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title: 1724-08-14 French Superior Council record
Subject: Petitions, Slaves, Slavery, Indians of North America, Actions & defenses, Lasonde, Coupart, Colonialism, French Colony, Louisiana, 1724
Date created ms: 1724-08-14
Abstract: Petition of Lasonde, alleging that he purchased a "little sauvagesse" (young, female Native American slave) from Coupart, who was suffering from a slight fever. After a few days, she still had the fever, so Lasonde had her examined and it was confirmed that the fever was caused by blows administered to her. (See WPA abstract.) Property of the Louisiana Historical Society. http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/

title: Obituary of Myra Clark Gaines in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1885.
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Gaines, Myra Clark, 1805-1885, Death, Spouses, Marriage, Divorce, Widows, Clark, Daniel, 1766-1813, Law & legal affairs, Actions & defenses
Date Issued: 1885-01-10
Abstract: Text, January 10, 1885. Died, Gaines. Published in the Daily Picayune. Obituary of Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines, widow of the late Major General E. P. Gaines, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The history of her life is included as well.

title: Gaines estate receives check from New Orleans in 1893.
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Lawyers, Actions & defenses, Law & legal affairs, Judicial proceedings
Date Issued: 1893-07-27
Abstract: Text, July 27, 1893. The Gaines Case. The city turns over a check for nearly a million dollars. Which closed the famous litigation as far as New Orleans is concerned. Yesterday administrator W.W. Whitney filed his account in court. Showing how the money will be distributed, the law and the lawyers getting the largest share. Published in the Daily Picayune. Gaines estate receives check from New Orleans for $923,788. The settlement's monetary account is included.

title: Lawsuit regarding Sally Miller's identity in 1844
Subject: Actions & defenses, Slaves, Slavery, Freedmen, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued: 1844-06-03
Abstract: Text, June 3, 1844. A letter written by John F. Miller, explaining his side of a lawsuit between himself and one of his female slaves. The woman , known as Sally Miller claims that she is German in heritage; white, not mulatto; and that she should be free.

title: Invitations issued for Plaquemine libel suits by the Fair Election League of Plaquemine Louisiana in 1909.
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Law & legal affairs, Political elections, Actions & defenses, Clergy, Judges
Date Issued: 1909-05-30
Abstract: Text, May 30, 1909. Invitations Issued for Plaquemine Libel Suits. Invitations issued for Plaquemine libel suits by the Fair Election League of Plaquemine Louisiana. The trials involve Reverend J.J. Holtgreve and L.A. Delacroix presided over by Judge L.B. Claiborne and Jas. E. Dunlap and others presided over by Judge Calvin K. Schwing. Published in the New Orleans Item.

title: Lawsuits of Sally Miller against John F. Miller and Louis Belmonte concerning her alleged free status, in her life as a slave in Louisiana, in 1844.
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Slavery, Slave trade, Slaves, Families, Law & legal affairs, Actions & defenses, Lawyers
Date Issued: 1844-04-09
Abstract: Text, April 9, 1844. District Court. Published in the Daily Picayune. Lawsuits of Sally Miller, who claims to be a German born immigrant, against John F. Miller and Louis Belmonte, concerning her alleged free status, in her life as a slave in Louisiana.

Subject: Healing, Law & legal affairs, Law enforcement, Judicial proceedings, Actions & defenses, Voodooism, Quacks, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued: 1899-05-10
Abstract: Text, May 10, 1899. Devil in Her Throat. Diagnosis of a Fake Italian Doctor. Antonio DiCarlo Then Proceeded to Beat the Devil Out of his Victim, and as a Result the Young Italian Woman is in a Precarious Condition. Jefferson Parish man, "Doctor" Dicarlo, charged with malpractice and assault with intent to kill his "patient", the wife of Frank Nicoloce, in 1899. Dicarlo promised a "faith cure" by beating the woman to rid her of a "devil in her throat." Published in the Times-Democrat.

title: Lawsuit verdit awarding Mrs. Elizabeth Hubgh $5,000 dollars damage against the Carrollton Railroad Company for the loss of her husband killed in a locomotive explosion in 1850
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Law & legal affairs, Actions & defenses, Railroads, Death, Accidents, Widows
Date Issued: 1850-03-19
Abstract: Text, March 19, 1850. Lawsuit verdit awarding Mrs. Elizabeth Hubgh $5,000 dollars damage against the Carrollton Railroad Company for the loss of her husband killed in a locomotive explosion. Published in the Daily Crescent.

title: Lawsuit concerning Maspero's Coffee House and B. Lafon in New Orleans in 1817.
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Actions & defenses, Mayors, Law & legal affairs, Coffeehouses, Land tenure
Date Issued: 1817-01-25
Abstract: Text, January 25, 1817. Mayoralty of New Orleans. Published in the Louisiana Gazette. Lawsuit concerning Maspero's Coffee House and B. Lafon in the St. Mary suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. Issued by New Orleans Mayor Auguste Macarty.

title: 1770-09-19 Spanish Cabildo record
Subject: 1770, Louisiana, Colonialism, Spain, France, Blacks, Women, Actions & defenses
Date created ms: 1770-09-19
Abstract: Suit for the collection of reconnaissance of Angela, a woman of color. Andre Neau, merchant, representing David St. Pe, Captain from La Rochelle, France versus Raguet. (See WPA abstract.) Property of the Louisiana Historical Society. http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/

title: 1724-08-14 French Superior Council record
Subject: Slaves, Slavery, Indians of North America, Actions & defenses, Lasonde, Coupart, Colonialism, French Colony, Louisiana, 1724
Date created ms: 1724-08-14
Abstract: Coupart denies the charge of beating the young, Native American slave girl. (See previous document, also dated August 14, 1724.) (See WPA abstract.)

title: 1742-12-29 French Superior Council record
Subject: 1742, Colonialism, Louisiana, French Colony, Cows, Actions & defenses, Pogue, Leclerc, Raimond
Date created ms: 1742-12-29
Abstract: Suit for cow. George Pogue vs Thomas Raimond and Leclerc. (See WPA abstract)

title: 1770-01-25 Spanish Cabildo record
Subject: 1770, Spanish Colony, Louisiana, New Orleans, Women, Debt, Money, Actions & defenses
Date created ms: 1770-01-25
Abstract: Case of Chaperon vs. Francoise Larche, wife of De l'Isle Dupart. Dispute over the currency of payment between livres and reel (gourdes). . (See WPA abstract.) Property of the Louisiana Historical Society. ()

title: 1728-03-20 French Superior Council record
Subject: 1728, Louisiana, French Colony, Nicolas Gaumy, Augustin Langlois, New Orleans, Succession, Land, Prices, Selling, Actions & defenses
Date created ms: 1728-03-20
Abstract: Succession of Nicolas Gaumy dit "La Riviere." Droy, tutor of minor children of Nicolas Gaumy, deceased, vs Augustin Langlois. Suit for payment of 200 livres due on purchase prise of a lot of ground. Judgement in favor of plaintiff condemning Langlois to pay with costs. (See WPA abstract.) Property of the Louisiana Historical Society. (http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/)

title: Defense statement of accused Julien Jérôme Doucet, New Orleans
Subject: Documents, Judicial proceedings, Actions & defenses, Sentences (Criminal procedures)
Date created ms: 1769-10-10, 1769-10-10
Abstract: Attorney Julien Jérôme Doucet herein offered his own defense to the charges filed against him concerning his part in the rebellion of 1768 October 29. To the accusation that he was coauthor with Pierre Caresse, of the memoir presented to the Superior Council demanding the expulsion of Ulloa and the other Spaniards, he denied having had any part in its writing, although Lafrénière and Caresse, under interrogation, had implicated him in the deed. He admitted having assisted with the writing of the ''Memorial of the Inhabitants and Merchants of Louisiana...,'' but he presented a number of arguments to exculpate his participation. He was only drawing up into formal articles, he explained, the generally expressed complaints of the citizenry against Ulloa, and it was not his function to ascertain the veracity of the charges. Furthermore, he was not responsible for additions to his work made afterwards by the printer and others. He presented lengthy justifications for the language used in the memorial. His work, carried out following a request made by the Superior Council eight or nine days after its decree of the 29th, was meant to serve merely as a guide for a delegation going to France. He had not written for publication and distribution. He defended his project to establish a credit bank in the colony as an effort not only completely divorced from the events of the 29th but one that aimed to solve the problems created by the scarcity of specie. He explained how the bank was to have operated. He denied that he armed himself and joined the crowd during the rebellion, but added arguments to excuse his actions should he have done so. He concluded with a summation and a plea for clemency. [The tribunal sentenced Doucet to ten years' imprisonment and barred him from ever returning to Louisiana. O'Reilly ordered him and several of his co-defendants incarcerated in Havana. He remained a prisoner in the Castillo del Morro until he received a pardon from the Crown in 1770 December.]

title: Defense statement of accused P[ierre] Carresse, New Orleans
Subject: Documents, Actions & defenses, Judicial proceedings
Date created ms: 1769-10, 1769-10
Abstract: Merchant Pierre Carresse [or, Caresse], Syndic of the General Assembly of Merchants of Louisiana, was one of the men arrested by Governor O'Reilly and brought to trial on charges of insurrection. In this digressive statement he justified his participation in the rebellion of 1768 October 29 against Governor Ulloa. He based his arguments on the same premises invoked by his co-defendants: that Ulloa had never exhibited credentials to local authorities and had never taken possession of the colony. In a tone considerably milder than that of the ''Memorial of the Inhabitants and Merchants of Louisiana'' he accused Ulloa of being rude and austere, arbitrary and inflexible. He criticized the Governor for granting commercial privileges to the English, for imposing deleterious trade restrictions, and for refusing to hear citizens' complaints. In summary, Carresse said, Ulloa was a foreigner, a usurper of authority, who had attempted to upset the laws of the Louisianians, to destroy their privileges, and to threaten their liberty. Under the circumstances, the actions of the colony were not criminal. Neither were they clandestine, for Governor Aubry had been kept informed. Finally, Carresse gave his version of Ulloa's expulsion from the colony, describing it as a peaceful departure, for which the citizenry had gathered at the dock where Ulloa's ship was anchored to wish him well. [Carresse was one of the five men executed by O'Reilly on 1769 October 25.]

title: Atatepec land claim/ Reclamo de tierras de Atatepec, Reclamo de tierras de Atatepec
Subject: Actions & defenses, Cities & towns, Documents, Land, Landlord & tenant, Law & legal affairs, Maps, Tribute, Tribute payers, Acciones y defensas legales, Ciudades y pueblos, Documentos, Leyes y legaciones, Mapas, Propietarios e inquilinos, Tierras, Tributo, Tributarios
Date created ms: 1549, 1549
Abstract: Painted manuscript concerning disputed property and tribute from the pueblo of Atatepec. The manuscript is related to similar documents used in the litigation between Martín Cortés and the native people of the Marquesado del Valle over restitution of lands and rents., Manuscrito pintado que trata sobre tierras disputadas y el tributo del pueblo de Atatepec. El manuscrito está relacionado con documentos semejantes usados en pleitos entre Martín Cortés y la gente indígena del Marquesado del Valle sobre la restitución de tierras y rentas.

title: Sketches of the foundations of Fort Saint Charles, New Orleans
Subject: Documents, Actions & defenses
Date created ms: 1819-11-08, 1819-11-08
Abstract: Four rough drawings show the ground plan and dimensions of Fort Saint Charles. There is also an elevation showing the general placement of the palisade.

title: Sketches of [Fort Saint Ferdinand], New Orleans
Subject: Documents, Actions & defenses
Date created ms: 1819-07-10, 1819-07-10
Abstract: Two drawings show the dimensions of Fort Saint Ferdinand and its layout in relation to blocks and streets in 1819. On the back of one of the plans, the unidentified artist wrote that he found stumps of the colonial fortification on 1819 July 10, when the drainage canal for St. Ann, Orleans and Saint Peter Streets was being dug at the site of the Old Fort Saint Ferdinand. He made his discovery in the presence of Messrs. Peralta, Moore, E. Wiltz, Chauvin, and Moreau. A picket was found planted at the flanked angle of the bastion, and upon examination determined that the palisade had been composed of posts six inches by six inches.

title: Codex Tulane [Codex Huamelulpan] / Códice Tulane, Códice de Tulane
Subject: Actions & defenses, Cities & towns, Family trees, Kings, Land, Law & legal affairs, Maps, Marriage, Acciones y defensas legales, Ciudades y pueblos, Leyes y legaciones, Linajes familiares, Mapas, Matrimonios, Reyes, Tierras
Date created ms: Between 1550-1600, Between 1550-1600
Abstract: Mid-sixteenth century Mesoamerican painted manuscript on deer hide consisting of text and pictures presented as a map in land litigation in 1802. The codex begins with Mixtec text naming the boundaries of San Juan Ñumí, a town in northern Oaxaca. The rest of the codex is pictorial and reads from top to bottom. A mythological origin scene is followed by the genealogies of two ruling dynasties from the polities of Acatlán and likely Chila in the Mixtec-speaking region of southern Puebla. The manuscript is also known as Codex Huamelulpan., Códice de mediados del siglo dieciséis pintado en piel de venado y compuesto de texto y dibujos. Fue presentado como mapa durante pleitos por tierras en 1802. Empieza con un texto mixteco que nombra las fronteras del pueblo de San Juan Ñumí en el norte de Oaxaca. El resto del códice es pictórico y se lee de arriba a abajo. Hay una escena de orígen mitológico seguida de las dos dinastías gobernantes de de Acatlán y probablamente Chila. El manuscrito se conoce también como el Códice de Huamelulpan.

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