendants to compel them to comply with the specifications of a certain agreement.

SP.DOC :#92 5; W.P.A #J29 3. 9 folio(s); 8 piece(s). French /Spanish.

1794051402

14 May 1794 Don Juan Bautista Darby, Commander of New Iberia, Vs. Don Alejandro Baudin. Proceedin gs

instituted requesting the acknowledegment of a signature. Plaintiff alleged that the defendant . as legal age nt of

the minors of Don Francisco leDes [Lcdce 1]. the successor of the legal agent Monsieur Saloman, paid the debt

he owed the succession. SP.DOC:#807; W.P.A.#3292. 6 folio(s); 5 piece (s). French/Spani sh.

1794051 601

16 May 1794 Genoveba Binet Vs. Pelagia Ciuilol Proceedings instituted to collect from the defendant 28 pesos

& IS rcal es. SP.DOC :#50; W.P.A#J277. __ folio(s); 4 piece (s). French/Spanish.


1794051701

1794 63

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17 May 1794 Should be 179405140 I. Microlilmcd at 179405170 I but located at 179405140 I. SP.DOC:#925 ;

W.P.A.#3293.

1794051702

17 May 1794 No abstract. SP.DOC:#__; W.P.A.#_ _ . 9 pieee(s). Heavily damaged by Scotch Tope.

Conservation required.

1794051901

19 May 1794 Proceedi ngs instituted by Bernardo Izurra (alios) Pantaleon as guardian and tutor of the minor

Carlos, muiato, natural son of Carlos Begin , decea sed, and the latter's slave, Marin, in order that Carlos may

claim his rights to the estate of his deceased father. SP.DOC:#1104; W,P.A.#3294. 76 folio(s); 43 piece(s) .

French/Spanish.

1794052001

20 May 1794 Mdm. Feleeiana Dubrieul, Widow of Amelol " S Joscf Fernandez. Proceedings institutcd to compel

defendant to pay past due notes for work performed by her negro amounting to 21 pesos. SP.DOC:#940;

W.P.A.#3295. 9 folio(s); 8 piece (s). French/Spanish.

1794052201

22 May 1794 Don Christoval Badia solicited permission to sell the frigate "La Paloma". SP.DOC:#12;

W.P.A.#3296. I folio(s); 2 piece(s). Spanish.

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23 May 1794 Don Juan Riviere V,. Pmspem Pior. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due

debt of 821 pesos 2 rcalcs. SP.DOC:#24; W.P.A.#3298. 12 folio(s); 9 piece(s). French/Spanish.

1794052601

26 May 1794 Don Roberto D0"" surgeon, Vs. the success ion of Madam Theresa Gallard, widow Gnmdpn:.

Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due debt for medicines and medical lreannents

rendered by the plaintiff to Galla rd, SP.DOC:#166; W,P.A.#330I. 6 folio(s); 5 piecet s). Span ish, '

1794052602

26 May 1794 Don Pmsperu Prior Vs. His creditors. Proceedings instituted to obtain a moratorium of two years

to pay the sum owed his credi tors, Plaintiff alleged that he suffered cons iderable losses in his business. and in

the shipwreck of the brigantine "EI foben [?] Josef' in which he lost more than 12.000 pesos , Credi tors listed.

SP,DOC :#IO; W,P.A.#3300, 31 fol io(s); 20 piecets). French/Spanish,

179405270 1

27 May 1794 John Collins, of Opelousas, as legal agent for Charles Percy of Natche z Vs. Henry Hergereder and

Henry Raper of Opelousas. Proceedings institu ted to collect 1000 pesos owed to Percy, SP.DOC :#16;

W,P,A.#3302-A , 6 folio(s) ; 4 picccts), Spanish,

1794052702

27 May 1794 Don Claudio Fran" Girod Vs. Mr. __ Dumaine. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to

pay a debt. SP.DOC :#980; W,P.A.#32 99. 7 folio(s); 6 piece (s). French/Spanish.

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27 May 1794 Proceedings instituted by Don Manuel Monsanto requesting ha¥iRg the Board Of Creditors to

grant him a moratorium of three years to meet all his old debts. SP.DOC:#29; W.P.A.#3302. 49 folio(s); 30

piece(s). English/Spanish.

1794053101

31 May 1794 Don Santiago Felipe Guinault, as legal agent for Don Luis Macari)' Vs, the succcssloe of Don

Pedro Pujol. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay 97 pesos for expenses incurred by towing the

brigantine "EI Correo" owned by the late Don Pedro Pujol back to this port, The vessel broke its moorings and

went aground a distance from the port during the last hurricane. SPDOC:#146; W.P.A.#3303. 6 folio(s); 5

piece (s). Spanish.

179406020 1

02 June 1794 Juan Bautista Rivlere Vs. Pmsperc Prieur, bonower, and Manuel Monsanto, endoner. Proceedings

instituted to compel defendant to pay a note for 260 pesos owed Riviere. SP.DOC:#26; W.P.A.#3304. 5 folio (s);

4 pieee (s). Spanish.

1794060202

02 June 1794 Proceedings instituted against Don Antonio Ximenez for selling alcholie beverages to slaves

without license. SPDOC:#1103; W.P.A.#305. 16 folio(s); 10 piece(s). Spanish.

1794060301

03 June 1794 Juan Hehrnnl Vs, Don Valeriano Leblanc. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a

note due four years ago. A letter said that Gabriel Rufus and Lachapelle were ordered to release a cargo by

Leblanc , commander of the Post of Avoyelle s, and Leblanc had promised to pay for the aforesaid cargo.

SP.DOC:#983; W.P.A.#3306. 7 folio(s); 6 pieee(s). French/Spani sh.

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03 June 1794 Moved to April 9,1 794. SP.DOC:#_ _ ; W.PA#3307.

179406070 1

07 June 1794 Don Cirilo Farc ndc V,. Josef Fernandez. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past

due debt of 60 pesos for a negro hc hircd. SP.DOC:#960; W.P.A.#3309. 5 folio(s); 4 piecc(s). Frcnch/Spanish .

1794060702

07 June 1794 Pedro Martin V,. Messrs. Andry, Frieu, Fomvergne. Proceedings instituted to collect from the

defenda nts 60 pesos for wages as per a theatrical contract. SP.DOC:#9; W.P.A.#3308. 10 folio(s); 7 pieee(s).

French/Spanish.

179406 1101

II June 1794 Proceedings instituted by Don Francisco de Sales Badillo requesting appointment to the official

position of Attorney G.encral of this province; position renounced by Don Antonio Mendez. in favor of Badillo.

SP.DOC:N899; W.P.A.#33 10. 42 folio(s); 27 piece(s). Spanish.

1794061201

12 June 1794 Gulllenno Dcsprau Vs, the residents of Bellevue. Proceed ings instituted by Guillermo Desprau

requesting that the residents pay him room and board. Dcsprau alleged that he acted as agent for the residents of

Bellevue . While acting as their agent at the Post of Opelousas, he paid 50 pesos for room and board at the

house of Don Claudio Chabot. Therefore, he requested that the residents reimburse him. SP.DOC:#950;

W.P.A.N33 I I. 6 folio(s); 5 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

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14 June 1794 1794061401 should be 794061201. Microfilmed at 1794061401 but located at 1794061201.

SPDOC:#950 ; W.P.A.#33 I I.

1794061601

16 Junc 1794 Don Santiago Harrik Vs, the succcssion of Don Pcdro PIIyol. Proceedings instituted to compel

dcfcndant to pay 46 pesos which he supplied to the deceased Pedro Puyo l to pay the crew of his brigant ine "EI

Corrc o de Nueva Orleans". SP.DOC :# 141; W.P.A.#3313. 4 folio(s); 4 piece(s). French/Span ish.

1794061602

16 June 1794 Don Juan Friochc Vs. Don luis Glovcllin.. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a

past due debt of 1368 pounds [£ ?]. and two "sueldos" and six "dineros"; equal to 273 pesos and 5 reales , value

of medicines supplied to defendant by plainti ff on commission from their owner, Mr. Barron. SP.DOC :#18;

W.P.A.#3312 . 12 folio(s) ; 8 piece (s). French/Spanish.

1794062001

20 June 1794 Don Santiago Carrik Vs. Don Pedro Dubroy, Proceed ings instit uted to compel defendant to pay a

past due deb t of 1425 pesos and 5 reales. SPDOC:#920; W.P.A.#3314. 4 fo1io(s); 4 piece(s). Spanish.

1794062301

23 June 1794 Pedro Bemansou Vs. Josef Fernandez. Proceedings instituted to collec t from the defendant 27

pesos and 4 reale s, value received in bread. SPDOC:#911 ; W.P.A.#33! 5. 3 folio(s); 3 pieee (s). Spanish.


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28 June 1794 Don Jo.ef Cruzar Vs. Don Zenon Vals. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past

due note for 80 pesos, as the last payment for a house bought by the defendant. SP.DOC:#17; W.P.A.#3316. 14

folio(s); 9 piece(s). Spanish.

1794070201

02 July 1794 Don Hnnorato FortIer Vs, Hanly, multuo libre, Proceed ings instituted to compel defendant to pay a

past due debt. SP.DOC:#967; W.PA#33 17. 3 folio(s); 3 piece(s). French/Spanish.

179407030 1

03 July 1794 Crimin al proceedings insti tuted against Estcvan, negro esclovo of Don Augustin Macart y, accused

of robbing Don Vincent Fortuniche, Estcvan was found guilty and sentenced to five years in the New Orleans

prison. SP.DOC:#953; W.PA#3320. 85 folio(s); 49 piecefs). Spanish.

179407090 I

09 July 1794 Proceedings instituted by Don Gilbero Amy. legal agent of the late Don Miguel Cornier in the

Post of Ope lousas. to compel several resident s of that post to pay the debts they owe to the succession of said

Don Miguel Cornier. SP.DOC:#89 I; W,P.A.#3318. 7 folio(s) ; 5 piece(s). French/Spanish.

179407 1001

10 July 1794 Don Mathias de Alpuenlc Vs. Don Thoma. Dunfonl. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to

pay 234 pesos and I real for money loaned to him. SP.DOC:#27; W.P,A.#33 19. 6 1 folio(s); 40 piece(s).

Spanish .


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15 July 1794 Inventory, and appraisal made of the estate of Don Gabricl Peynour, deceased. SP.DOC:# 1 25 ~

W.P.A.#3321. 125 folio(s); III' linear foot. Frcnch/Spa nish.

179407290 1

29 July 1794 Maria Teresa Chcval, partla libre, Vs. Don .Alan Serm. Proceedings instit uted by the plaintiff to

compel the defen dan t to pay a past due debt of 73 pesos 3 reales for food and clothe s. SP.DOC :#33;

W.P.A.#3322. 5 folio (s); 4 picce(s). Spanish.

1794072902

29 July 1794 Don Francisco Durey, representing Juan Bautista and Basilio Allarie and In behalf of his wife,

Dona Fmncisca All aric, Vs. The succe ssion of Dona Maria Luisa Allaric. Proceedings instituted to compe l

defendant to surrender 600 pesos. Durcy alleged that the persons he represe nted were the only heirs of their

sister, the late Dona Jacinta Allaric . Dona Jacinta Allaric was bequeathed the 600 pesos by the ir brother- in-law.

Don Carlos Brazeau. It was to be paid after the death of the Brazeau's wi fe, Dona Maria Luisa Allaric, as

written in Brazeau's last will and testament. Plaint iff further alleged that since Dona Maria Luisa Allarie and

Dona Jacinta Alla ric were deceased, the money should be paid to the persons he represented. SPDOC:#53 ;

W.P.A.#3323 . 98 folio (s); "" linear foot. French/Spanish. Poor condition.

1794 080301

03 August 1794 Proceedings instituted by Don Luis Hector, Baron de Caro nde let, Knight of the Order of St.

John, Brigadier of the Royal Army, Governor and General Intendent and Royal Vice -Patron of the Provinces of

Loui siana and Western Florida, and Inspector of their Veteran Troops and Militia , to have the court clerk

investigate the death of Don Juan R. Colland 's properties as there was a minor heir. SPDOC:#922;

W.P.A.#3324. 22 folio(s); 13 piece(s) . Spanish.

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04 August 1794 Don Santiago Ganick Vs. the successtoe of Don Augustin Macarty. Proceedings instituted to

co mpel de fendant to pay a past due debt of 13 pesos 511: rcales for several items sold to defenent.

SP.DOC :#9 19; W.P.A.#3325 . 5 folio(s); 5 piece(s). Spanish.

1794080601

06 August 1794 Juan Bauti sta Labatutt, attorney of luis Badin, Vs, Pedro Paul es. No abstract. SP.DOC :#4 ;

W.P.A.#3326 . 26 folio (s); 15 picccts). French/Spanish.

1794080701

07 August 1794 Don Hilario Bouret, a, substitute proxy for Don Carlos St Vincent, Vs. Don Aljandro Baudln,

as proxy for the heirs of Don Juan Fraect aco Lcdce. Proceedings instituted against the defendant requesting the

court declare null and void the power of attorney given defend ant by the heirs of Don Juan Franc isco Lede c .

Plaintiff alleged he was appo inted the heirs' proxy with posteriori ty to the defendant's appoi ntment.

SP.DOC :#1112; W.P.A.#3328 . 15 folio(s); 9 piccc (s). French/Spanish.

1794080702

07 August 1794 Inventory , and appraisal made of the estate of Don Augustin Fabre, dece ased . Includes

proceedings instituted by Lorenzo Fabre to obtain the inheritenc e left by Augustin Fabre, his brother.

SP.DOC:#958; W.P.A.#3327. 74 folio(s); 43 piecets). French /Spanish.

1794081201

12 August 1794 Inventory, and appraisal made of the estate of Dona Luisa Cararnuche, deceased..

SP.DOC:#129; W.P.A.#3329. 170 folio(s ); 1/6 linear foot. Spanish.

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13 August 1794 Don Santiago Carrick Vs. Anlonio Martinez. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay

a past due debt of 338 pesos and 31/2 reales for merchandise sold to the defendant. SP.DOC:#932; W.P.A.#3330.

6 folio(s); 5 piece(s). French/Spanish .

1794082001

20 August 1794 Proceedings instituted by Teresa, negra slave of Don Estevan Liciard, to obtain her freedom.

SP.DOC:#32; W.P.A.#333I. 4 fo1io(s); 4 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

1794082002

20 August 1794 Will of Don Andres Almonester. See the abstract in Black Books. SP.DOC:#_ _ ;

W.P.A.#_ _ . 17 folio(s); 12 piecc(s). Spanish.

179408220i

22 August 1794 Don Andres Fernandez vs. Don Luls L1otan. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay

a past due balance of 119 pesos 4 reales. Fernandez alleged that balance was caused by the alienation of a

certai n property . SP.DOC:#I ; W.P.A.#3332. 7 folio(s); 5 pieee(s) . Spanish.

1794082202

22 August 1794 Inventory , and appraisal made of the estate of Don Antonio Bono, deceased.. Includes will.

SP.DOC:#903; W.P.A.#3333 . 7 I folio(s) ; 41 piece(s). Spanish.

1794082301

23 August 1794 Moved to May 13, 1794. SP.DOC:#970; W.P.A.#3334.

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26 August 1794 Don Hilario Boutet solicited permission to se ll several slave s at auction. some of which we re

mortgaged to Don Juan Ventura Morales and Dona Juana Macarty. SP.DOC:#909; W.P.A.#3335. 6 folio(s) ; 4

pieee (s). Spanish .

1794082701

27 August 1794 Moved to 05 September 1800. SP.DOC:#975; W,P.A.#3336.

1794090 101

oI September 1794 Receipts of payme nts made by M' Cade t Monlo n to Don Juan de Castanedo.

SP.DOC:#__. W.P.A.#__. 2 pieee(s). Spanish.

1794090401

04 September 1794 Inventory, and appraisal made of estate of Don Pedro Echartc, deceased . SP.DOC :#13 4;

W.P.A.#3337. 53 fol io(s); 30 pieee (s). Spanish.

1794090601

06 September 1794 Don Roberto Dow Vs. the successten of Antonio Bono. Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay a past due deb t, for medic ines and medical treatments rendered by plai ntiff to Bono.

SP.DOC :#947 ; W.P.A.#3338. 3 folio (s); 3 pieee(s). Spanis h.

1794091301

13 September 1794 Proceedings instituted by Magdalena [Mariana ?], negra iibre, to obtain the freedom of her

son, Pedro . negro slave of Don Vincente Rilleux. SP.DOC:#31; W.P.A.#333 9. 19 folio(s); 11 pieee (s). Span ish.


1794091501

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15 September 1794 Inventory, and appraisal made of estate of Josef Angeline, deceased. SP.DOC :N888;

W.P.A.N3340. 99 folio(s); 57 pieee(s). Includes will. French/Spanish.

1794091601

16 September 1794 Teresa Billeron , legitimate wife of Renate Rapicout [Rapicaul t], requesting that a certain

amount of money justly due her be paid from the properties of her husband. SP.DOC:N913; W.P.A.N334J. 26

folio(s); 16 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

1794091701

17 September 1794 Don Santiago Freret Vs. the succession of Tomas Boutin. Proceedings instituted to collect

from the defend ant 20 I pesos and 6 reales. Plainti ff requested payment from the proceed s of the sale of

Boutin's properties at public auction, SP.DOC:N809; W.P.A.N3342. 5 folio(s); 4 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

1794091801

18 September 1794 Inventory and appraisal of the estate of Luis Augusto Broussin, deceased. SP.DOC:N896;

W.P.A.#3344. 15 folio(s); 10 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

1794091802

18 September 1794 Don Rafael Ramos Vs. Juan Luis,pardo llbre. Proceedings institute d to compel defendant to

pay a past due debt of 250 pesos. SP.DOC:#35; W.P.i\. #3343. 6 folio(s); 4 pieee(s), French/Spani sh.

1794092001

20 September 1794 Don Franci sco Husey V•. Don Sanliago Karrick. Proceedings instituted 10 compel defendant

to surrender a number of slaves entrusted to his care . Pla intiff alleged defendant sold them illegally and kept the

money. SP.DOC :#39; W.P.A.#3346. 279 folio(s); 1/6 linear fool. (Folio(s) 11 - 15 missing ?) English/Spa nish.


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25 September 1794 Don Alejandro Baurc V5. the sucecsslen Moreau. Proceedings instituted to co llect from the

defendant 25 pesos. SP.DOC:N904; W.P.A.N3347. 3 folio(s); 3 piece(s). French/Spanish.

1794092502

25 September 1794 Mimy, pardo esc/avo of Pablo Azenard, instituted proceeding s to obtain her freedom.


1794092601

26 September 1794 Request and allowance of a five year moratorium to Richard Devall to pay 6249 pesos to

his cred itors. SP.DOC:N944; W.P.A.#3351. 12 folio(s); 8 pieee(s). English/Spanish.

1794092701

27 September 1794 Don Juan Serra, captain and owner of the brigantine "La Amable Julia", lacked the funds to

pay the expenses of the brigantine and for the trip he was about to make. He solicited 1000 pesos to cover the

expenses of the trip and mortgaged his brigantine as security for said amount. SP.DOC:#43; W.P.A.N3349. 2

folio(s); I piece(s). Spanish.

1794092702

27 Septem ber 1794 Jose Trevino , merchant, Vs. the estate of Pedro Echarte. Proceedings instituted to have the

debt of 295 pesos [price for a negro slave] included with the others of the creditors and paid. SP.DOC:#135;

W.P.A.#3350 . 8 folio(s); 6 piece(s). Spanish.

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1794093001

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30 September 1794 Pedro Visoso [?I Vs, Pedro Polledo. No abstract. SP.DOC:#40; W.P.A.#3352. 74 folio fs); 48

picce (s). French/Spanish.

1794100201

02 October 1794 Thomas Dunfon! Vs. Nicolas Cayeux, Proceedings instituted to collcct 50 pesos, balance due

on a 100 peso note. SPDOC :#945; W.P.A.#3181. 5 folio(s); 4 piece(s). French/Spanish.

1794 10080 1

08 October 1794 Inventory, and apprai sal made of the estate of Don Luis Guerin Molle, deceascd .

SPDOC:#973; W.P.A.#33S3. 142 folio(s); 1/ 12 linear foot. French/Spanish.

179410090 I

09 October 1794 Don Jose Trevino Vs. Don Juan Josef Tlreran [Tixeran], Proceed ings instituted to compel

defendant to pay 80 pesos. Plaintiff alleged that sold him a certain house, for the price of 500 pesos, for which

sum, the plaintiff gave him 20 pesos in cash and two negros, both valued at 560 pesos, leaving a balance due

the defendant of 80 pesos which defendant promised to pay. SPD OC:#25; W.P.A.#33S4. 6 folio(s); 4 piece (s).

Spanish.

1794101 101

I I October 1794 Don luis Den tlll)' de Bertin Vs, Don F""," Jone guer [Senlgulr ?). Proceedings instituted to

compel defen dant to pay a past due debt. SPDOC:#942; W.P.A.#3355. 8 folio(s); 6 piece(s) . French/Spanish.


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13 October 1794 Angelica, negra esclava of Dona Ma. Bienvenu. instituted proceedings to obtain her freedom

from her owner SP.DOC:#49; W.P.A.#3356. 22 folio(s); 16 pieee(s). Spanish.

1794101302

13 Oetober 1794 Inventory, and appraisal made of the estate of Francisco Ayme, deceased. SP.DOC:#I32 ;

W.P.A.#3357 . 298 folio(s); V. linear foot. French/Spanish.

1794101601

16 October 1794 Francisco Astier, legal agent of Antonio Simian, Vi. Jacobe Schnell . Proceedings instituted to

compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 242 pesos and 4 reale s, Defendant mortgaged a negra, as security.

SP.DOC :#893; W.P.A.#3358. 7 folio(s); 5 piecc(s). Frcnch/Spanish.

1794101801

18 Octobcr 1794 Bartolome Bautista, pardo fibre, Vs, Juan Lafrance. Plaintiff instituted proceedings to compel

defendant to pay 80 pesos remaining from 180 total due. SP.DOC:#905; W.P.A.#3359. 4 folio(s); 4 piece(s).

Spanish.

1794102501

25 October 1794 Don Josef Antonio de Hoa, admini strator of the royal revenue in louisiana, Vs. Don Francisco

Berluchau. Proceed ings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 200 pesos which he loaned to

defendant. Defendant mortgaged a certain lot of property as security. SP.DOC:#23; W.P.A.#3360. 7 folio(s); 5

piece(s). Spanish.

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31 October 1794 Dona Juana Macarty requested that skilled workmen examine the house that Don Barthol ome

Laffon built for her. The house was supposed to be 2 stories. but he was unable to finish because be did not

have the strength to eontinue . SP.DOC:#52; W.P.A.#336 1.__ folio(s); 1/6 linear fool. French/Spanish/L atin.

1794103102

3 1 October 1794 Moved to January 31, 1794. SP.DOC:#906; W.P.A.#3362.

17941 10101

0 1 November 1794 Antonio Lozada Vs. Pedro Guerrero. Proceedings instituted to punish defendant for

mistreating a negra slave. Plaintiff alleged that defendant hired from the plaintiff a certain negra and mistreated

her thereby causing her to have a miscarriage. SP.DOC:#34; W.P.A.#3363. 19 folio(s); 13 piece(s).

French/Spanish.

1794110501

05 November 1794 Moved to 12 September 1795. SP.DOC:#128; W.P.A.#3364.1

7941 11301

13 November 1794 Moved to 29 November 1794. SP.DOC:#42; W.P.A.#3365.

1794 11 150 1

15 November 1794 Pedro !'hlllver Vs. Juan Bautista Bolssel, resident of Baton Rouge. Proceedings instituted to

compel defendant to pay 131 pesos and 5 reales that the defendant owed him as follows: 101 pesos reeeived in

cash and 30 pesos and 5 reales for value received in merchandise. SP.DOC:#8; W.P.A.#3366. 6 folio(s); 4

piece (s). French/Spa nish.

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19 November 1794 Gabriel Fonvcrgnc V, . the estate of Franelsce Aime. Proceedings instituted requesting a

deed for a piece of land on St. Louis Street that Aime sold to Fonvergne, his son-in-law, for 600 pesos as part

of the dowry of Aime's daughter, the plaintiff's wife. Since Aime died without making and signing the deed,

plaintiff entered suit against the estate. SP.DOC:# 133; W.P.A.#3367. 10 folio(s); 7 pieee(s). Spanish.

1794112201

22 November 1794 Thomas Claudio Bagnct Vs, the estate of Pedro Echarte. Proceedings instituted to collect

140 pesos due for salaries plainti ff earned while in the employ of the defendant. SP.DOC:#137; W.P.A.#3368.

17 folio(s); 12 pieee(s). Spanish.

1794112601

26 November 1794 Proceeding s instituted by Josef Joaquin Fernandez requesting that the city surveyor measure

a piece of land sold to him by Don Bernave Chaix [1]. SPDOC:#954; W.P.A.#3370. 15 foiio(a); 12 pieee (s).

Spanish.

1794112602

26 November 1794 Bemanlo Mayaux Vs, babel Robin, purdu libre. No abstract. SP.DOC:#46; W.P.A.#3369. 23

folio(s); 18 pieee(s). Spanish.

1794112801

28 November 1794 Elena Delhommer, negra iibre, instituted proceedings to obtain the freedom of her 12 year

old nephew, a slave of the succession of Don Francisco Delery. SP.DOC:#51; W.P.A.#337I. 8 folio(s); 5

piecc(s). Spanish.

Abstrncts orSome Colonial Coun Records

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1794 79

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29 November 1794 Don Juan Luis Marc tceu, captain of the frigate ' The Mississippi' , filed a protest before the

authorities conce rning the damages suffered by the vessel under his command. SP.DOC:#42; W.P.A.#3365 . 13

folio(s); 9 piece(s), Spani sh.

1794 112902

29 November 1794 Pedro Martin Argate Vs. the estate of Josef de Arazena, Reli gous Capp~. No Abstract.

SP.DOC :#88S; W.P.A.#337 4. 5 folio(s); 4 pieee(s). Spanish.

1794 112903

29 Nove mber 1794 Ma riana, mulala Iibre, Vs. the esta te of Pedro Echarte. Proceeding s insti tuted to comp e l

defendant to pay a deb t. SP.DOC:#136; W.P.A.#3372. 8 folio(s); S piece(s). Spanish.

1794112904

29 November 1794 Don Santiago LeDuc, 3urgeon, V3. the suceessfon of Don Franelsco Orsel. Procee dings

instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 189 pesos and 3 reales for profes sional services

rendered and medicines supplied to the late Don Francisco Orsel. SP.DOC:#168; W.P.A.#3373. __ folio(s);

1/6 linear foot. French/Spanish.

179412020 1

02 December 1794 Antonio Doriocourt solicited permission from authorities to sell several slaves he owned.

SP.DOC:#948; W,P.A.#337S. 3 folio(s); 3 piccets). Spani sh.

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05 Decem ber 1794 Santiago Felipe Guinault, attorney of Don Francisco Guerin, Vs. the succession of Don

Pedro Peyraux. Plaintiff. through his legal agent. instituted proceedings to compel defendant to pay a past due

dcbt of 1900 pesos 2 reales. SP.DOC:#7; W.P.A.N3 376. 99 folio(s); 55 picce(s). French/Spanish.

1794120601

06 December 1794 Inventory. and appraisal made of the estate of Don Luis Antonio Calogne, deceased.

SP.DOC:N935; W.P.A.#3377. 40 folio(s); 27 piecc(s). French/Spanish.

179412 1201

12 December 1794 Proceedings instituted by the governor of Louisiana to suspend all judicial cases until 7 Jan

1795 because of the 8 Dec 1794 fire. SP.DOC:N890; W.P.A.N33 78. _ _ folio(s); 2 piece(s). Spanish.

1794122001

20 December 1794 Proceedings instituted by Enrique, negro esc/avo of Monsieur Roman. requesting a change

of owners for the price of his valuation. SP.DOC:N2; W.P.A.N3379. 20 folio(s); 16 piece(s). French/Spanish.

1794122601

26 Decembe r 1794 Copy of the inventory and jud icial sale of .11 the properties of Senor Joseph Gillard and his

deceased wife Margue riue Sardet: Lists slaves. SP.DOC:#97 I; W.P.A.N3380. 21 folio(s); .11 pieee(s).

French/Spa nish.

1794122801

28 December 1794 Don Guillerm o Wicoff instituted proceedings requesting exemption from paying duties on

the merchandise that was destroyed by a fire in his warehouse. SP.DOC:N75; W.P.A.N3389. 24 folio(s); 13

piece(s). French/Spanish.

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09 January 1796 Official proceed ings instituted by Don Francisco Leis Hector Baron de Carondolet, Knight of

the Order o f 51. John, etc .... to investigate the murder of the ward commissi oner, Don Manuel Perez Martinez,

who was stabbed by prisoner. SPDOC#86; W.P.A.#3542. 84 folio(s); 50 piece(s), In English and Spanish.

1796011401

14 January 1796 Succession of Francisco Hussy, appraisal and public auction of estate. SP.DOC#_ _ ;

W.P.A.#3542-A. 44 [?] folio(s); 1/6 linear foot. Scotch Tape. Needs conservation. Spanish.

1796011901

19 January 1796 Don Francisco Collell verified that the goods seized by his brother, Don Bentura Collell , are

his. Includes list of goods and their value. SPDOC#57; W.P.A.#3543. 31 folio(s); 20 piece(s). Spanish.

1796012501

25 January 1796 1797012503 filmed at 1796012501. should be located at 1797012503.

17960 12701

27 January 1796 Madam Catalina Veil V,. the creditors of the eslale of Don Alejandro Durrousseau,

Proceedings institutcd to separate her dotal properties, which arc not part of the estate. SPDOC#73;

W.P.A.#3545. 15 [16] folio(s); II piccc(s). Spanish.

1796013101

31 January 1796 Rudulfo Jph. Ducros reported on taxes on thc meat/butcher industry. SP.DOC#__;

W.P.A.#._ _ . folio(s); I piccc(s). Spanish.

ABSTRACTS OF SO~IE COlO:-iL\L COURT REcoRDS. 1796

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08 February 1796 Don Domingo Mayronnc instituted proceedings for permission to sell brigantine "La Joven

Feliciano Intendencia". SP.DOC#6; W.P.A.#3546. I folio(s); I pieee(s). Spanish,

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09 February 1796 Moved to 02 July 1796. SP.DOC#_ _ ; W,P.A.#3547.

179602200 1

20 February 1796 Proceed ings instituted by Don Alexandre Baudin, owner of the brigantine "El Coronel de

Malleville", regarding damages suffered by the vessel. SP.DOC#_ _ ; W.P.A,#3548. 64 folio(s); 34 pieee (s).

Spanish,

179602230 1

23 February 1796 Don Ricanlo Rultonl , colle ctor of debts for the success ion of the deceased widow of Don

Anlonlo Bonlolon V,. Don Jo, ef Frederico. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay for a house which

was auctioned in favor of defendant at the public auction of the widow's estate . SP.DOC#_ _ ; W.P.A.#3395.


1796022701

27 February 1796 Henrrique, negro ttbre, instituted proceedings to secure the freedom of his daughter, Naneta, a

slave of Don Guillcrmo Brocur of the Post Of Natchez . SP.DOC#3; W.P.A.#3549. 3 folio(s); 2 piece(s).

Spanish.

179602290 1

29 February 1796 Andres Almonester y Roxas reported on taxes on the meat/butcher industry. SP.DOC#2;

W.P.A.#_ _ . Unknown foliojs); I piece (s). Spanish.

cABSTRACTS OF soxrs COLONL\L COURT RECORDS, 1796

1796022902

29 February 1796 Proceedings instituted by Don Juan Bta. Sarpy to obtain a permit to sell the brigantine

"Activo Intcndencia". SP.DOC#4; W.P.A.#3550. 4 folio(s); 3 piece(s). Spanish.

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29 February 1796 Dona Catalina Bello requsted that the rents from the house belonging to her dead husband,

Don Alexandra Duroseau, be allocated for her sustenance. SP.DOC#64; W.P.A.#3550-A. 9 folio(s); 9 pieee(s).

Spanish. Heavi ly damaged by Scotch Tape. Conservation required.

1796030201

02 March 1796 Doctor Don Estevan Funlgnet de Pellegrue Vs. the succession of Don Juan Herve. Proceed ings

instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due debt for medicines and treatment totaling 128 pesos 4 reales

administered to Herve. SPDOC#8 11; W.P.A.#3551. 7 folio(s); 6 piece(s). Spanish.

1796030301

03 March 1796 Proceedings instituted by Santiago Antonio Percy as testamentary executor of the estate of Don

Francisco Orsel, deceased, to have the General Receive r to pay him 10 pesos out of the properties left by

Mathias Shneade r, deceased, who owed rent on a house that he occup ied, but which was owned by Orsel.

SP.DOC#95; W.P.A.#3554 . 26 folio(s); 16 piece(s). Spanish.

1796030501

05 March 1796 Don Cipriano Casahono Vs, Don Antonio de SLMa1CnL Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay a past due loan of 118 pesos and 4 reales , SP.DOC#70; W.P.A.#3552. 11 folio(s); 9 piece(s).

French/Spanish.

cABSTR~crs OF soxn COLONL~l.COURT RECORDS. 1796

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07 Marc h 1796 Francisco Gaimlc Vs, Don Alexandro Durou...cau, Procee dings instituted to compel de fenda nt to

pay 198 pesos and 2 realcs for building a kitchen on defendant's ranch and severa l other services rendered to

him. SP.DOC# 62; W.P.A.#355 3. 8 folio(s); 6 piece (s). Spanish.

1796030702

07 March 1796 Don Andres Almomcste r- Vs, Jose f Xavier Pontalba. SPDOC#55; W.P.A.#3554-A. 18 folio(s) ;

12 picce(s). Spanish. Scotch Tape . Needs con servation.

1796030901

09 March 1796 Should be 179603050 I microfilmed at 179603090 I but located at 179603050 I. SPDOC#70;

W.P.A.#3552 .

179603 1101

11 March 1796 Jeuef Modena V5 . the succession of Don Franctscc Brunett. Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay for meat furni shed the succession for 200 pesos at Post of Opclu sas, plus 74 pesos for

merchandi se furnished to the widow. SPDOC# 1208; W.P.A.#3555 . 30 folio (s); 19 piece (s). French/Spanish.

17960 3140 1

14 March 1796 power of attorney from Don Francisco Beaugear [Beauregard 1J to Don Carlos Soubies,

SP.DOC# _ _ ; W.P.A.#_ _ . Unknown folio (s); 1 pieee (s). Spanish.

1796031701

17 March 1796 Don Juan Bauti sta Riviere , the syndic of erediton of the succession of Don Alexandro

Durrosseau Vs. Don leis Moo re. Proceedings instituted in behalf of the creditors to compel defendant to take

back some merchandise. SP.DOC# 63; W.P.A.#3556. 46 folicts); 28 piece(s). French/Spanish.

ABSTRACTS OF SOMEmLO~L\L cotnrr REmRDS, 1796

179603 180 1

18 March 1796 City treasurer, Juan de Castanedo, ordered to pay Juan Trope, carpenter, for repair to a city

council bench and receipt of Trope. SP.DOC#41 ; W.P.A.#_ _ . Unknow n folio(s); I piece (s). Span ish.

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29 March 1796 Summary of the criminal proceedings instituted against Ardy, mulato, charged with beating Don

Juan Bauti sta Jourdain . SPDOC#83; W.P.A.#3557 . 34 folio(s); 20 piece(s). Spanish.

179603310 1

31 March 1796 Statement of to, receipts on the meat indu stry collected by Don Francisco de la Barre, alderman,

an d chief const ab le of this city, and amount turned over to the city treasurer. SP.DOC#3; W.P.A.#__.

Unknown folio(s); 1 piece (s). Spanish.

1796040101

01 April 1796 Don Juan Cnuelde San Martial, physician Vs. the succession of Don Terenclo Hussey {wsey ?j,

Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay I I pesos and 4 realea for professional services rendered and

medicines supplied to Hussey. SPDOC#92; W.P.A.#3558. 10 foliois) : 7 piece(s). French/Spanish.

179604050 1

05 April 1796 Don Juan Bautista Cam by Ys. the succession of Don Tercnclo Wsey (Hussey). Proceedi ngs

instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due note for 21 pesos for wage s owed to the plaintiff. SP.DOC#9 1;

W.P.A.#3559. 7 folio(s); 6 piccets), Spanish.

1796040601

06 Apr il 1796 Madam Ana Lebrur, widow of Folie , Ys. Don Pablo Latcantcl, Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay a pas t due sum of 150 pesos, ba lance of the price for a slave the defen dant bought from the

plai ntiff. SP .DOC#61 ; W.P.A.#35 60. 7 folio(s); 7 picee(s). Spanish .

ADSTRAcrs OF SOME COLONL\I. OIURT RECORUS, 17%

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18 April 1796 Don Mauricio Noulan V,. Don Juan McDonaugh. Proceeding, instituted to compel defendant to

render a report of the accounts, before he sailed to Veracruz. SP.DOC#80; W.P.A.#356 1. 11 foliots); 7 piecc (s).

Spanish .

179604210 1

21 April 1796 Don Juan Bautista Duvcl V,. the suceesslon of Pedro Echarte. Proceedings instituted to eompel

defendant to pay 29 pesos and 5 reales for several effects and candles which the plaintiff furnished for the

funeral of Pedro Echarte. SP.DOC#98 ; W.P.A.#3562. 5 folio(s); 5 piece(s). Spanish .

1796042102

2 1 April 1796 Proceedings instituted by Leis Daunoy, pordo libre, to have the court declare null and void a

mortgage made by Leis Dcunoy in favor of his stepdaughter, the late Marthena Bellair, because Daunoy had

already paid the mortgage. SP.DOC#79 1; W.P.A.#3563. Unknown folio(s); 4 piecc(s). Spanish.

1796042201

22 April 1796 Summary of co urt costs asso c iated wi th Thomas Claudio Beguet's suit to coll ect a debt.

SP.DOC#__; W.P.A.#__. Unknown folio(s); I piccc(s). It is folio #18 of some document. Spanish.

Possibly from 1794 11220 I. Thomas Claudio Bagnet Vs. the estate of Pedro Echarte.

1796042601

26 April 1796 Guillermo Brown V" Benjamln Bumett Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay the

damages caused by a boar wounding a horse. Allegedly Brown's boar was permitted to run freely around several

farms . SP.DOC#768; W.P.A.#3492. 49 folio(s); 36 piece(s). English/Spanish.

cABSTRACTS OF SO~IE COLOI'LIL COURT RECORDS. 1796

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29 April 1796 Carieta Damavil, p ardo libre, Vs. the 5ucceulon of Don Pedro Eeharte . Proceedings instituted to

compel defe ndant to pay 20 pesos for 4 demijohns of liquor supplied from the plaintiffs caba ret to Echa rt c.

SPDOC#99; W.P.A.#3564. 7 folio(s); 5 pieee(s). Spanish.

1796043001

30 Apr il 1796 Report by Nico las Forsta ll on the meat supply and the taxes it produced. SP.DOC#4;

W.P.A.#_ _ . Unknown folio (s); I piece(s). Spanish .

1796043 002

30 April 1796 Margarila Trudeau, " egra libre, V•. Don Hilario Boulet Proceedings institu ted to compel

defendant to pay a pas t due deb t of 164 pesos and 4;', reales for cattle sold to the defendan t. SP.DOC#74;

W.P.A.#3571. Unknow n folio(s); 13 picce(s). French/Spanish.

1796050201

02 May 1796 Don Guillermo Conway requested app oinment as testamentary executor of the estate of Don

Benjamin Farras, as provided in the will . Check 17940428 05. SP.DOC# _ _ ; W.P.A.#__. Unknown

foli o(s); I piece (s). Spani sh. Delic ate condition.

179605040 1

04 May 1796 Don Santiago Mather Vs. the succession of Don Guido Dufossat, Proceedings instituted to co mpel

de fendant to pay 250 pesos that the plaintiff loaned to Dufossat , SPDOC# 10I; W,P,A,#356 5, 8 folio(s) ; 6

piecefs) , French/Sp anish ,

1796050901

05 May 1796 Alexandre Baudin solicited permission to sell the brigant ine "EI Coro nel Donalville ". SP.DOC#7;

W,P,A.#3566. 2 folio(s); 2 pieee(s). Spanish.

cABSTRACTS OF SOME COLO;l;L\t. COURT RECORDS, 1796

1796051101

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11 May 1796 Don Andre Warl<cmie [Maekemle ?I Vs, Don Cristova! Durnin)' (Domingue ?I Glaplon. of De.

Allemand•. Proceedings inSli1/Jled 10 compel defendant to pay 147 pesos and 4 realcs. SP.DOCH752;

W.P.A.H3567. 3 foliots); 3 piece(s). Spanish.

1796051201

12 May 1796 Inventory, and appraisal of the estate of Don Valentine LeBlanc, deceased. SP.DOCH 11 9;

W.P.A.H3568. Unknown folio(s); 1/6 linear fool. Spanish.

179605130 1

13 May 1796 Don Juan De Castanedo submitted doeuments as proof of his accounts. SP.DOCH42;

W.P.A.H_ _ . Unknown folio(s); 7 pieee(s). Spanish.

1796052101

2 1 May 1796 Juan Mcricult, admlnistrator of Don Jacobo Cewpenhwalt's succession, Vs. the succession of Don

Baleriano [Valentino) LcBlanc. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay 325 pesos and 5 reales , as

balance of a larger amount . SP.DOCH96; W.P.A.H3569. 9 folio(s); 6 piccc(s). Spanish.

1796052102

21 May 1796 Proceedings agains t Don Bueno Ventura Collcll by his creditors. SP.DOCH59; W.P.A.H3569-A.

Unknown folio(s); Yo linear foot. Scotch Tape. Nccds conservation.

1796052401

24 May 1796 Don Jo.ef Lavy & Bernardo de Coquet V., Mr, R. Planthion, Proceed ings instituted to prove that

Mr. R. Planthi on owed the plaintiffs money. SP.DOCH56; W.P.A.H3570. 7 folio(s); 5 piece(s). French/Spanish.

ABSTRACTS OF SOME COLONL\L COURT RECORDS, 1796

179605300 1

30 May 1796 Moved to 30 May 1796. SP.DOC#74; W.P.A.#2571.

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31 May 1796 Report by Don Rudolfo Jose Ducros on the meat supply and the taxes it produced. SP.DOC#5 ;

W.P.A.#__. Unknown folio(s); I pieee(s). Spanish.

1796053102

31 May 1796 Don Antonio Rami. Vs. Claudio Trcmc. SP.DOC#54; W.P.A.#__. Unknown folio(s); 3

piece(s). Spanish. Scotch Tape. Needs conservation.

1796053103

31 May 1796 Don Guillermo Dunbar, atto rney for succession of Don Edgar Gallard, Vs. Don Santiago

L1vaudais. SPDOC#65; W.P.A.#3572. Unknown folio(s); 4 piece(s). French/Spanish. Scotch Tape. Needs

conservation.

179606060 1

06 June 1796 Official proceedings instituted by the governor to investigate damages to schooner "Fly' lind its

cargo . Contains invoice s of the ship. SPDOC#2; W.P.A.#3573. 68 folio(s); pieee(s) . ''' ' linear fool.

English/Span ish.

179606080 1

08 June 1796 Maria Hernandez Claro, legitimate wife of Joseph Vazquez, requested permission to trade and

contract. Her husband left her two years ago with four children, and she wanted legal power to conduct

business. She stated that her husband had mistreated her as a result of his frequent intoxica tion. SP.DOC#68;

W.P.A.#3574. 21 folio(s); 14 pieee(s) . Spanish.

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1796062501

25 June 1796 Don Bartolome Lebreton V., Don Bartolome Lafond. Criminal proceedings instituted again st

defendant who allegedly used profane words in plaintiffs presence. SP.DOC#82; W.P.A.#3576. 5 folio(s); 4

piece(s). Spanish.

179606270 1

27 June 1796 Don Santiago Fletcher requested permission to sell scbooner "Ely". SP.DOC#5; W.P.A.#3575 .

Unknown folio(s); I piece(s). Spanish.

1796063001

30 June 1796 Report by Don Andres Almonester y Roxas on the meat supply and the taxes it produced .

SP.DOC#6; W.P.A.#_ _ . Unknown I'olio(s); 1 piece(s). Spanish.

1796070201

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02 July 1796 Proceedings instituted by Don Thomas Urquhart, captain of the schooner "La Diana" to prove that

he could not go to La Guuyra because the schooner was damaged . SP.DOC#_ _ ; W.P.A.#3547. Unknown

folio(s); 16 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

179607060 1

06 July 1796 Don Bartolome Lafont V•. Dona Juana Macarty, Proceed ings instituted to collect from the

defendant a debt Includes request that two signatories, Don Hilario Boutte and Herbano Gannie, acknowledge

the debt SP.DOC#66; W.P.A.#3577. Unknown folio(s); 18 piece(s). French/Spanish.

1796070901

09 July 1796 Don Nicolas Maria Vidal V., Don Francisco Bennudez. Don Nicolas Maria Vidal, Lieutenant

Governor and Judge Advocate of War of this province instituted official criminal proceeding. against Bermudez

for libel. SP.DOC#74 9; W.P.A.#3578. 38 folio(s); 22 pieee(s). Spanish.

ABSTRACTS OF SOME COLONL\L COURT RECORDS, 1796

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10 July 1796 Inventory , and appraisa l of the estate of Don Manuel Monsanto, deceased. Will and inventory with

slaves included. SP.DOC#85 ; W.P.A.#3579. 84 folio(s); 47 piece(s). Spanish.

1796071401

14 July 1796 Moved to 29 July 1796. SP.DOC#77; W.P.A.#3580. Unknown folio(s); Unknown pieee(s).

1796071501

15 July 1796 Official proceedings relat ing to the arrival from Bordeaux of the frigate "La Ernestine", owned by

Don Honorato Fortier. The vesse l arrived without complying with the requisite formalities. SP.DOC# I;

W.P.A.#3581. Unknown fol io(s); 43 piece(s). Spanish.

1796072901

29 July 1796 Don Leis Manoteau, capta in and mate of the frigate "Miss issippi" instituted proceed ings to prove

the damages suffered during the voyage from Havana to New Orleans. SP.DOC#77; W.P.A.#3580. 33 folio(s);

2 1 piece(s). Spanish.

1796073101

31 July 1796 Don Francisco Pascalis dc 'a Barre reported on taxes on the meat/butcher industry. SP.DOC#7 ;

W.P.A.#__. Unknown folio (s); I piece(s). Spanish.

1796080 101

01 August 1796 Don Nicola> Forstell Vs. the succession of Don FRlI1" BIURet!. Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay a debt. SP.DOC# 1161; W.P.A.#3582. 36 folio(s); 23 pieee (s). French/Spanish.

AIISTRACTS OF soxrs COWNL\L COUIIT REmRDS. 1796

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06 August 1796 Proceedings instituted by Roberto Brown and Roberto Guilio to appoint Don Santiago Mather

and Don Samuel Moore as arbitrator of their accounts. SPDOC#76; W.P.A.#3585. 24 foliots); 15 picce(s) .

English/Spanish.

1796080801

08 August 1796 moved to 31 August 1796. SPDOC#__; W.P.A.#__. Unknown folio(s); Unknown

picce(s).

1796080901

09 August 1796 Don Honornlo Fortier, n:pn:sentlng Don Juan Durant, Vs. the succession of Don Frnnelsco

Slere. Proceedings instituted to collect from the defendant a debt of 297 pesos six reales plus half' of the profits

from the sale of 480 bottles of wine, SP.DOC#97; W.P.A.#3583. 29 folio(s); 18 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

c1796080902

09 August 1796 Should be 179608060 I. Microfilmed at 1796080902 but located at 179608060 I. SPDOC#76 ;

W.P.A.#3585. Unknown folio(s); Unknown pieec(s).

1796081201

12 August 1796 Moved to 18 March 1794. SP.DOC#64; W.P.A.#3584. Unknown folio(s); Unknown piece(s).

1796082201

22 August 1796 Maria Hem Claro Vs, the succession of Don MIguel Flchen Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay for merchandi se furnished. SP.DOC#__; W.P.A.#__, Unknown folio(s); 1 piece(s).

Spanish.

ABSTRACT S OF SOME COLONIAL COURT RECORDS. 1796

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26 Aug ust 1796 Don Carlota Coston instituted proceed ings to reclaim Bautista Capuc in , negro. SP.DOC #71;

W.P.A.#3588. Unkn own folio(s) ; 7 piece (s). French/Spanish,

1796082602

26 August 1796 Don Santiago Larche , symlle of the coast downriver from New Orleans, and the Inhabitants

under h jurisdiction, Vs. Don Bartolome Lebreton. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to stop selling 10

arpents of land that he purchased from Don Josef Xavier de Ponta lba, separating the land from another 34

arpents of the same plantati on and reducing government property [common lands) that the inhabitants take care

of. Document loca ted in Spanish Miscellaneous Box #2 15. SP.DOC#4 3; W.P.A.#3586. Unknow n folio(s);

Unkno \'vn piece (s).

1796082603

26 August 1796 Moved to 03 September 1796. SP.DOC #60 ; W.P.A.#3 587.

17960831 01

31 August 1796 Nicolas Forsta ll repo rted on taxes on the meat/butcher industry. SP.DOC#8; W.P.A.#_ _ .

Unknown folio(s); I piece(s ). Spanish.

1796083102

31 Au gus t 1796 Moria. negra esc lava of Dona Pela gia Vulet, requested her freedom by paying her appra ised

value , SP.DOC#69; W.P.A.#358 9. 7 folio(s); 5 pieee (s). Spanish.

1796090101

oI September 1796 Don Pedro Comngem: Vs. Don Manuel Monsanto. Proceedings inst ituted to compel

defendant to pay 0 pas t due debt. SP.DOC#87 ; W.P.A.#3590. 4 folio(s); 4 piece (s). French/Spanish.

cABSTRACTS or soxrs COLONL\L COURT RECORDS, 1796

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03 September 1796 Don Eugenio Marchand, captain of the schooner "La Hcrmana" Vs. Don Ramon Antonio de

Lozada. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay for a laid rope, anchor, and a bouy-rope.

SP.DOC #60; W.P.A.#3587. 13 folio(s); 10 piecc(s). Span ish.

179609070 1

07 September 1796 Co py of criminal proceedings against Juan Bautista, m ulato slave of Don Pedro de Marigny,

charged with the murder of his guard ian. Narc iso. SP.DOC #_ _ ; W.P.A.#359 J. 76 folio (s); 39 piece(s).

Spanish.

1796090901

09 September 1796 Should be 17960 9300 J. Microfilmed at 1796090 901 but located at 1796093 00 J. SP.DOC#9 ;

W.P.A.#__. Unknown folio (s); Unkn own piece(s) .

1796090902

09 September 1796 Injunction requ ested by Maria Thereza Cheval, parda libre , again st Ce leste de Bernardo

Ysurria al ias Panteleon [?J. SP.DOC#79; W.P.A.#3592. 18 folio(s); II piece(s). Spanish.

179609 1001

10 September 1796 Don Ruberto Dow Vs. the succession of Don Manuel Monsanto. Proceedings instituted to

compel de fendant to pay a past due debt of 890 pesos plus 80 pesos interes t for a loan to Mon sant o. who

mort gaged two slaves . SP.DOC#89; W.P.A.#3593. 6 folio(s); 5 piece(s). French/Spanish.

1796091701

17 September 1796 Mari a Luisa, parda libre, demanded the freedom of her sister, Silesia , slave of Dona

Magdalena Cartier. widow Santi ago Toutan Beauregard. SP.DOC# 75; W.P.A.#3594. 5 folio (s); 4 pieee(s).

Spanish. Scotch Tape. Conservation required.

,\USTR,\crS OF SOME roLONL\L roURT IU:roRDS. 17.6

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20 September 1796 Don. Maria B.ny, widow of Don Gulllenno GulRnan, Vs. Don Manuel de .NsI" ,

rcpre seetitive of Guignan's crediton absent from LAubiana. Includes list of Guignan's goods. SP.DOC# 193;

W.P.A.H3595. folio(s) H182-203; 12 piece(s). Spanish.

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23 September 1796 Don Juan Joy Vs. Mr.MJllol. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant 10 pay a past due

debt. SPDOCH78; W.PAH3596. 8 folio(s); 8 piece(s). Spanish.

1796092302

23 September 1796 Moved to 03 October 1796. SPDOCH93; W.P.A.H3597. Unknown folio(s); Unknown

piecer's).

1796092801

28 September 1796 Don Samuel Moo", & Brother, Don C.rlos MeKcnnian, Don GuiIlenno G.rland, Don

GuJllenno Stephen. & Don Roberto Conchran V•. the succession of Don Leonardo Marbury. Proceedings

instituted to compel defendant to pay for goods purchased on credit. SPDOCH94; W.P.A.H3598. Unknown

foliots); 12 piece(s). Spanish. Poor condition.

1796092802

28 September 1796 Moved to 24 October 1796. SP.DOCH750; W.PAH 3599. Unknown folio(s); Unknown

piece(s).

179609300 1

30 September 1796 Report by Don Rudolfo Jose Ducros on the meat supply and the taxes it produced.

SP.DOCH9; W.P.A.H_ _ . Unknown folio(s); I piece(s). Spanish.

ADSTI",crs OF SOME alWNIAL COURT RECOllDS. 1796

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30 September 1796 Don Claubio Bougaud V, . Maria Hernandez. Proceedings instituted to compel 'defendant to

pay a past due debt of 174 pesos. 2V, reales for rncrchandise supplied. SP.DOCH72; W.P.A.H3600. 10 folio(s); 6

piecefs). Spanish,

1796100101

0 1 October 1796 Don Marco. Paraire requested permission to sell his bilander "Magdalena". SP.DOCHI02 ; .

W.P.A.H3 60 I. Unknown foliots); I pieee(s). Spanish.

1796100301

03 October 1796 Inventory, and appraisal o f the es tate of Don Leonardo Marbury, dece ased . Includes will and

inventory with slaves. SP.DOC#93; W.P.A.#3597. 87 foliots); 50 pieee(s). English/Spanish.

C 1796101701

17 October 1796 Don Andres wackemy, administrator for Don Santiago Kenedy, Vs:. the succession of Don

Benjamin and Don Manuel Monsanto, brothers. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay 338 pesos I

real, SP.DOC#75 I; W.P.A.#3602. 9 folio(s); 7 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

1796 102101

21 October 1796 Don Jorge Zahn Vs. Juaneta Dueoder, mulata iibre. Proceedings instituted to collect 150 pesos.

SP.DOCH753; W.P.A.#3603. 8 foliots); 5 pieee(s) . Spanish.

1796102401

24 October 1796 Inventory. and appraisal of the estate of Francisco Vinet, alias Panten, deceased. Includes will

and inventory with slaves. SP.DOCH750; W.P.A.H3599. 174 foliots); 1/6 linear foot. French/Spanish.

cABSTRACTS OF S~~IE COLONL\L COURT RECURDS, 17%

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25 October 1796 Don Miguel Fortier Vs. Don Manuel Monsanto. Proceed ings instituted to compel defendant to

pay a post due note, SP.DOC#88; W.P.A.#3604. 7 folio(s); 6 piece(s). French/Spanish.

1796102701

27 October 1796 Don Carlos Loubles Vs. Don Ferendo Hussey. Proceeding s instituted to compe l defendant to

pay a past due debt. SP.DOC#__; W.P.A.#3605. Unknown folio(s); 10 pieee(s). French /Spani sh.

179610290 1

29 October 1796 Don Francisco Collell, captain of the Permanent Regiment of Infantry of Louisiana, requested

that the properti es of his brother, Don Buenaventura Collell , be sold and distributed to the credit ors.

SP.DOC#58 ; W.P.A.#3606. Unknown folio(s); 4 pieee(s). Spanish.

1796 103101

31 October 1796 Report by Don Andres Almonester y Roxas on the meat supply and the taxes it produced.

SP.DOC#I O; W.P.A.#__. Unknown folio(s) ; I pieee(s) . Spanish.

17961 10201

02 November 1796 Located in box to right. SP.DOC#84; W.P.A.#__. Unknown folio(s); Unknown pieee (s).

Spanish.

1796110301

03 November 1796 Crim inal proceedings instituted against Juan Maria and.Juan Escobedo for assault against

Anronio Garcia de Abreu. They were also accused of insubordination against the governor for refusing to serve

on the ship "Leal". SP.DOC#81; W.P.A.#3607. 42 folio(s); 25 pieee(s). Spanish.

cABSTMCfS OF SOME COLONL\1. COURT RECORDS, 1796

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08 Novembe r 1796 Don Roberto .Joncs (and continued by Don Andres Fernandez) V,. Dona Catalina Dupanl,

widow Borel, Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay 390 pesos . Folios 1·46 missing at time o f

inventory. SP.DOC# _ _ ; W.P.A.#3608 [?]. Unknown folio(s); 3 1 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

17961118 01

18 November 1796 Don Nicolas Duquainnay, blacksmith for the Royal Jail, requested payment for services

rendered. Don Andres Almones ter y Roxas and Don Francisco Pascal is de In Barre inspected the work, and Don

Juan de Castunedo, ci ty treasurer , was ordered to pay Duquain nay. Duqua innay then acknowledged payment.

SPDOC#89; W.P.A.#__. Unknown folio(s); 2 piece (s). Span ish.

1796112 101

2 1 November 1796 Don Santiago Milon Vs. Carlota tcmas, mutam llbre.: Proceedings instituted to, compe l

defendant to pay a debt. SPDOC#_ _ ; W.P.A.#__. 8 folio (s); 6 piece(s). Span ish.

17961 12102

2 1 November 1796 Receipt signed by Marcos DeVilliers for 300 pesos paid by Don Car los DeVilliers in accord

with a jud gement rendered in the success ion of their late brother Jose f DeVilliers. SP.DOC#__;

W.P.A.#__. Unknown folio(s) ; I piccc (s). Spanish.

1796112401

24 November 1796 Parti al list of court costs totaling 106 pesos 2 reales, Appears to be part of larger case

involving the valuation and auct ion of an estate . SPDOC#__; W.P.A.#__. Folio(s) labeled #46; I

piece (s). Spanish.

ABSTRACTS OF soxu; COL01iIAL COURT IlECORDS. 1796

1796112402

24 November 1796 One folio of a larger case involving the estate of Don Andres Tood, deceased.

SP.DOC#_ _ ; W.P.A.#_ _ . Folio(s) labeled #664; I piece(s). Spanish,

1796113001

30 November 1796 Don Francisco Pasca lis de In Barre reported on taxes on the meat/butcher industry.

SP.DOC# II ; W.P.A.#__. Unknown folio(s); I piece (s). Spanish.

1796121601

139

16 December 1796 Micro filmed at this date but incorporated with 179611020 1. SP.DOC#__; W.P.A.#__.

Unknown folio (s); Unknown piecet s),

1796123101

3 1 December 1796 Nicolas Forstall repor ted on taxes on the .mcat/butcher industry . SP.DOC#12; W.P.A.#__.

Unknown folio(s); 2 piccc(s). Spanish.

1796 123102

31 Decem ber 1796 List of vessels thut anchored in the river and docked at the levee in New Orleans for 1796.

Includes origin, date of arrival, and the captain . SPDOC#33; W.P.A.#_ _ . Unknown folio(s); 2 piece (s).

Spanish,

1796123103

31 December 1796 Don Juan de Castancdo reported on the duties of sugar cane brandy imported to New

Orleans. SP.DOC#34; W.P.A.#_ _ . Unknown folio(s); 4 picce(s). Spanish.

ABSTILICfS OF SOME COLONLIL COURT RECOlUlS, 1796

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00 000 1796 Unknown dale. Don David R05> Ys. Mr. de Glaplon, Proceedings instituted to compel defendant

to pay 60 pesos . SPD OC#_ _ ; W.P,A,#_ _ . Unknown folio(s); 4 picccfs). Needs conservation. Heavy

sco tch tape.

1796999902

00000 1796 Unknown date. Moved to end of year 1797. SP.DOC#879; W.P.A.#3609. Unknown folio(s);

Unknown pieee(s).

cAbstracts Of Some Colonial Court Records. 1797.

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09 January 1797 Frnncisco Galgner, carpenter, Ys, Maria Elb abct lb abc1J Destrehan, widow of Carlos D'Aunoy.

Proceedings instituted to compel defendant 10 pay a past due debt. SP.DOC#587; W.P.A.#361O. 19 folio(s); 14

piecc(s). Spanish. Water Damage.

1797011301

13 January 1797 Don Juan Chesnau Ys, Madam Magdalena Manuel, widow Collet Proceedings instituted to

compel defendant to pay 303 pesos. SP.DOC#549; W.P.A.#3611. II folio(s) ; 8 piece(s). Spanish.

1797011701

17 January 1797 Don Manuel Justis, subslitule executor of Don Josef Deville Degoulin Ys. Franclsco Peehon.

Proceedings instituted 10 compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 750 pesos. SP.DOC#573; W.P.A.H3612.

Unknown folio(s); 10 piece (s). Spanish,

17970 11 702

17 January 1797 Final page which provides court costs for a larger proceedings. Includes payment to an

appraiser . SP.DOC#__; W.P.A.#__. Unknown folio(s); I piece(s). Spanish.

1797012401

24 January 1797 Don Juan Baulista Macarty Ys. Don Bcmanlo Marlin Depaller; Proceedings instituted to

compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 450 pesos for some horses. SP.DOC#604; W.P.A.H3613. 63 folio(s);

38 piece(s) , French/Spanish.

1797012501

25 January 1797 Don David Root Ys. Urbano Grnnnie [Gaignier ?J. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant

to pay a past due debt of 181 pesos. SP.DOCH67; W.P.A.H36 14. 10 folio(s); 9 piece(s). French/Spanish.

Abstracts Of Some Colonial Court Records. 1797.

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25 January 1797 Don Nicolas Sable [?J Daunoy Vs. Juan Callos Renato Lenonnand. Proceedings instituted to

compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 350 pesos. SP.DOC#57I ; W.P.A.#36I 5. 24 follo(s); 15 piece(s).

Spanish.

1797012503

25 January 1797 Inventory. and appraisal of the estate of the late Senora Maria Josefa Dautin, widow Juan

Bautista Senet. 1797012503 filmed at 1796012501. Sec next box to right. SP.DOC#__; W.P.A.#3544 . 132

folio(s); 116 linear foot. IVarcr Damage.

1797012601

26 January 1797 Don Ramon Antonio de Lozada solicited permission to sell the bilander "Magdalena".

SP.DOC# 16; W.P.A.#36 17. 1 folio(s); I piece(s). Spanish.

1797012602

26 January 1797 Celesta Beleue, quanerona esc/avo of Dona Elena Belette, instituted proceedings to obtain her

freedom. Celesta Belette alleged that Thomas Vilaro would pay 700 pesos for her freedom. SP.DOC#54I ;

W.P.A.#3616. Unknown folio(s); 4 pieee(s). Spanish.

179701270 1

27 January 1797 Don Francisco Bennu dez, representing Dona Rita Ceury, widow Fonrondona, Vs, Don

Fnmeiseo Borras. Proceedi ngs instituted to compel defendant to pay 172 pesos 4 reales. SP.DOC#__;

W.P.A.#_ _ . Unknown foliots): 3 piecets) . Heavy Scotch Tape. Needs conservation. Incomplete at time of

inventory, Starts folio #49. end folio #51. Spanish.

Abstracts Of Some Colonial Court Records, 1797.

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28 January 1797 Don Pedro Dezill esl V•. Don Carlo . de la Chaise, Proceeding. instituted to compe l defenda nt

to pay 117 pesos . Defendant alleged ly agreed to pay the debt for Juan, defe ndant' s employee . SP.DOC#572 ;

W.P.A.#36 IS.3 folio (s); 3 piece (s). French/Spanish.

1797020801

08 February 1797 Juan Bautista Montanes, negro libre, instituted proceedings to prove that he was free.

Montanes alleged that Don Pedro Rosseau, lieutenant colone l of the army, could testify that Montancs was

work ing on the American [?] bil ander "Ccrsario el Gene ral EI Geto" of 16 canon. SP.DOC#603; W.P.A.#3619.

3 folio(s); 3 piece(s). Spanish.

179702090 1

09 February 1797 Don Juan Pedro Dalb iere Vs. Don Saloman Prevo st, Dalbie re filed a libel suit aga inst

dcfcndent, reques ting the dcfc ndcnt to public ly withdraw his comme nts. Plaintiff requested the court to

determine the fine to be given to the hospi tal. SP.DOC# 566; W.P.A.#3620. Unknown folio (s); 5 piece (s).

Spanish.

17970214 01

14 February 1797 AntonIo Regis Collin and Anlonio Enrique Collin, pardos libres, V•. the estate of Nico l....

Collin Lacour. Plaintiff instituted proceedings to claim 1/6 of estate, stating they were the illegi timate children

of deccased , SP.DOC#597; W.P.A.#362 1. 42 folio(s); 21 piece(s). Frcnch/Spanish.

1797021701

17 February 1797 Don Francisco Calserqu e Vs. Francisco Marte, Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to

pay a past due of 495 pcsos. SP.DOC# 56I ; W.P.A.#3622. 7 folio(s); 6 piece(s). Spanish. IV ater Damage.

cAbstracts Of Some Colonial Court Records, 1797.

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17 February 1797 Criminal proceedings instituted against Josef Manuel Chico and Juan Bautista, neg ro esc/avo

of Don Miguel Fortie r. for burglary and theft from the store of Don Zacarias Pascual Paillet. The store was in a

buildi ng owned by Don Miguel Fortier. SP.DOC#556; W.P.A.#3623 . 234 folio(s); 'II linear foot.

Frenc h/Spanish.

179702220 1

22 February 1797 Don Juan Bautista Jounlain Vs. Don Eduanlo Fantail. Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay 128 pesos . SP.DOC#592; W.P.A.#3624. Unknown folio(s); 9 piecc (s). French/Spanish.

1797030801

08 March 1797 Juan frcdc rico Men ton, plan ter and resident of Attnkapas, instituted proceedings to have his land

surveyed and that upprcpiatc landmarks be identified. SP.DOC#5 11; W.P.A.#3703 . 12 folio(s); 9 pieccts).

Span ish.

1797031101

II March 1797 Juan de Castaneda, city treasurer, Vs. Don Lorenzo Sigur. Proceedings insti tuted to compel

defendant to pay 8000 pesos borrowed from the city to build a levee on the Mississippi Rive r on land

abandoned by Juan Bautista Macarty , Leona rdo Mazangue, and Josef Wiltz. SP.DOCN554; W.P.A.#3625. 62

foliots); 36 piece (s). Spanish.

1797031102

II March 1797 Don Celes tino Lavergne Vs. the succession of Don Francisco Brunet. Proceedings instituted to

compel defendant to pay 250 silver pesos.. SP.DOC# 1190; W.P.A.#3626. 21 folio(s); 14 piece (s).

French/Spanish.


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16 March 1797 Fran chenette [Fr-.uu: isca) Desccudreaux, pordo libre, Vs. the suec ess lon of Don Nicolas Dclasizc.

Includes cop y of Delasizc 's will. SP.DOCN574; W.P.A.N3 627. 20 folio(s); 12 picce(s). Spani sh.

179703300 1

30 March 179 7 Juan Bautista Berges so lic ited penn ission to contrac t matrimony with Dona Marin Hayde l.

widow Pedro Lor io . SPDOCN547; W.P.A.N3628. 3 folio(s); 3 piece (s). Spanish.

1797040301

03 April 1797 Don Juan Bautis ta Lile, Sarpy, Co lson, and Co ., as agent for Don Juan Durand, captain of the

French co rsair bilander "La Hennique", sold the brigantine "We st Moreland" for 5500 pesos to Don Vizcnt de

Crespo . Plainti ff req uested thc co urt to legal ize the sa le. SP.DOCN96; W.P.A.N3 629. 2 folio(s); I pieee (s) .

Spanish .

179704060 1

06 Apri l 1797 Proceed ings instituted by Don Francisco Dorville against Don Luis Agustin Menillen to se ttlc old

business. SP.DOCN594; W.P.A.N3630. 80 folio (s); 49 piecc(s). French/Spanish.

179704220 1

22 April 1797 Don Alexa LaSa.sier, as atto rney for Don Alexandre Harnng, Ys. Josef Du guay, Proceedings

institu ted to compel defenda nt to pay a past due deb t of 305 pesos 5 reales. SP.DOC N595; W.P.A.N3631. _ _

folio(s); 7 piee e(s) . Spanish.

1797042801

28 April 1797 Moved to Mise. Box NI. SP.DOCN__; W.P.A. N2774 . _ _ folio(s); _ _ pieee(s).

Abstracts Of SO!1le Colonial Court Records, 1797.

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08 May 1797 Don Thomas Peas, captain and owner, solicited permission to sell the American schooner "The

Ester". SP.DOC#95; W,P.A.#3632. _ _ folio(s); I piece(s). Spanish. Scotch Tape. Needs conservation.

1797051001

10 May 1797 Ruffin Gray, of Natchez, instituted proceedings to have 2 negra slaves and their 2 children

released to him. His sister Mariana Oray brought them into her marriage as dowry, and when she died in 1790,

the slaves went to him and his brother, now dead , Ruffin wanted sale ownership of them and argued that they

should not be used to pay the estate's debts because of the protected dowry. SP.DOC#588; W.P.A.#3633. 3

folio(s); 3 piece(s). Spanish.

1797051201

12 May 1797 Don Juan Mazel Ys. Don Josef Dugue. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a past

due debt of 247 pesos for carpentry work. SP.DOC#605; W.P.A.#3634. __ folio(s); 4 piece(s).

French/Spanish .

1797051202

12 May 1797 Inventory , and appraisal of the estate of Margarita Dervin [Derby], deceased, widow Simon

Laurent. Includes deceased's will and inventory listing of slaves. SP.DOC#576; W.P,A,#3635. 37 folio(s); 22

piece(s). Spanish.

1797052001

20 May 1797 Frnncisco Baltasar Languillc Vs. Josef Duduc. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay a

past due debt of 273 pesos 2 reales for carpentry work. SP.DOC#596; W.P.A,#3636. __ folio(s); 5 piece(s).

French/Spanish.


1797052201

22 May 1797 Should be 1797052001. Microfilmed at 1797052201 but located at 1797052001.

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22 May 1797 Luisa Fortier, sister of Miguel Fortier and widow of Miguel Labranch, requested the authori ties to

return the succession papers of her husband. SP.DOC#__; W.P.A.#__. _ _ folio(s); I piece(s). It is

Folio #224 of. unknown document. Spanish.

1797060701

07 June 1797 Gabriel. Bellaire negru Iibre, Ys. the succession of Don Pedro Paulus [Pulus], Proceedings

instituted to compel defen dant to pay 814 pesos in salaries for service 1 Jan 1788 to I Jan 1794. SP.DOC#586;


1797061401

14 June 1797 Francisco Galgnler Ys, Isabel Destrehan, widow Fabre. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant

to pay for finishing touches plaint iff put in the houses he built for Destrehan. SP.DOC#S87; W.P.A.#3639.

__ folio(s); 10 piece(s). French/Spanish.

1797061402

14 June 1797 Criminal proceedings instituted against Maria Juana, negra esclava of Don Cristobal Duminy

G1apion and Alexandre, negra esc lavo of the succession of Don Pedro Rillieux, for kill ing Antonio, husband of

Maria Juana. SP.DOC#7 ?; W.P.A.#3638. __ folio(s); V. linear foot. Water Damage. French/Spanish.

1797061601

16 June 1797 Dona Magda lena Belino, wife of Don Francisco Deverge, solicited permission to emancipa te her

slave, Carlota. SP.DOC#570 ; W.P.A.#3640. 2 folio(s); 2 piece(s). Spanish.


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23 June 1797 Heirs of Pedro Carlo. Peyroux Vs, Luis Duclol Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay

money due on a printing press bought from plaintiff. SP.DOC# ; W.P.A.#364 I. 60 folio(s); 38 piecc fs).

French/Spanish. Heavy water damage.

1797062302

23 June 1797 Don Pedro Dulelde Banan V•. lhe su. ....ion of Carlo. Valle. Proceedings instituted to prove that

plaintiff was the owner of a slave he bought from defendant. SP.DOC#540; W.PA.#3642. 20 folio(s); 13

pieee(s) . Spanish.

1797062501

25 June 1797 Two folios from proceedings instituted upon the death of Don Bertran gravier, attorney genera l of

New Orleans. SPDOC#__; W.P.A.#_ _ . 2 folio(s); 2 pieec(s). Spanish. Torn and incomplete document.

1797062601

26 June 1797 Juda, negra. instituted proceed ings to obtain her freedom. SPDOC#593; W.P.A.#3644. 7 folio(s);

6 pieee(s). Spanish.

179707030 1

03 July 1797 Juan Bautista Chaupiote V•. Buenavenmra Gaudln, Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to

pay a past due debt of 96 pesos. SPDOC#555; W.P.A.#3643. 4 folio(s); 4 piecc (s). Spanish.


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13 July 1797 Mcssrs, Alexandre Baudin, Franc!sco Guerin, & Eatevan Roquigny V,. the honomble .Id.nnan

Don Francisco Pescalls lie la Barre. Proceedings instituted against de la Barre who allege dly abused his authority

to have his drainage channeled unto the plaintiffs' propertie s. Plaintiffs alleged de la Barre damaged their crop'

and roads . SP.DOC#839; W.P.A.#3662; _ _ folio(s); 25 pieee(s). French /Spanish.

179707170 1

17 July 1797 Carlo. Antonio Condre Vs. Pedro Aubin Dclafere st, Proceed ings instituted to compel defendant to

pay 186 for some "old shacks". SPDOC#553; W.P.A.#3645. 21 fo1io(s) ; 13 pieccts). French/Spanish .

179707170 2

17 July 1797 Frsn" Murre V, . Don Juan Dupuy. Proceed ings instituted to compel defendant to pay 168 pesos

for past due house rent . SP.DOC#600; W.P.A.#3646. 21 fo1io(s); 13 piecc(s). Spanish.

1797072401

24 July 1797 Thoma.' Dumfonl, merchant V,. ~hn Leonard, Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay

1510 pesos. SPDOC#569; W.P.A.#3647. 5 folio(s); 4 pieee(s). Spanis h.

1797072901

29 July 1797 Don Felipe Ba rriere, representing Don Carlo. Hanly Bolsblan c V•. Don Luis Lambert. Proceedings

instituted to compel defendant to pay 1476 pesos. SPDOC#544 ; W.P.A.#3648. 10 folio(s); 6 precefs). Spanish.

1797072902

29 July 1797 Don Felipe Barriere representin g Don Carl., Bolsblanc V•. Carlo. Paquet, negro fibre.

Proceedings instituted to compe l defendant to pay a past due debt of 896 pesos for alienation of personal

property. SP.DOC#548 [7]; W.P.A.#364 9. 8 folio(s); 6 piece (s). Spanish.


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_ July 1797 Proceedings instituted by Francisco Escoffier, inhabitant of the upriver posts, to forcc Don Juan

Poiret, of Avoyclles, to repurchase <I negra slave . Escoffier claimed that the negra Genoveva had defects and

general "women's illness". unknown to him when he purchased her for 420 pesos. Sco tch Tape. Needs

conservation. SP.DOCN__; W.P.A.N_ _ . __ folio(s); 6 piecc(s). Frcnch/Spanish.

1797080101

01 August 1797 Don Miguel Fortier V,. Don Santiago Porte. Proceedings instituted to compel defendant to pay

a past due debt of 180 pesos , 4 reale s for merchandise. SP.DOCN822 [22?]; W.P.A.N3652 . 12 folio(s); 9

pieee(s). Water Damaged. French /Spanish.

1797080701

07 August 1797 Testimony gathe red in the offic ial public review [residcnci a publica] of the administra tion of

Baron Caro ndolct , conducted by Don Manuel Gayoso dc Lemos, Carondolet's successor. SP.DOCN552 [58 17];

W.P.A.N365 I. 215 foliofs); 1/6 linea r foot. Spanish.

1797080801

08 August 1797 Don Juan Bautista Macarty reque sted a deposition from Don Juan Joycc y Magil vy [7]. Macarty

lost all his documents and account books in the fire of 8 Dec 1794; among them was a note of dcbt by Don

Miguel Eslava in favor of Joyce y Magilvy [?] in which Macarty stood as guarantor. SP.DOCN601;

W.P.A.N3655. 3 folio(s); 3 piecets). Spanish.

1797080802

08 August 1797 Madam Juan a Le Rabi e, widow Dup'" V,.RJcanlo Revall, Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay for the labor of plaintiffs slave. SP.DOCN598; W.P.A.N3650. 10 folio(s); 7 piece (s). Water

Damaged. Spanish.


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08 August 1797 Proceed ings instituted by Isidoro Blanchard in his own behalf and representing Joseph LeBlanc

and Joseph Landry, all residents of Lafourche, to gain possession of lands owned and then abandoned by

Buenaventura Babin. Petitioners wanted to be declared and recognized as the new owners. The petitioners were

caretakers of the abandoned prope rty. SP.DOC#546; W.P.A.#3654. 7 folio(s) ; 5 piccc(s). Spanish.

1797080804

08 August 1797 Moved to 29 November 1797. SP.DOC#560; W.P.A.#3653. __ folio(s); __ piece(s).

179708090 1

09 August 1797 Shou ld be 179709050 1. Micro filmed at 1797080901 but located at 179709050 1. SP.DOC #599;

W.P.A.#3665 . __ folio(s); __ pieee(s).

1797081101

II August 1797 Proceedings by Alexander Baudin, resident of the Meteria Distric t, to have Madam Tarascon

and her son build a road through Baudin's property as agreed. A new road was needed because a crevasse

through Pedro Sauve's lands prevented the use of the Bayo u San Juan Bridge. SP.DOC#549; W.P.A.#3660. 4

folio(s); 3 piece (s). Spanish.

179708 1102

II August 1797 Guillenno Despeu Vs. Lui> Carriere. Procee dings insti tuted to compe l defendant to pay 468

pesos 5 rcales for asso rted merch andise sold to defendant. SP.DOC#5 75; W.P.A.#3656 . 14 1 folio(s); t/6 linear

fool. French/Spanish.

cAbstracts Of SOffi t' Colonial Court Records. 1797.

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14 August 1797 Proceedings instituted by Don Santiago Aulicn de Leforest to obtain 8 moratorium of three

years to enable him to meet his debts of 1473 pesos. Includes list of creditors. SP.DOCN538; W.P.AN3658. 9

folio(s); 6 piecc(s). French/Spanish.

1797081402

14 August 1797 Nicolas Cayeus Vs. Pedro Geofrey, agent of Don Luis Tarteron Labaumc. Proceedi ngs

instituted to compel defendant to surrender money that Labaume, as agent of Cayeux, received from Don Carlos

de Latour in a business deal, and failed to deliver to Cayeux,

Pedro Goofrey, agent of Don Luis Tarremn Labaume Vs. Nicolas Cayeus. Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to vacate the room that he occupied in plaintiff's house. Plaintiff alleged that Caycux made noise that

disturbed the plaintiff.

note: These two cases are in the same file. The scribe joined two different cases together..

SP.DOCN563; W.PA N3661. 28 folio(s); 17 piece(s) . Spanish.

1797081601

16 August 1797 Juan Gourege, agent for his wife, Isabel Molle, Vs. Calio s Cicct, Proceedings instituted to

compe l defendant to pay 490 pesos. SP.DOCN590; W.PAN3659. 44 folio(s); 24 piece(s). Spanish.

179708170 1

17 August 1797 Cecilia Bastlleee, mulata /ihre, VI. Simon Messo nmier. Proceedings instituted to compel

defendan t to pay a past due debt of 126 pesos. Plaintiff alleged defendant was in Atakapas . SP.DOCN542;

W.PAN3664·A. 4 fo1io(s); 4 piecc(s). Spanish.

cAbstracts Of Some Colonial Court Records, 1797 .

1797081702

17 August 1797 Moved to 13 July 1797. SP.DOC#839; W.P.A.#3662. _ _ folio(s); __ pieee(s).

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18 August 1797 Ga:J par Debuys & Remy, merchants, Vs. Jose Vineent Proceedings instituted to compel

defendant to pay 228 pesos for Port wine. SP.DOC#579; W.P.A.#3663. 12 folio(s); 9 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

179708260 1

26 August 1797 Has been removed to Miseellanous Box #I for better storage. SP.DOC#_ _ ; W.P.A.#366 4-B.

_ _ folio(s); __ piecets).

1797090301

03 September 1797 Josef Duguet Vs, Madame Carlola Dreux, widow Don Gabriel Fazende. Proceedings

instituted to compel defendant to pay a past due debt of 600 pesos. SP.DOC#580 ; W.P.A.#3676. 22 folio(s) ; 14

pieee (s). Spanish. Extensive Water Damage.

1797090501

05 September 1797 Renate Corchan, eOI]lO",1of the g",nadien of the Dalallion of the MJlltla:J and Ma:Jter Knife

Maker, Vs. Pedro Lavigne [Souvigne ?]. Criminal proceedin gs instituted to compel punisment of defendant and

require him to pay for damage s caused on the person of the defendant. SP.DOC#599; W.P.A.#3665. 18 folio(s);

12 pieee(s). Spanish. Water Damage.

(Abstracts Of SOllie Colo nial Court Records, 1797.

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07 Septembe r 1797 Permission granted by Don Jose Martin Espinosa de los Monteros, of Malaga , Spain, to his

brother Don Francisco Martin Espinosa de los Monteros, to marry. Don Francisco was 11 captain in the fixe d

regiment of Mexico City and according to a decree, must obtain permission of parents to merry ; they being

dead , his brother granted it. Include baptismal cert ificate of Francisco Luis Martin Espinosa . SP.DOCN__;

W.P.A.N_ _ . _ _ folio(s); 2 pieee(s). Spanish .

179709090 1

09 September 1797 Proceedings instituted by Carlos Ciret to obtain an exte nsion of time to pay his creditors.

Cire t alleged that three of his creditors already granted him a three year extens ion. SP.DOCN562; W.P.A.N3666.

44 folio(s); 24 piece (s). Includes credi tor list. Spanish.

1797091801

18 September 1797 Don Luis Declouet Vs. Don Francisco Brunel Proceedings instituted to compel defendan t to

pay 243 pesos balance due on a house in Opelousas sold by Declouet. SP.DOCN567; W.P.A.#3667. _ _


1797092001

20 September 1797 Inventory , and appraisal of the intesta te of Josef Casanova, mulato libre, deceased, Includes

inventory. SP,DOC#5 57; W.P,A,#3668, 372 foliots); ,30 linear foot. French/Spanish,

1797092701

27 Septe mber 1797 Ramon Anlonlo Lozado Vs. Don Geronimo Desgrange. Proceedings instituted to compel '

defendant, plaintiffs partne r, to buy the other half of the bilander "La Magda lena" , which was robbed on the

Cuban seas. SP.DOCN57; W.P.A.N3669, 40 folio(s); 21 piece(s). French/Spanish.

Abstracts Of Some Colonial Court Records. 1797.

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27 September 1797 Fran" Barba, negro tibre, V•. Antonio Martines, Plaintiff instituted criminal proceedings to

have Martines arrested and punished for assault and battery and using profane language. SP.DOC#54 5;

W.P.A.#3670. II folio(s); 7 pieee(s). Spanish.

1797093001

30 September 1797 Offic ial criminal proceedings against Jose Vasqucz charged with seriously beating his wife

Maria Hernandez Claro. SP.DOC#107; W.P.A.#3671. 48 folio(s); 28 pieee(s). Case includes outline drawi ng of

knife. Spanish.

1797100401

04 October 1797 Proceedings instituted by Don Francisco Coisergues, attorney general of New Orleans, to

investigate abuses in the meat market. SP.DOC#558; W.P.A.#3672. 24 folio(s); 14 picce(s). Spanish.

1797100701

07 October 1797 Inventory , and appraisal of the estate of Renate Carlos Hamelin, deceased. Includes inventory

and will listing slaves. SP.DOC#591; W.P.A.#3673. _ _ folio(s); 15 piece(s). Spanish.

1797101601

16 October 1797 Estate of Nanet Colet, negra libre. Proceedings brought by Pedro Marigny, executor of the

will, by her grandson, the son of Juan Bautista Prevot. Colct bequeathed a piece of land with a house on the

new Custom House St. near Chartres St. to Antonio Boudousquie and Santiago Belair, Includes will.

SP.DOC#559 ; W.P.A.#3674. 38 folio(s); 24 piece(s). Spanish.


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19 October 1797 Francisco Duseau, agent for Jose Duseau de la Croix, requested permission to sell half o f the

plantation, house, slaves, animals. etc . owned by Duscau de In Croix and Juan Bautista Victor Castillon.

SP.DOC#565; W.P.A.#3675. 35 folio(s); 20 piece(s), Includes list of assets, Spanish .

1797102001

20 October 1797 Moved 10 03 September 1797. SP.DOC#580; W.P.A.#3676. __ folio(s); __ pieee(s).

1797102301

23 October 1797 Carlotta Cascnave V., the succe ssion of her brother Josef Casenave, Carlotta Casenave , parda

libre, instituted proceedings 10 prove lhat she was the sister of the deceased so she could inher it her brother's

estate. Carlotta claimed she was the natural child of the same parents as her brother. SP.DOC#564;

W.P.A.#3677. 9 folio (s); 6 piece(s). French/Spanish.

1797102601

26 October 1797 Proceedings instituted by Don Simon Petit against Don Guillermo Stephen to sell a negra

slave belonging to Don Cristoval Whipple. SP.DOC#515; W.P.A.#3678. 31 folio(s) ; 20 pieee(s), Spanish.

1797111001','

10 November 1797 The estate of Don Mathea Denisson, deceased. SP.DOC#568; W.P.A.#3679. 5 folio(s); 4

pieee(s). No inventory and appraisal. Spanish.

1797 111301

13 November 1797 Investigations into the death of Jorge Stelly who was found hung by his neck from a tree.

SP.DOC# S27; W.P.A.#370 1. __ folio(s); 9 pieee(s). French/Spanish.

Abstracts orSome Colonial Court Records, 1797 .

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14 November 1797 Don Fran" Ramon Cane V, . Josef Pieanl and Brigida Lejeune, his wife. Proceedings

instituted to compel defendant to pay 500 pesos, Official communications or warrant by Intendant Vidal to the

Commander of Point Coupcc , SP.DOC#550; W.P,A,#3680, 8 folio(s) ; '4 pieccts) . Spanish ,

1797112401

24 November 1797 Don Pedro Mandeville Marigny Vs. Ambrosio Marlin & Mauricio Fonlenau. Proceedings

instituted to compel defendant to pay 1027 pesos, SP.DOC#602; W,P.A.#3681. 5 folio(s); 4 piece(s) . Spanish,.1.

1797112901

29 November 1797 Inventory, and appraisal of the estate of Dona Maria Josefa Calser, deceased, Include s will

and inventory of slaves, SP,DOC#560; W,P.A.#3653. 25 folio(s); 17 pieee(s), Water Damaged , Spanish,

1797121601

16 December 1797 Proceedin gs instituted by Dona Victoria Delat to prove the purity of her race, as well as her

moral character, _ _ SP.DOC#; W,P,A,#3682. 10 folio(s); 7 pieee(s). Spanish,

1797[23101

31 December 1797 Report and vouchers presented by Don Juan De Castaneda, city treasurer, of the anchorage

duties applied for the maintenance of the draw bridge on Bayou St.John. SP.DOC#24; W,P.A.#__, __

folio(s); 10 piecefs), Spanish.

1797999901

_ _ _ 1797 No dille. Maria Isabel Desln:han, widow of Carlos Fabn: D'Aunuy Vs. Anlonlo Doriueourt.

Proceedings instituted to compel de fendant to pay 1529 pesos, balance due on 2700 pesos, SP,DOC#879 [?);

W.P.A.#3609. 6 folio(s); 4 picccts) . Water Damaged , Spanish.

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