FRENCH TRANSLATIONS - crt.state.la.us
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Transcript of FRENCH TRANSLATIONS - crt.state.la.us
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Petition by Joseph and Pierre Rozet against C1airfontaine
Renewal of Plea for Collection by Jean LaMesse
Jean Bourbeau vs. Durivage
Civil Suit - E. Dubordieu vs. Plaisance (for return of Slave & Son)
Sr. de Pauger vs. Sr. de Fontaines
Promissory Note between Pierre Fontaine and Sr. Crespin
Seizure, Chaper~ vs. Daigle and Bonhomm
Petition of Therese Pichaux against Thery, Ducoders and Bonnaventure
Petition of Sr. La Dousseur against Sr. Durant
Berard vs. Lassus
1-3 1-4
Civil suit - Marais De Latour Dupuis vs. Coupard
Le Compte vs. Dreux
Marriage Contract between Pierre D'Arguaray and Gillette Gautier, Widow Felot
Petition of Sr. soubaign~ against Sr. de Nolan and Sr. Reboul
Act of Sale of Bienville to Sr. Dutisn~
Account of Mr. Tixerant in Account with Durivage and Certificate of Sale
1-27
Civil Suit - Pierre Le Cornte vs. Clairefontaine
Petition of La Dousseur against Durant
. Summons to Jean Baptiste Barre by Mr. Charles La Morinniere. (for Rossand),
Petition of Soubaign~ against Sr. Reboul
Petition of Massy, Guenot and Freret (Ste. Reyne Cone.) against Sr. C~ard
Decisions
Petition of Sr. Ignace La Messe against Claude Fo.rtier
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2-23
2-19
Libel Suit (Fr. Lusurier 2-22; 2-28; 3-2; 3-3; 3-27; 3-30; 3-31 ;4-4; 4-10;
4-11.
by Sr. Jean Francois Pasquier
Petition of Henry de Graves to summon M. Clairfontaine
Petition of M. Rossard against Paul Barre
Langervin Succession
Petition of Jean de Lanchy against Lafleure
Petition of Frere Malon against LaCombe
Civil Suit - St. Martin de Jaurrequibery vs. Berard
Petition of Botson against Sr. Francois
Civil Suit: Morisset vs. Debtors of the \ Company
Civil Suit - Jacques Mousset vs. La Freniere
2-25
2-27
3-4
Civil Suit - Jean Lanot, alias Bouche vs. Pierre LeCompte
Petition for right of Way, Lyvet and Soubaigne representing Gentilly settlers vs. Rivard
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3-19
1811. 3, 1725 - {l25
Petition tor settlement ot wtoount.
Pierre Barbier, carpenter aboard the La Beloune, ellegee he worked fbr)l1'. DlriV8g8 tor a hm at 3-1/2 months at 6O'11.Tr8a per lIIOnth, mald.Jlr; a total 8UIII or·: 210 ll..~~ that he 1'..lIheel 45 l1vru, "leaving .' bll181lce due ot 165 livrea cd due to his _~ted de parture t~ the city petitions the counc11._ tor ..ttl_t ot said account in order to .. be able to pay his Oft bi1l8.
(Signed) X (Barbier' a mark) Vincent, tor peti1;1oner-.
Order tor trial.
(Signed) Delachaise
Listed in Louisiea Historical'QUarterly, Tol. 2, Bo. I, .Tan. 8, 1919, Page iG4
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S1IeriW. retu1'll OJ!. _moe or notioe to Mr. IllIrtnge, .uter oOJlf;ractor. to appear IIJl4 Mt1e lIIl UOClUJlt, in the __ or 166 1ino-. due Pierre Barbier, oarp8Jlter.
(Signed) Vincent
L1ated in Lolli.iana Hilltorioal Quarterl,.. Tol. 2, No.1, leJl. 8, 1919, Page 104
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BARSON de LAPl!RRI1IlE... lOU'
1ItIaor8Dlh1a of food stutts 1Ir. 1017. aurgeon, tarnished during the period of :'I1IIOn1;lla, wbi1e he was boarding at cte Laperriere's haIJe. and which is to be deducted fl'Olll hia board bill at 40 sola per day. Board bill 'totalec1. • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • 238. 10 lOod turniShed ••••••••••••••••• 122. 6 Balance dne for board •••••••••. 116. 4
Certified to and signed Barson de LEqterriere
Itot lined 1Jl Louisiana Historical Quarter!)'.
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YEAR 1726 .TANUARY 5
1. Petition by the Rozet brothers (.Toseph and Pierre) to compel Clair1'ontaine to pay them the sum of 300 and more francs dUll "them,also 4 pitchers of brandy for wages due them as per their contract w1"th said Clair1'ontaine, plus interest and costs.
(Signed) X - Rozet Bros: mark
2. Order for trial.
26/19
1. Jean La Messe, having 3 mont.hs ago in formed La Morinni~e, bailiff, to col lect 155 francs due him by several parties, and not hearing trom La Morin ni~re, he renews his plea for procedure, being in need of funds to subsist until his departure on the "La Loire".
(SigJJed) Lammes
2. Council orders La Morinni&re to proceed in his collections on petition of La Messe.
(Signed) Delachaise &uBi' Pery Fleuriau
:i:ntered in Louisiana' Historical ~uarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 8, 1919, page 104.
26/19
October 8, 1738
by and between AntoinP Bruale.
Councilor of the King and
Demoiselle Cecille Le Blanc. minor daughter of Hpnry Lp Blanc, deceased, and of Demoiselle SeruBnne Lemarie.
Thp parties, sided by thpir rplatives and friends whose names sre hereunto subscribed, promise to take each othpr in lswful marriage, to be solpmnized in thp Holy Catholic Church.
They promise to pay their own debts before lII8rriage, npi ther of thp parties to be re sponsible for debts contracted by. the other before marriage.
The psrties agrpe to th.. community of property according to the Custom of Paris.
'l'hP future husband makes s marriage settlemen10 of 600 livrps (income) on his future wife. A preciput of 3000 livrps is agreed upon;
(cont'd)
Bareon de Lapemere v••
YIIIl 171llS l.&J1lW1!'8
Sher1tt'. ret1lft Oil ..mao ot Datta. to JIr. 1017. to appeu 1Jl -n aD4 -..r peU\101l of~ 4e h,AI:dere, t~ p""'- otl16 U..,.. 10 101.. bU ......... PItr·llie8nas., t!n' bOar« IIIl4 10411-8. 1Jl letault ot w1I.lcJl. .. I!hall lie ffJle4 10 ltv...
Lin_a I.olI1a1.. Bino1'Shl ~17. Vol. I. )I). 1, 1... s, 1911, perce 101
YEAR 1725
BOX 1
FILE 25/6
.Tean Bourbeau.... Duri't'llP•
1'8101101OIl: .Tean Bourbeau
I.. Bourbeau all.... he Applied Duri't'llP .i~ bark. tUlber aII4 mOJI8T, aJUl thet he he. onl7 beeD pen17 npald 80 he DOlI pe101Uona the eOUJlCU, .iIl order to o01l.eo't 'Ule balaDoe due, to oClllpe1 ..14 Duri't'llP to P87 aBOut due betore lIDl' arbitntor. Ue. o01DlOll lIltal1 appold.
(Signed) .T. Bourbeau
order tor trial.
(Siped)
Lined lD Lou1a1_ Histor1oal Q.uerter17, Yolo a. 11, .Tan. 8, 1919. pep 105.
60/19
File 24/91
YEAR 1725
JAN.8th.
Signed,
Vincent.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, #1, Jan.8,1919, page 105.
NOTE: Judgment in favor of plaintiff in Doc. 25/9,No.74, Jan.10,1725.
55/17
.TANUARY 10
Council renders judgment by default in fawor of .Tean Bourbeau. Durivage is or dered to pay claim of 300 !ivres plus interest and costs.
By the Council (Signed)
Rossard, Clerk
Sheriff's return on service of copy of above judgment to Dllrivage.
(Signed) La Morinniere
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Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, .Tanuary 1919, Page 105
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l?>."".1,.,,<tM- B9wbaait vs Durivage, decision in favor of~
(J~' \. ·~e,..cl.l..v
5. Marlot vs Durand and de Nolan. Seizure found valid.
6. Jacques Boquigny vs Wille and Gaulet. Claim allowed. (25 piastres)
7. Etienne Du Bordier vs Plaisance. Council orders that Plaisance give back the negress and child to Du Bordier, with costs.
8. Maldac vs Desgraves. Maldac nonsuited, but may look to his debtor. Costs on Maldac.
9. ROzet brothers vs Clairefontaine. CJ.1Um granted.
10. _____ vs Durivage. Claim granted.
11. &rasson vs. Joly. Claim granted. Defendant to pay costs.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, 26/19 ifl, Jan. 1919, page 105.
YEAR 1725
JANUARY 10
1. 9ieur de Fontaines having been called over a year ago to account for his miS" management of the Marquis de Darfeld' s concession, the Sieur de Pauger peti tions the SUperior Council to compel him to close his accounts definitely and turn over the books and all other documents in his possession to peti tioner.
(Signed) de Fauger
(Signed) La Morinniere
~l{, Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 106.
Vol. 2,
DAB 1725
PltUtiOll. w1th du})l1cate.
'the DrtllIX Brothe1'll peUUOIl the COUDCll for the arreat of Bord1er Ud Blallob . ",
ill order to 0011_ a bal... due of 940 llTre8. on their boat.
(S1pecl) DNlX
(SigJ1e4) Pltrl'1
SherUr's retv.1'Il. 011 ..mee of IlOUoe to Bordier ad Blachlll'4. forestal1iDg Bordier's Pl'OPOHl'l p_aep to h8Ree. B1aD.chard dee1ared uiu' of l»oat ill 41l1Jllte.
(S1~) Vincent
Lillte4 ill Lcmisiaaa li1ftorica1 Quarterly. Vol. a. No.1. J'!I1IUU'Y 1919. Page 106
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X File 23/52-
Dec. 1'1. 1'123
Paulin Cadot
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Petition of Laforge, in which he alleges the house and lot have been seized and sal& been twice advertised.
He therefore prays that property be sold at . auction on the 17th of this, month, up to 200 livres. This amount, to cover principal of roo livres, balance due, plus interest and costs.
(Signed} Binard
Paulin Cadot
Order. (Signed} Brusle
(Signed) La Morintdere
No. I, Janua:cr 1919, page
Note: Q.uarterly shows no signature.
55/29
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601a'
JANUARY 18
V~, the undersigned, certifY to be in debted to Sr. Crespin for the sum of 200 franos he has loaned to us at the time of our marriage to buy a house from Sr. Binar, alias La Forge. The said sum we promise to pay during the next month of August, and failing to do so, he will be at liberty to taka the said house baok.
In testimony whereof we have signed the present note in presenoe of the undersigned.
At New Orleans, this January l8th.1725.
(Signed)
Witnesses:
Brosset, Cheval , Brantan.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.7, No.4, Oot.l924, page 680.
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.Tan. 22. 1'125 - 25/19
.Tan. 23. 1725 - 25/21
Attachment proceedings.
Sheriff Viment proceeds to the planta tion of lfalboroue alias Daigle to seize any money thet might be tound belonging to a Mr. BonhCllllll. said money represent ing the proceeds ot a sale ot negroes, by Bonhamn to Chaperon.
(Signed) Larche BichClllllle Louis Viger Cadot
X Chaperon's mark.
Not ice given, by sheriff Viment to BonhCllllll, in the presence ot the undersigned witnesses, regarding above seizure.
(Signed) X Chaperon's mark X Daigle's mark
Louis Viger Larche Richamne Cadot V1Dcent
Listed Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 8, 1919, page 106.
60/19
lAJlUARY 21
1. Pet1t1cm of 'l'here88 P10baux to ClOIlIJlel '1'IUIrt', Ducodera. IU'I4 llonna:nnture to pay bar 500 tranca tor dlllBllg8 to her house, and outrage01l8 aasault upon herll8lt'.. They haft already paid 80 trancs.
(Signed) ~rese 1'1chaux
2. Procedure allowed.
(Signed) Delacha1ee
lnterllCl 1n Lout8lena Jiiatorical ltU8J'terly. Vol. 2, 11. jan. 1919, >age 106.
26/19
Peti tion tor statl!lllent
Petition by Daigle alias Malboroug that a statement be made regarding money and ettacta seized on his premises on petition of Chaperon. Said statElllllll!lt be deposited wi th Rossard, Clerk of the Council.
(Signed) Cavot for Daigle
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 7, 1/4, Oct. 1924, Page 681
60/19
seizure
YEAR 1725
PeUUOJl tflr trllll8ter ot seized tunds.
Chaperon petiUoo aekiug that the lIIOoy seized on Daigle's premiaes be placed in tha charge ot tha Company's cashier as a guarantse tor lIIIIOUIlt owed h1III by BoDhOllm8.
(Signed) Cavot. tor Chaperon.
Listed in Louislll1la Jlistoriclll It uarter1:v. Vol. 2. Bo. 1. ;ran. 1919. page 107.
60/19
seizure
25/19
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UJlders1gned BoDha., (describiug h1.Dlselt as a t01'llllr taithtul servant ot the Caa pu:y at the A1 IalDcas post), recently sold _ ala'Yes toChapsron. 8Dd in vi.. ot their mutual UDderstsndiug about the pay I118nt, BoDha. iii gri8Y8d that Chaperon should attapt to seize the proceeds. On the plea that the seizure was without reason BonhCIIIIIII asks that the Council now caDeel sllllle and allow him 500 l1~es ot the attached money tor necessary subsis tence.
(Signed)
Listed in Lou1aiallll Historical Q.uerterly, Vol. 2. #1, .Tan. 1919, page 107.
60/19
25/21
seizure
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Judgment: Bonhamn vs Chaperon.
Council declares seizure valid and orders the seized money deposited in the Treasury, until settlement or Bonhomm's (written BonhODlJlB's) account.
(Signed) Bienville De la Chaise Brusl$
(Several paraphs)
Listed in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly. Vol. 2, 61, Jan. 1919, page 109.
60/19
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1. Petition before the SUperior Council of Sr. La Dousseur against Sr. Durant, to collect sixty-four francs, the amount of a note dated July 16th•• 1724.
(Signed) Barson de Laperri~re
for La Dousseur
(Signed) Fleuriau.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 19, page iDS.
)6/19
25/22 25/26, No. 77
vs Muise de Latour,
COPY OF P&TITION
Peti~ion or Sieur de Chavannes, Secre~ary for the Council, to campel Sieur Marise de Latour to pay him t·he sum of 310 livres due on a none which was made payable to one Charles de Beau lieu and endorsed by him to order of de Chavannes.
The original was signed by De Chavanne.
;J;an. 25
.Tan. 25
(Signed) La Marinniere
55/19
File 25/22
va Mariae de Latour
Marise de Latour (310 l1vres)
Council orders defendant to pay the claim of 310 l1vres.
(Signed) Delachaise Brusl~ Fazende
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 107.
55/19
#25-23
YEAR 1725
1. Petition of Mons. de Fontaine, former director or the La Blanc Concessions, to have the sr. La Perriere come to his residence daily, to settle his ac counts.
(Signed) De Fontaine.
2. Council orders La Perrillre to give neces sary aid.
(Signed) Delacheise
(Signed) •La Morinniere.
(Signed) De Pauger.
La Morinnillre.
, --j .') ",' O' (1 r'l r: ", .--lc" 7'-" J' ~~. I :...,/ f
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 109.
BOX NO.1
YEAR 1725
FILE 25/24
Coupard
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25/24 25/25 25/24&
Coupard.
PETITION
Petition of De Latour, in which he alleges that Coupard failed· to roof and weatherboard a bouse. belonging to plaintiff, as per terms of contract under private signature, copy of whiCh is attached hereto.
The price agreed upon was 250 11n-es which plaintiff paid Coupard, and receipt for which was incorporated in contract.
(Signed) Marais De Latour
(Signed) Delacha1se
Listed in Louisi9D.S Histor1cal Q,uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, .Tan. 1919, page 109. .
Q.uarter1:T shows the names as Marest Dela it tour du Pin whereas document shows Dupuis.
55/19
Coupard. (250 livres - Breach ot Contract)
Return on service ot notice ot Coupard.
(Signed) Vincent
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, jan. 1919, page 109.
(1) N<7rE: Q.uarterly shows no signature.
(2) N<7rE: Judgllllll1t granting a delay ot eight days in which to tult111 the terms ot the contract is in Doc. 25/27 ot Jan. 29, 1725.
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#25-27 No. 78
JANUARr 29
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Oounoil oonfirms Raguet' s ruling of past Deoember 16th;, aOO olears Plaintiff of obligation beyond board While Dreux work ed for h1m. Costs di:t1ded.
2. De Latour vs Coupart.
Defendant asks tor time to make good his oontraot. Court grants him eight days.
Entered in Louisiana Historioal Quarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 107.
26/19
Jean Bourbeau
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T...es Gueret Duri~e. ma.ter builder. tUes his oppo.ition to the COUl1OU'. decree by detault, against him and in ta...or at .Tean Bourbeau, on Jan. loth.
(Signed) Duri...age -
Order (Signed)
De1achaiae
Sbaritt'. return on aemee at notice at above bill at exception.
(SiglBd) La Korinniere
60/19
Marriage contract between Pierre D'Arguaray and Gillette Gautier, widow Felot, also provisions made by D'Arguaray for widow Helot's two minor chileren.
(Signed) Dargaray
Chauvin de la Freni~re, G. Fautler Lesueur Lafreni~re.
Tossandier,
26/19
JANllARY 30
1. Sieur Soubaign~ petitions the SUperior Council to collect the amount of two notes from Sieur de Nolan and also the amount of two notes from Sieur Reboul.
Prompt action desired as de Nolan is about to leave for Mobile.
(Signed) ,
Soubaigne
(Signed) Delachaise
Entered in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly, Vol. 2, #~, Jan. 1919, page lOB.
26/19
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Before the Royal Notary Act of sale of a property b1 Monaieur de Bienville to Sieur Dutisne and hia wife and Sieur ilaguet, acting for Duti anfl for the aum of 4,000 livrea; one thousand and f'ifty eight livres cash, and two thousand, nine hundred forty-two livres in one year, secured by mortgage.
(Signed) Bienville De Lavaltrie Dutisn~ Haguet Massy
witnesses: Paul Douris) & Droy )
Rossard, notary.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 10'.
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26/19
FEBRUARY 1
Certificate given by Durivage, saying that he sold the frame work of a house to Tixerant, promising to furnish all necessary timber, excepting joists and blocs, also to put up said frame work, furnishing workmen, in consideration of the sum of 840 francs, 400 francs of which to be paid this day, the resi due to be paid in eight months.
(Signed) Dur ivage.
26/19
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Pl'r1'1'IOIJ FOR I1fQUBS'l'.
Attorney General F1eurlau oalls tor an in quest oyer the death ot Gullla1.llll8 Dubourg, alias Beauoondray; 8a14 to haTe died at Isle·Dauphine; thi8 matter being ot enr_ consequenoe.
(Signed) P1euriau
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'Li8ted in Lou1ai_ Hi8torioal Q.uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, lan. 1919, page 108.
615/19
Return on service of notice on:
Jean Batiste Marlot, former storekeeper of the Company; Nicolas Miragouen, resident of the place between Mobile and Dauphine Isle; and to Mr. Martin de Jauryquibery, also former storekeeper of the Company.
(Signed) La Morinniere
Listed in Louisiana Historical Q,uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 108.
55/19
of Guillaume Dubourg, alias Beauooudray
Aooording to Marlot's testimony, Dubourg, having gone to Dauphine Isle from Mobile in order to get some negroes or the Company, beoame ill of the dysentery, and died or it at the Isle's Hospital. This happened at the end of NowElllber or the first part of December, year 1719; that an inventory of his effeots was made by Sr • .Tacotab and de posited with Raguet, that deponent was ordered by Mr. de Ville Deau, Director to turn over to Mr. Olivier a quart of flour belonging to said Beaucondray.
(Signed) j. B. Marlot Brusle
Nicolas Mirasouen, aged 48, a resident of Miragouen deposes and says that Beauecn- dray oame to this Provinoe with Olivier to engage in business; that ha lett Mobile for Dauphine Isle to get some negroes and while there became ill of the dysentery. He stayed a while at the hane of Mr. Robert and was transferred to the hospital where he died.
(Signed) Miragouen Brusle
Sr. Martin J"!llU'yquibery, rOl'lJl8r storekeepI£' or the COIIlPaDY gave sane inrol'lJl8t1on, plus the inromation that Beaucoudray's account with the Company had a crelUt balance or 108 livres and this amount was deposited wi th deponent.
(Signed) st. Martin Drusle
Liated in LoUisiana Historical Q;uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, J"antlary 1919, Page 108
Note: Q;uarterly shows no signatures•
55/19
PETITION
Pierre Le Comte moves to collect an aocount of 125 livres due him by one Couendo who has left for France, and whose obligations have been assumed by Clairefontaine.
(Sgd. ) LeComte.
(Sgd.) Delaohaise.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, No.1, Jan.19l9, page 108, and on page 109, same volume, number &: year.
N<Y.rEt
Signed,
Vinoent.
Listed in Louisiana Historioal Quarterly, Vol.2, #1, Jan.19,19l9, page 109.
NOTE 1: Quarterly shows no signature ..
NOTE 2: In dooument 25/40 No.82, Feb.10,1725 is a deoision on above oase reading "still pending. Costs reserved."
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55/17
Petition of La Dousseur. planter, against Durant. planter. Sheriff Vincent notifies Durant for a resi due debit of 50 francs on his note of 60 francs.
(Signed) Vincent•
. Entered in Louis iana Historical "I.uarterly. Vol. 2, 11. Jan. 1919. page 109.
26/19
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In Virtue of the ordinance and "the request of Michael Rossard, Clark of the S~erior
Councllt the undersigned, Mr. Charles La Morinniere gave summons to Jean Baptiste, Barre to appear before the Superior Council to stand trial and be sentenced to pay to the plaintiff two hundred eighty two trancs with interest and costs due on sales.
(Signed) La Morinniere
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quartedy, Vol. 2. lfl, Jan.· 1919, page 109.
26/19
YEAR 1725 FEBElUARY 8
Petition of Soupaign~, planter, against Sier BePoul, Lieutenant, and summons given Sieur Reboul. SUDmons g1 ven to Beboul to answer for two notes payable in goods or in money of Spain.
(Signed) Vincent.
Entered in Louisiana Historical ,<uerterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 109.
26/19
YEAR 1~5 FEBRUARY 9
Petition of MaBS¥, Guenot, and Freret. associates of the Concession of ste. Reyne, against ~ieur ~~ard for money due them on the "sale of a plantation.
Elltract of agreement IllB.de by SiaJ.rs de •Kolly and associate. to have Sieur Ceard
p~ the note due to Sieurs Guenot, Freret, and Massy.
(Signed) •Guenot. de Trefontainne, D. Kolly. du Verville, Lamy. du Faure.
Order for trial signed: Brusl&
Summons given Sieur C~ard, signed:
La Morinniere
Entered in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly. Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 110.
26/19
FEBRUARY 10
1. Rossard vs Barre. Council condemns Barre / to pl)r 282 francs to plaintiff, interests and costs to be paid in two months' time.
2. La Douceur vs Antoine Durant. Claim al- / lowed.
3. Ignace La Messe vs Beaumont.
4. Soubaign~ vs Rebou.l , Still panding- Ccats reserved.
5. Le Come vs Clairefontaine. still pending. Costs reserved.
6. Durivage vs Bourbault. Still pending. / Costs reserved.
(Sijpled) Delacbaise, Brusl~ Fazende Perry
Entered in Louisiana Historical ..uartedy, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 110.
2.6/19
Destroyed Marriage Contract
(Peltier de Franchomme)
Feb. 15, 1725 - 25/41 Feb. 16, 1725 - 25/42 No. 81 Feb. 16, 1725 - 25/43 Feb. 16, 1725 - 25/44 Feb. 16, 1725 - 25/45 No. 83 Feb. 21, 1725 - 25/47 Feb. 22, 1725 - 25/48
85/Feb. 23, 1725 - 25/50 No.
60/19
Petition: Peltier de Franchomme
Peltier de Franchomme, officer, stationed in Illinois, petitions the council alleg ing his marriage contract, along with other notarial docwnents, has been destroyed by rats; owing to his inexperience he had neglected to get a duplicate copy of said contract at the time it was drawn by notary Bussereau de Bellegarde, and now asks that a duplicate be made by Rossard, notary royal, in presence of Bellegarde and other witnesses who were present when the original was drawn up.
(Signed), Peltier de Franchomme
Council reserves consent until Mr. Bussereau de Bellegarde makes written declaration of the facts in the case.
(Signed)
Delachaise Brusl& Fleuriau
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, dl, Jan. 1919, page 110.
60/19
Declaration: Bussreau de Belle garde
Before the notary royal, de Bellegarde, notary of Illinois, declares that the marriage contract of Nicolas Peletier de Franchomme (written Francosine) and Marguerite Ona~uamo~uona, widow of Jac~ues Bardon was destroyed by rats. De Bellegarde reviews the clauses and stipulations that were made in the said contract, further declaring gnawed fragment s of the said contract and other documents were found under the flooring of the store where he worked.
(Signed) Bussreau de Bellegarde
Listed in Louisiana Historical Q.uarterly, Vol, 2, #1, Jan, 1919, page 110.
60/19
Affidavit: Boisbriant.
Chevalier Boisbriant certifies he was a witness to the marriage contract recorded by Bussreau de Bellegarde, between offi cer Franchomme and the widow Bardon (written Bourdon) about Sept. 1723, that he recalls there was a deed of gift, of
20,000 livres in favor of Franchomme, further stat ing the said contract along with other documents in the files of de Bellegarde were commonly reported to have been destroyed by rats.
Signed &. Sealed
by secretary
Listed in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 110.
50/19
Petitioner prays for hearing of witnesses regarding his destroyed marriage contract containing deed of gift in his favor.
(Signed) Peltier de Franchomme.
Council orders a written declaration by Boisbriant regarding clauses and stipula tions contained in the destroyed marriage contract and hearing of depositions by Dartaguette, Belisle, and Daliste before Councillor Delachaise.
.,'JI'....\
(Signed) Delachaise Brusl~ Fazende Fleuriau
.sted in Louiaiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, &0. 1, Jan. 1919, page 111.
60/19
Testimony
Witnesses Pierre Dartaguiette, Franqois Seimars de Bellile and Legardeur Delisle, testiry regarding stipulations and clauses contained in the destroyed marriage con tract belonging to de Franchomme. Wit nesses agree on the fact that said con tract was drawn in their presence and contained deed of gift in favor of said de Franchomme from his wife, 1~rgueritte
Ouaquemo Q.uoana, widow Bourdon. (Illadame Bourdon's name has an Indian semblance.)
(Signed) Dartaguiette Seimars de Bellile Legardeur Delisle Delachaise
Listed in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 111.
60/19
\
Petition of Sleur Ignace La :Yesse. planter, against Clauie Fortier. edge-tool maker, for beer furnished by the said La Messe.
(Signed) La Morinniere
Entered in Louisiana Historical 'tuarterly. Vol. 2, n, Jan. 1919. page 111.
26/19
25/47
Petition (renewed) for New Mar riage Contract.
Nicolas Peltier de Franchomme reviews the history of his destroyed marriage contract, and repeats his request for another con tract bearing equivalent provisions be tween himself and the widow Bourdon.
(Signed)
(Signed)
Delachaise.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 111.
60/19
• DESTROYED MARRIAGE CONTRACT.
Decision
Attorney General Fleuriau approves the granting of a new contract as desired and orders the record thereof filed, until ratification by Madame Franchamme to be obtained within six months and then entered in the minutes.
(Signed) Fleuriau
Listed in Louisiana Historical Q,uarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 111.
60/19
LIBEL SJ IT (Father Lusurierl
February 22, 1725--25/49 No. 84 Februery 28, 1725--25/52 February 28, 1725--25/53 Febr~ 28, 1725--25/54 No. 86 March 2, 1725--25/55 No. 87 March 3, 1725--25/85 Mar-ch 27, 1725--25/86 March 27, 1725--25/87 March 27, 1725--25/88 March 27, 1725--25/89 March 30, 1725--25/90 March 31, 1725--25/92 No. 94 March 31, 1725--25/93 April 4, 1725--25/96 April 10, 1725--25/104 No. 98 April 10, 1725--25/105 No. 99 April 11, 1725--25/108 April 11, 1725--25/109 April 11, 1725--25/110 April 11, 1725--25/111
II 2/f t 1)."'~' ~ '(32.. 1..... ., ,.' . ,,0/
Year 1725
25/49 No.84
PLEA FOR ACT ION OF REDRESS
De. Verteuil. partner in the land grant of Paris du Vernary. and director there of.files complaint against capt.Chatham of the of the " La Gironda"••• Signed
De Verteuil Rossard. clerk
YEAR 1725
Marriage Contract Issued Anew.
New mar:ti age contract issued by Rosserd to Peltier de Franchomme and the widow Bourdon. The attorney general acts for widow Bourdon who is at the Illinois Post. Contract contains same Clauses and stipulations as in the first con tract drawn by Bussereau de Bellegarde, which was destroyed by rats.
(Signed) Peltier de Franchomme Terrisse de Ternan Dartagul.ette Bussereau de Bellegarde Lagardeur Delisle Pasquier Rossard,
notary
Listed in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly, Vol. 2, No. I, Jan. 1919, page Ill.
60/19
FEBRUARY 25
Act of sale of a piece of land No. 48 and house on said lot to Sieur Brusl~
by Sieur Jean Franqois Pasquier. in consideration of the sum of 1000 francs.
(Signed) Brusl~
26/19
FEBRUARY 27
1. Petition of Henry de Graves to summon M. Clsirfontaine to be sentenced to pay him the sum of forty-five dollars in Spanish money due him, contained in his bill of exchange of March 161;h., 1724, plus interest and costs.
(Signed) Ji. de Graves, Delachaise Vincent
2. Order for trial, signed:
Dalachaise
Vincent
Entered in LoUisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, dl, Jan. 1919, page 111.
26/19
FILE 25/49 No. 84.
Libel Suit (Father Lusurierl
Plea in libel suit.
Attorney General Fleuriau requests Father Raphael, Grand Vicar to Monseigneur of Quebec, to attend or else delegate an ec clesiastical substitute to attend the im pending inquiry and examination of witness esregarding the charge or libel, brought against Father Lusurier, Dominican, Chaplain abce r-d the vessel "La Gironde".
Signed Fleuriau.
Listed Louisiana Historical ~rterly Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, Page 112.
60/10
FILE 25/49 No. 84.
Signed La Morinniere.
Li sted Louisiana Hist orical .oJ.arterly Vol. 2 No.1, Jan. 1919. Page 112.
60/10
,•, -oj
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FILE 25/41l No. 84.
, ;,,
/
FEB. 28
Testimony appears to consist of sane ship beard tattle and remarks of a personal cast. The hearing is attended by Father R. P. Raphael, Capuchin.
Signed
Brusle Duschesne Rossard Prevost Alexandre Berard F. Raphael
Listed Louisiana Historical ...uarterly Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. l~l~. Page 112.
60/10
VAGE.
Building 1 pigeon house. 43 daa, at 51 per day-215
18 Hogs bought ot ~ Du breuil and charged on JJrf bill•••••••••••••••••• 54
1 chilmey bu11t •••••••150
Plastering 3 lockers •• 20
498 UO 388
2 Axes at 10 it each••••••20 Cash••••••10
ITO
Leaving a balance er 388 l1Yl'eS due by Mr. Tixerent •
. 29-114.
(19)
File 24/54
YEAR 1'125
"Petition to attach tunds.
Recorder Rossard moves for seizure against y
Baron dlJ Hombourg, in order to satisfy a debt. or 1200 livres, outstanding on Purchases made by d6 Bombourg.
(Signed) Rossard
. :. March 6, r
Return on service of notice on Brus1e in whose hands the f'llnds are.
(Signed) La Morinniere
..•..- -
. ',:', ~-~..... ,
LiMed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol-2;, NO. 1, ~an. 1919, page 112
Note: Quarterly shOWlS nlllle as "dJ!Ianbourg", whereas his signature is "de Hombourg"•
55/29
File 25/49 No. 84
Testimony continued.
"ARCH 2
Deposi t1 on of first witness Captain Pierre Dartaguiette shows slight hearsay evid ence , Deposition of second witness Father Mathias, a Capuchin alleges he heard the parties ex change taunts and that is all he knows of the matter.
Signed
Brusle Dartaguiette Rossard, clerk. F. Mathias.
Listed Louisiana Historical </iJarterly Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, Page 112.
60/10
File 25/49 No. 84.
X File 23/52
Dec. 17, 1723
Paulin Cadot
YEAR 1725
Doe. 25/57
MARC!! 3
CIVIL SUIT
Paulin Cadot
• • • •
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2. No.1, Jan. 1919
Note: Quarterly Shows no signature.
55/29
MARCH 4
Petition of' Michel Rossard, registrar, against Paul Barre, Canadian, to col lect 374 lbs. of' f'lour as charged to his· note of' Oct. 19th. 1723.
Signed,
Rossard.
Entered in Louisiana Historioal Qparterly, Vol.2, No.1, Jan.1919. page 112.
17
lC File 23/52-
Dec. 17, 1723
Paulin Cadot
Paulin Cado~
/
v ;r\\dgment postponing adjudication sale of the houl!le. fifteen dayl!l.
(Signed) De1achaise BrUsla Boisbriant
Listed in Louisiana Historical Q.uarterly, Vol. 2. No.1, ;ran. 1919, Page 112
55/2.9
X File 23/52-
Dec. 17, 1723
Paulin Cadot
YEAR 1725
Baron de HomboUrg and Thomas Desersy
./ Return on service o~ notice on Brusle in the matter o~ crharles Delery
vs. Baron de BOIIIbourg
(Signed) La Morlnniere
Listed in Louisiana Eistorical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No. I, .Tan. 1919, pages 112 and 113
55/29
Baron de Hombourg and Thomas Dlsersy
Bill against d&Hombourg ror wood rurnished by Du Ringe. Thebill totals ---------------- 2'16 livrsa.
Certificate or deHombourg acknowledging above indebtedness.
(Signed) de ROIlIbourg
Listed in Louisiua :ffistorical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 113
55/29
1725
25/63
Unsigned M8IIIorandum of Act of Sale
Vendor: Vendee:
Sr. Baron de' Hombourg Sr. Brusle
Property - Three adjoining lots of ground, designated by Nos. 45, 44 and 46.
Lot 45 was acquired by vendor fr_ Sr. Gabrie1 J(oDllllU'que, Officer, under name of Sr. Goublaa.
Lot 44 - from Sr. Reynaud D' Autrive, eapt. act of May 24. 1'123
Lot 46 - from Sr. Reboul
Improvements on prop;rty - One wooden trame house on willo... foundation, 1l'1th bark roofing.
Price - 15'15 lines cash
Witnesses to act: Charles Droy, Clerk Recorder jean Baptiste Massey
who sign the act together with Brusle de Hombourg, and undersigned NotBi-y.
No signature
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No. I, jan. 1919, Page 113.
55/29
25/64
NO.89
YEAR 1725 MARCH 7
At the request of Jean Baptiste Bergeron, sole legatee of Jaoques Langevin,Counoil lor Brusle affixes seals on effeots of deoeased Langevin. Passepartout, baker, is named custodian of sealed property. Among the assets there are three dugouts; two empty, one laden with sale meat.
Signed,
Brusle.
On fourteenth of March, Brusle removes said seals and takes inventory of said effects, disoharging Passepartout of oustody of same.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly,' J~ rVol.2, No.1, Jan.1919, page 113. .,
17
Petition
Bonhomne, _Ilanadian, alleges that by act under private signature, he sold to Mr. HUbert, ba- fore his departure for France, a lot and five negroes. The purchase price of negroes was 6000 livres; that Bonhomm turned the negroes over to Mr. de Gauvry for use on his plantation, where they remained for :two years and four months; that on the death of Mr. Hubert no "d'le assumed the obligations for the balance duEl fegroes.
He therefore prays that Bonhomm be condemned to pay 2300 livres for the use of' the negroes during the period of' 2 years and 4 months, or whatever the Court deems proper, less a credit of' 10eo, which Hubert paid on account for the negroes.
(Signe-d) Bonhomm
liar. 8, Order. (Signed) Delachaise
Listed in Louf at ana Historical Quarterly, Vol. a, No.1, Jan. 1919, Page 113
YEAR 1725
MARCH 8
1. Petition of Jean Jacques de Lanclllf, surgeon, to collect 39 francs from one Lafleure. Canadian, said SUlll
due him for shaving Lafleure seventy eight times at the rate of ten cents a shave.
Signed,
Entered in Louisiana. Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, No.2, Jan.19l9, page 113.
17
(/
1. Petition of Frere Malon, tailor, to recover full payment from one La Combe, traveller on the sale of a negress that said La. Combe bought from Mesples, resi dent of A~elles, said Malon holding a note concerned in the transaction, and requires valid security or let negress be sold at auction.
Signed,
Malon.
Signed,
Vincent.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, No.1, Jan.1919, page 113. 17
YEAR 1725
BOX No.1
MARCH 9th.
FILE 25/68
Civil Suit
Berard
25/68
25/70
Berard (51 livres and some merchandise)
Petition
Martin de Jaurrequibery, former warehouse guard at Bixoly, seeks to collect a residue debit of 56 livres from Mr. Berard, together with two dry goods items (two ells of Limbourg and two shirts, plus interests and costs.
(Sgd.) St. Martin.
(Sgd.) La Morinniere.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vo1.2, #1, Jan.1919, pages 113 and 114.
55/17
26/19
Petition ot Mr. leen Baptiste Bergeron. uniT8raal legatee ot the late lacqual! LeJlgevin. both inhabitants or lllinoia. to have the seals remo"lNld trom his et tects. thereby precludiJlg the loss or those perishable. (];Loanted.
(Signed)
Brual'
Kntered in Lou1s1aDa Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, 11. 1an. 1919, page 114. . r
'(,'t" /ir
v -. t:...·
File 25/68
Berard
17
Berard (56 livres and some merchandise)
Judgment
Counoil condemns Berard to pay plaintiff fifty seven livres and to return the merchandise in kind or pay for it at the prevailing market price.
By the Council (Sgd.) Rossard.clerk.
MARCH 17.
(Sgd.) La Morinniere.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly. Vol.2. #1. Jan.1919. page 114.
al eo NOTE 2: The above decision u.Ancorporated in
document 25/71 of b~rch 10. 1725.
55/17
1. st. Martin vs Berard. Claim allowed.
2. De Lanchy vs Lafleur. Defendant to pay 19-1{2 shaves. Cost divided. 39 francs.
francs tor 28 C1aiJll was tor
3. Malon vs La Combe still pending. Costs reserved.
(Signed)
Del. B.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Qwrter1y, Vol. 2, 11, Jan.' 1919, page 114.
26/19
YEAR 1725
#25-75 / I
MARCH 13
Petition of Botson, edge-tool maker against Sieur Franqois, planter, to compel him to pay 80 francs for repairing a cart.
(Signed) (Xl mark of said Botson, who cannot write.
Order for trial, signed:
Vincent.
26/19
File 25/67
MARCH 14
JUdgment, non-suiting BonhOllllll in hia demand, but the right is reserved to him to sue whomever else he thinks may be responsible.
(Signed) de Boisbriant Delachaise Brusle
Listed in loUisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2. No.1. Jan. 1919. Page 114
55/29
October 8, 1738
Sr. Brus1e
Copy of sale by notarial a"ct (without warranty) of a negro and negress formerly owned by Sr. Durand. now a fugitive, which slaves were offered at public auction-on the 11th of the same month and adjudicated to said Sr. lassy.
Purchase pricel 1795 1ivres.
(Copy signed) Ronard, Notar;r .
Receipt of Jr. Brut (Treasurer), in favor of Jr. Rossard. Clerk (end Notary) for 1795 livres paid for said slaves. to be credited to the account of Sr. lA:lrand.
(Original signed) Brut
Box No.1
Debtors of the Company.
i
•••• •
DEBTORS OF THE COMPANY
Return on servioe of notioes on:
De lilontinort, former Infantry Captain; De Wille, Major in Swiss Company, Thierry, offioer of troops billeted
in New Orleans, Gaulair, offioer of Swiss Co; De Morand; Estienne De Rivage, Master Construotor of
New Orleans Desfontaines Larohetronne Bourbeau Baptiste Mineur
(Sgd.) La. lvlorinniere.
55/17
II -~ ..
Petition
Jacques Mouster, indigo groyrer for NlI'. La Freniere, has been accused of taking 200 pounds of indigo from his employer. He seeks measures of redress, together with recovery of residue hire, interest and costs.
Being an illiterate, he makes his mark.
(x) mark of Mousset.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, WI, Jan.19l9, page 114.
NOTE: Quarterly shows name as Mouster.
55/17
25/103 April 10,
25/211 May 24,
25/206 May 24,
Balcour (For annulment of Sale)
Undersigned De Morand bought, or supposed that he was buying, a lot of land 8x60, on the Mississippi, fromW~. Balcour. But since Mr. Balcour conveyed the same in defective form, and for as much as the property is liable to be annexed to the Company's land, he prays that sale be declared nul and void.
The property was acquired by Balcour from Joseph Chapron, by abandonment, but the re quired formalities were not met at the time of the abandonment.
(Signed) De Morand
April 6, Return on service of notice on Balcour.
(Signed) La Morinniere
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, • Vol. 2, No. I, Jan. 1919, Page 114
55/29
F }
~
Signed: With his usual mark not knowing how to write.
Order tor trial, signed:
La Morinniere
Entered in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly, Vol, 2, ·il, Jan. 1919, page 115.
26/19
Nomination of a curator to the succession of 3ieur Langevin.
Petition of Jean Baptiste Bergeron for ap pointment of a curator of the succession of Sieur LangeVin.
Signed) J. Bergeron
Nomination of Sieur Droy, clerk registrar, as curator to the succession of Sieur Lange vin.
(Signed) Delachaise B1"UBl~
File 25/73
March 16,1725
Civil Suit
Debtors of the Company,
Debtors of the Company
(2) Morisset vs. Estienne, claim allowed 1602 livres plus interest;
Against the others who did not appear Judgment by default.
(Sgd.) Boisbriant Brusle Delachaise
, NOTE: Decision No.3 (Moris set vs .Goulude) is alien to the suit.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, No.1, Jan.1919, page 115.
55/17
( MARCH 22
1. Petition by J. B. Bergeron, residuary legatee of Sieur de Langevin, shows that under terms in succession of late Jacques Langevin, legatee shall educate a natural son of the deceased, and train him in the Catholic (Apostolic and Roman) faith, therefore asks for release of es tate funds.
(Signed) J. Bte. Bergeron
2. Attorney-General consents to transfl'lr said property to J. B. Bergeron.
(Signed) Fleuriau
Delachaise
Le Morinni~re
26/19
PETITION :roR DELIVERY OF LEGACY
Dupl1catiDg of precEldiDg number, but with supple111entary clause that Droy does not contest the matter, and is ready to comply with Court order, subject to recovery of costs.
(Signed) Droy.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Q.uarterly, Vol. 2, lil, Jan. 1919, page 115.
26/19
File 25/73
Debtors of the Company.
Debtors of the Company
De Beaumont Pouyadon Delatour Manade Maret Delatour Fossier Clairfontaine Demain Cadot Riviere
(Sgd.) La Morinniere.
NOTE: JUdgments in favor of plaintiff handed down on March 23, 1725, doc. 25/84 No.93 •.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, #1, Jan.1919, page 115.
55/17
Pierre Le Comte (Re-possession of house)
25/83 - March 23, 1725
No number - March 23,
Petition
/
jean Mathieu Lanot, alias Bouche, sold a house to one Le Comte, .nearly a year ago; ~or stipulated sum o~ 500 1ivres in copper specie, but has received only 10 Spanish dol lars. There being no movables in the house to seize, petitioner prays ~or re-possession o~
his house, plus rental for time it was occupied by-de~endant ~rom date o~ sale, less a credit or the 10 Spanish Dollars.
(X) Iil.ark of .Tean Mathieu Lanot
March 23,
March 24,
•
Listed in Louisiana Hist.oric81 Q)larterly, Vol. 2, No.1, .Tanuary 1919, Page 11::0
Note: Qp.arter1y shows name of plaintiff as "Lanei".
55/29
March 23. 1725
This copy is
(Signed) La Morinniere
MARCH 23
•
1. Thomelin vs Franchosme (or Francome). Thomelin shall sponsor drafi until word from France (500 francsl. Costs re served.
2. Morisset vs Delatour. ,/ Defendant to pay claim (132 francs).
3. Ilorisset vs Denian• Defendant to pay claim. (200 francs).
4. Morisset vs Clairefontaine. Defendant to pay claim (2800 francs l.
5. Morisset vs de Beaumont. v
Defendant to pay claim (88 francsl.
6. Morisset vs cadot , Defendant to pay claim. (852 francs).
7. Morisset vs Frassier. Defendant to pay Claim. (65 france).
8. Morisset vs Pouyaden. 'i
Defendant to pay claim. (325 francs).
9. J.:orisset vs Manad&. Defendant to pay claim. (266 francs)
10. Jassenne vs sanareccn, Postponed. Coets reserved. Filed No. 93.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, NO.1, Jan. 1919, page 116. 26/19
• YEAR 1725
•
Father Raphael is requested to ap point an ecclesiastical official and a promoter to assist in defend ing the ecclesiastical rights in
,the suit against Father Lusurier, Chaplain of "La Gironde".
Signed Vincent
Signed Vincent.
Listed Louisiana Historical Qwarterly Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919. Page 116•
60/10
File 25/4g No. 84.
•
Grand Yicar of the Archbishop af ","uebec. P. P. Raphael, Capuchin, issues a certain blurred command. in ink, which \rould now adays be ignored by the Roman Curia, where black ink (or legible ink) is prescri bed for correspondence e xpe c td rg attention. Sheriff Vincent serves the notice (whatever it may have been) in pale, but still dis cernible ir~, to Chaplain Lusurier, defend ant in libel suit. He is warned to "satisfy the foregoing requirements, under the penaltie duly stated". (An interdict is implied be yond question, in postscript to 25/90).
Signed R. Capuchin Vicar General
Sheriff's return on service of copy of a bove to Lusurier.
( Signed) VirlC ent •
Li sted Loui s i ana Hi st or icel<i.Uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, January 1919, page 116.
60/J.O
File 25/49 No. 84.
Libel Suit (Father Lusurier)
Libel Suit in Process.
Attorney General Fleuriau asks the council to designate a civil jUdge fran their body to take part il1- trial of Lusurier. R. P. Raphael of Illxem: bourg will act as ecclesiastical official ahd R. P. Hyacinte as promoter.
Signed
Fleuriau.
60/10
File 25/4g No. 64.
/ WJlCll 27
II •
Attomey Gereral F1euriau crders that Lusurier be examined before the Civil Court, Whilst tl:e spiri tual promoter takes cognizance of any facts devolving to the ·spiri tual jurisdiction.
(Signed) F1euriau
Entered in Louisiana Historical Ioiuarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, January 1919~ page 116.
60/10
I ~
i
File 26/49 No. 84.
• )
:E'ormality of serving notice on Lusurier to appear (April 3) for joint heard rg , civil and ecclesiastical
Signed By the Council. Rossard, clerk •
Sheriff's return on service of above notice to Lusurier.
Signed Vineent.
Listed Louisiana Historical 4uarterly Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 19l9, page 117.
60/10
1. Petition for old Right of Way.
Undersigned ~vet and S01lbaigne, on behalf of GentillY settlers, urge that Rivard, who has cut off travel from the original road and would have them follow a neW' road, be made to re tain earlier conditions.
(Signed) ~vet - Soubaigne
(Signed) Vincent
•
Libel SuU
(Father Lusurier)
ECCIESIA.STlCAL SENTENCE IN LIBEL WIT.
Another obliterated writing by R. 1'. Raphael addressed to Supericr c ounc t L, Its import appears in the Attorney General's postscript, showing that in deference to R. 1'. Raphael's request Lusurier shall be fer-bidden by Cap tain of "La Gironde" to exercise ecclesiasti cal office until R. P. Raphael has removed his int erdict. Lusuri er is to stay on ship board pending further order.
(Signed) F1euriau
Signed DeIa ch Ia se ,
Entered in Louisiana Historical ~rterly, Vol. 8, #1, Jan. 1919, page 117.
60/10
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The council, taking in consideration the pet1ti on of the Reverem Father Raphael orders Sieur Jastram, Captain and commandant of the transport La Gironde, to retain on boe.rd, under arrest ,the pr isoner Lusurier by name, priest Of the religious order of st. Domini que, the t he beheld until such time as he promises obedience, duty and silence towards the Reverend Father mo re presents the Reverend Archbi shop of Quebec, He is further forbidden from exercising any sarcerdotal functi ens whatever until such time as relieved from int"erdiction.
(Signed) Brusle Delachaise Boisbriant Fazende •
Listed Louisiana Histar ical ~rterly, Vol. 1, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 117.
60/10
File 25/49 No. 84.
File 25/41l No. 84.
Feb. 22, 1725.
MARCH 31
•
By peti tion of Rev. Father Raphael, Capuchin priest, Vicar General of the
. most Reverend Bt shop Of «uebec, the Superior Council Of Louisiana arders the Sieur Jastram, Captain ot "La Gironde" to retain on board a prisoner,
the Sieur Lusurier, Chaplain Of said vessel, there being no ecclesiastical prison at New Orleans; Lusurier re- fuses to show credentiels but asserts the. t he is not a capuchin, and so, not anenabIe to a Capuchin Superior. Council orders Captain Jastram to·farbid Lusurier to perform any ecclesiastical functions on board •
II The Rev. Father Raphael representing the Most Reverend Bishop of Quebec, orders the interdiction Of said Lusurier, in the Council C!lamber, March 31st, 1725, by extraord~ry session. Sheriff Vil1cent serves notice on Captain Jastram.
Signed Vincent.
Listed Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1\)1\), page 117.
60/10
File 24/54
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Baron de Hombourg and Thomas Desersy.
Return on service of notice of seizure on Brusl~ up to 187 1ivres 6 sols 6 deniers due by Hombourg to Nogues, and for 146 1ivres due by Hombourg to same.
(Signed) Vincent
.". '. -55/19
Petition by Joseph and Pierre Rozet against C1airfontaine
Renewal of Plea for Collection by Jean LaMesse
Jean Bourbeau vs. Durivage
Civil Suit - E. Dubordieu vs. Plaisance (for return of Slave & Son)
Sr. de Pauger vs. Sr. de Fontaines
Promissory Note between Pierre Fontaine and Sr. Crespin
Seizure, Chaper~ vs. Daigle and Bonhomm
Petition of Therese Pichaux against Thery, Ducoders and Bonnaventure
Petition of Sr. La Dousseur against Sr. Durant
Berard vs. Lassus
1-3 1-4
Civil suit - Marais De Latour Dupuis vs. Coupard
Le Compte vs. Dreux
Marriage Contract between Pierre D'Arguaray and Gillette Gautier, Widow Felot
Petition of Sr. soubaign~ against Sr. de Nolan and Sr. Reboul
Act of Sale of Bienville to Sr. Dutisn~
Account of Mr. Tixerant in Account with Durivage and Certificate of Sale
1-27
Civil Suit - Pierre Le Cornte vs. Clairefontaine
Petition of La Dousseur against Durant
. Summons to Jean Baptiste Barre by Mr. Charles La Morinniere. (for Rossand),
Petition of Soubaign~ against Sr. Reboul
Petition of Massy, Guenot and Freret (Ste. Reyne Cone.) against Sr. C~ard
Decisions
Petition of Sr. Ignace La Messe against Claude Fo.rtier
-3-
2-23
2-19
Libel Suit (Fr. Lusurier 2-22; 2-28; 3-2; 3-3; 3-27; 3-30; 3-31 ;4-4; 4-10;
4-11.
by Sr. Jean Francois Pasquier
Petition of Henry de Graves to summon M. Clairfontaine
Petition of M. Rossard against Paul Barre
Langervin Succession
Petition of Jean de Lanchy against Lafleure
Petition of Frere Malon against LaCombe
Civil Suit - St. Martin de Jaurrequibery vs. Berard
Petition of Botson against Sr. Francois
Civil Suit: Morisset vs. Debtors of the \ Company
Civil Suit - Jacques Mousset vs. La Freniere
2-25
2-27
3-4
Civil Suit - Jean Lanot, alias Bouche vs. Pierre LeCompte
Petition for right of Way, Lyvet and Soubaigne representing Gentilly settlers vs. Rivard
-4-
3-19
1811. 3, 1725 - {l25
Petition tor settlement ot wtoount.
Pierre Barbier, carpenter aboard the La Beloune, ellegee he worked fbr)l1'. DlriV8g8 tor a hm at 3-1/2 months at 6O'11.Tr8a per lIIOnth, mald.Jlr; a total 8UIII or·: 210 ll..~~ that he 1'..lIheel 45 l1vru, "leaving .' bll181lce due ot 165 livrea cd due to his _~ted de parture t~ the city petitions the counc11._ tor ..ttl_t ot said account in order to .. be able to pay his Oft bi1l8.
(Signed) X (Barbier' a mark) Vincent, tor peti1;1oner-.
Order tor trial.
(Signed) Delachaise
Listed in Louisiea Historical'QUarterly, Tol. 2, Bo. I, .Tan. 8, 1919, Page iG4
60/29 /,
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S1IeriW. retu1'll OJ!. _moe or notioe to Mr. IllIrtnge, .uter oOJlf;ractor. to appear IIJl4 Mt1e lIIl UOClUJlt, in the __ or 166 1ino-. due Pierre Barbier, oarp8Jlter.
(Signed) Vincent
L1ated in Lolli.iana Hilltorioal Quarterl,.. Tol. 2, No.1, leJl. 8, 1919, Page 104
60/29
BARSON de LAPl!RRI1IlE... lOU'
1ItIaor8Dlh1a of food stutts 1Ir. 1017. aurgeon, tarnished during the period of :'I1IIOn1;lla, wbi1e he was boarding at cte Laperriere's haIJe. and which is to be deducted fl'Olll hia board bill at 40 sola per day. Board bill 'totalec1. • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • 238. 10 lOod turniShed ••••••••••••••••• 122. 6 Balance dne for board •••••••••. 116. 4
Certified to and signed Barson de LEqterriere
Itot lined 1Jl Louisiana Historical Quarter!)'.
60/29
YEAR 1726 .TANUARY 5
1. Petition by the Rozet brothers (.Toseph and Pierre) to compel Clair1'ontaine to pay them the sum of 300 and more francs dUll "them,also 4 pitchers of brandy for wages due them as per their contract w1"th said Clair1'ontaine, plus interest and costs.
(Signed) X - Rozet Bros: mark
2. Order for trial.
26/19
1. Jean La Messe, having 3 mont.hs ago in formed La Morinni~e, bailiff, to col lect 155 francs due him by several parties, and not hearing trom La Morin ni~re, he renews his plea for procedure, being in need of funds to subsist until his departure on the "La Loire".
(SigJJed) Lammes
2. Council orders La Morinni&re to proceed in his collections on petition of La Messe.
(Signed) Delachaise &uBi' Pery Fleuriau
:i:ntered in Louisiana' Historical ~uarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 8, 1919, page 104.
26/19
October 8, 1738
by and between AntoinP Bruale.
Councilor of the King and
Demoiselle Cecille Le Blanc. minor daughter of Hpnry Lp Blanc, deceased, and of Demoiselle SeruBnne Lemarie.
Thp parties, sided by thpir rplatives and friends whose names sre hereunto subscribed, promise to take each othpr in lswful marriage, to be solpmnized in thp Holy Catholic Church.
They promise to pay their own debts before lII8rriage, npi ther of thp parties to be re sponsible for debts contracted by. the other before marriage.
The psrties agrpe to th.. community of property according to the Custom of Paris.
'l'hP future husband makes s marriage settlemen10 of 600 livrps (income) on his future wife. A preciput of 3000 livrps is agreed upon;
(cont'd)
Bareon de Lapemere v••
YIIIl 171llS l.&J1lW1!'8
Sher1tt'. ret1lft Oil ..mao ot Datta. to JIr. 1017. to appeu 1Jl -n aD4 -..r peU\101l of~ 4e h,AI:dere, t~ p""'- otl16 U..,.. 10 101.. bU ......... PItr·llie8nas., t!n' bOar« IIIl4 10411-8. 1Jl letault ot w1I.lcJl. .. I!hall lie ffJle4 10 ltv...
Lin_a I.olI1a1.. Bino1'Shl ~17. Vol. I. )I). 1, 1... s, 1911, perce 101
YEAR 1725
BOX 1
FILE 25/6
.Tean Bourbeau.... Duri't'llP•
1'8101101OIl: .Tean Bourbeau
I.. Bourbeau all.... he Applied Duri't'llP .i~ bark. tUlber aII4 mOJI8T, aJUl thet he he. onl7 beeD pen17 npald 80 he DOlI pe101Uona the eOUJlCU, .iIl order to o01l.eo't 'Ule balaDoe due, to oClllpe1 ..14 Duri't'llP to P87 aBOut due betore lIDl' arbitntor. Ue. o01DlOll lIltal1 appold.
(Signed) .T. Bourbeau
order tor trial.
(Siped)
Lined lD Lou1a1_ Histor1oal Q.uerter17, Yolo a. 11, .Tan. 8, 1919. pep 105.
60/19
File 24/91
YEAR 1725
JAN.8th.
Signed,
Vincent.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, #1, Jan.8,1919, page 105.
NOTE: Judgment in favor of plaintiff in Doc. 25/9,No.74, Jan.10,1725.
55/17
.TANUARY 10
Council renders judgment by default in fawor of .Tean Bourbeau. Durivage is or dered to pay claim of 300 !ivres plus interest and costs.
By the Council (Signed)
Rossard, Clerk
Sheriff's return on service of copy of above judgment to Dllrivage.
(Signed) La Morinniere
~-_...
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, .Tanuary 1919, Page 105
60/29
l?>."".1,.,,<tM- B9wbaait vs Durivage, decision in favor of~
(J~' \. ·~e,..cl.l..v
5. Marlot vs Durand and de Nolan. Seizure found valid.
6. Jacques Boquigny vs Wille and Gaulet. Claim allowed. (25 piastres)
7. Etienne Du Bordier vs Plaisance. Council orders that Plaisance give back the negress and child to Du Bordier, with costs.
8. Maldac vs Desgraves. Maldac nonsuited, but may look to his debtor. Costs on Maldac.
9. ROzet brothers vs Clairefontaine. CJ.1Um granted.
10. _____ vs Durivage. Claim granted.
11. &rasson vs. Joly. Claim granted. Defendant to pay costs.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, 26/19 ifl, Jan. 1919, page 105.
YEAR 1725
JANUARY 10
1. 9ieur de Fontaines having been called over a year ago to account for his miS" management of the Marquis de Darfeld' s concession, the Sieur de Pauger peti tions the SUperior Council to compel him to close his accounts definitely and turn over the books and all other documents in his possession to peti tioner.
(Signed) de Fauger
(Signed) La Morinniere
~l{, Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 106.
Vol. 2,
DAB 1725
PltUtiOll. w1th du})l1cate.
'the DrtllIX Brothe1'll peUUOIl the COUDCll for the arreat of Bord1er Ud Blallob . ",
ill order to 0011_ a bal... due of 940 llTre8. on their boat.
(S1pecl) DNlX
(SigJ1e4) Pltrl'1
SherUr's retv.1'Il. 011 ..mee of IlOUoe to Bordier ad Blachlll'4. forestal1iDg Bordier's Pl'OPOHl'l p_aep to h8Ree. B1aD.chard dee1ared uiu' of l»oat ill 41l1Jllte.
(S1~) Vincent
Lillte4 ill Lcmisiaaa li1ftorica1 Quarterly. Vol. a. No.1. J'!I1IUU'Y 1919. Page 106
60/29
X File 23/52-
Dec. 1'1. 1'123
Paulin Cadot
/
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Petition of Laforge, in which he alleges the house and lot have been seized and sal& been twice advertised.
He therefore prays that property be sold at . auction on the 17th of this, month, up to 200 livres. This amount, to cover principal of roo livres, balance due, plus interest and costs.
(Signed} Binard
Paulin Cadot
Order. (Signed} Brusle
(Signed) La Morintdere
No. I, Janua:cr 1919, page
Note: Q.uarterly shows no signature.
55/29
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601a'
JANUARY 18
V~, the undersigned, certifY to be in debted to Sr. Crespin for the sum of 200 franos he has loaned to us at the time of our marriage to buy a house from Sr. Binar, alias La Forge. The said sum we promise to pay during the next month of August, and failing to do so, he will be at liberty to taka the said house baok.
In testimony whereof we have signed the present note in presenoe of the undersigned.
At New Orleans, this January l8th.1725.
(Signed)
Witnesses:
Brosset, Cheval , Brantan.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.7, No.4, Oot.l924, page 680.
17
.Tan. 22. 1'125 - 25/19
.Tan. 23. 1725 - 25/21
Attachment proceedings.
Sheriff Viment proceeds to the planta tion of lfalboroue alias Daigle to seize any money thet might be tound belonging to a Mr. BonhCllllll. said money represent ing the proceeds ot a sale ot negroes, by Bonhamn to Chaperon.
(Signed) Larche BichClllllle Louis Viger Cadot
X Chaperon's mark.
Not ice given, by sheriff Viment to BonhCllllll, in the presence ot the undersigned witnesses, regarding above seizure.
(Signed) X Chaperon's mark X Daigle's mark
Louis Viger Larche Richamne Cadot V1Dcent
Listed Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 8, 1919, page 106.
60/19
lAJlUARY 21
1. Pet1t1cm of 'l'here88 P10baux to ClOIlIJlel '1'IUIrt', Ducodera. IU'I4 llonna:nnture to pay bar 500 tranca tor dlllBllg8 to her house, and outrage01l8 aasault upon herll8lt'.. They haft already paid 80 trancs.
(Signed) ~rese 1'1chaux
2. Procedure allowed.
(Signed) Delacha1ee
lnterllCl 1n Lout8lena Jiiatorical ltU8J'terly. Vol. 2, 11. jan. 1919, >age 106.
26/19
Peti tion tor statl!lllent
Petition by Daigle alias Malboroug that a statement be made regarding money and ettacta seized on his premises on petition of Chaperon. Said statElllllll!lt be deposited wi th Rossard, Clerk of the Council.
(Signed) Cavot for Daigle
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 7, 1/4, Oct. 1924, Page 681
60/19
seizure
YEAR 1725
PeUUOJl tflr trllll8ter ot seized tunds.
Chaperon petiUoo aekiug that the lIIOoy seized on Daigle's premiaes be placed in tha charge ot tha Company's cashier as a guarantse tor lIIIIOUIlt owed h1III by BoDhOllm8.
(Signed) Cavot. tor Chaperon.
Listed in Louislll1la Jlistoriclll It uarter1:v. Vol. 2. Bo. 1. ;ran. 1919. page 107.
60/19
seizure
25/19
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UJlders1gned BoDha., (describiug h1.Dlselt as a t01'llllr taithtul servant ot the Caa pu:y at the A1 IalDcas post), recently sold _ ala'Yes toChapsron. 8Dd in vi.. ot their mutual UDderstsndiug about the pay I118nt, BoDha. iii gri8Y8d that Chaperon should attapt to seize the proceeds. On the plea that the seizure was without reason BonhCIIIIIII asks that the Council now caDeel sllllle and allow him 500 l1~es ot the attached money tor necessary subsis tence.
(Signed)
Listed in Lou1aiallll Historical Q.uerterly, Vol. 2. #1, .Tan. 1919, page 107.
60/19
25/21
seizure
••
Judgment: Bonhamn vs Chaperon.
Council declares seizure valid and orders the seized money deposited in the Treasury, until settlement or Bonhomm's (written BonhODlJlB's) account.
(Signed) Bienville De la Chaise Brusl$
(Several paraphs)
Listed in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly. Vol. 2, 61, Jan. 1919, page 109.
60/19
/
1. Petition before the SUperior Council of Sr. La Dousseur against Sr. Durant, to collect sixty-four francs, the amount of a note dated July 16th•• 1724.
(Signed) Barson de Laperri~re
for La Dousseur
(Signed) Fleuriau.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 19, page iDS.
)6/19
25/22 25/26, No. 77
vs Muise de Latour,
COPY OF P&TITION
Peti~ion or Sieur de Chavannes, Secre~ary for the Council, to campel Sieur Marise de Latour to pay him t·he sum of 310 livres due on a none which was made payable to one Charles de Beau lieu and endorsed by him to order of de Chavannes.
The original was signed by De Chavanne.
;J;an. 25
.Tan. 25
(Signed) La Marinniere
55/19
File 25/22
va Mariae de Latour
Marise de Latour (310 l1vres)
Council orders defendant to pay the claim of 310 l1vres.
(Signed) Delachaise Brusl~ Fazende
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 107.
55/19
#25-23
YEAR 1725
1. Petition of Mons. de Fontaine, former director or the La Blanc Concessions, to have the sr. La Perriere come to his residence daily, to settle his ac counts.
(Signed) De Fontaine.
2. Council orders La Perrillre to give neces sary aid.
(Signed) Delacheise
(Signed) •La Morinniere.
(Signed) De Pauger.
La Morinnillre.
, --j .') ",' O' (1 r'l r: ", .--lc" 7'-" J' ~~. I :...,/ f
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 109.
BOX NO.1
YEAR 1725
FILE 25/24
Coupard
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25/24 25/25 25/24&
Coupard.
PETITION
Petition of De Latour, in which he alleges that Coupard failed· to roof and weatherboard a bouse. belonging to plaintiff, as per terms of contract under private signature, copy of whiCh is attached hereto.
The price agreed upon was 250 11n-es which plaintiff paid Coupard, and receipt for which was incorporated in contract.
(Signed) Marais De Latour
(Signed) Delacha1se
Listed in Louisi9D.S Histor1cal Q,uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, .Tan. 1919, page 109. .
Q.uarter1:T shows the names as Marest Dela it tour du Pin whereas document shows Dupuis.
55/19
Coupard. (250 livres - Breach ot Contract)
Return on service ot notice ot Coupard.
(Signed) Vincent
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, jan. 1919, page 109.
(1) N<7rE: Q.uarterly shows no signature.
(2) N<7rE: Judgllllll1t granting a delay ot eight days in which to tult111 the terms ot the contract is in Doc. 25/27 ot Jan. 29, 1725.
. 'i$!i ; - .... " . "':Y!It ~.: ~ -_. 19
#25-27 No. 78
JANUARr 29
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Oounoil oonfirms Raguet' s ruling of past Deoember 16th;, aOO olears Plaintiff of obligation beyond board While Dreux work ed for h1m. Costs di:t1ded.
2. De Latour vs Coupart.
Defendant asks tor time to make good his oontraot. Court grants him eight days.
Entered in Louisiana Historioal Quarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 107.
26/19
Jean Bourbeau
•
T...es Gueret Duri~e. ma.ter builder. tUes his oppo.ition to the COUl1OU'. decree by detault, against him and in ta...or at .Tean Bourbeau, on Jan. loth.
(Signed) Duri...age -
Order (Signed)
De1achaiae
Sbaritt'. return on aemee at notice at above bill at exception.
(SiglBd) La Korinniere
60/19
Marriage contract between Pierre D'Arguaray and Gillette Gautier, widow Felot, also provisions made by D'Arguaray for widow Helot's two minor chileren.
(Signed) Dargaray
Chauvin de la Freni~re, G. Fautler Lesueur Lafreni~re.
Tossandier,
26/19
JANllARY 30
1. Sieur Soubaign~ petitions the SUperior Council to collect the amount of two notes from Sieur de Nolan and also the amount of two notes from Sieur Reboul.
Prompt action desired as de Nolan is about to leave for Mobile.
(Signed) ,
Soubaigne
(Signed) Delachaise
Entered in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly, Vol. 2, #~, Jan. 1919, page lOB.
26/19
/ /
Before the Royal Notary Act of sale of a property b1 Monaieur de Bienville to Sieur Dutisne and hia wife and Sieur ilaguet, acting for Duti anfl for the aum of 4,000 livrea; one thousand and f'ifty eight livres cash, and two thousand, nine hundred forty-two livres in one year, secured by mortgage.
(Signed) Bienville De Lavaltrie Dutisn~ Haguet Massy
witnesses: Paul Douris) & Droy )
Rossard, notary.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 10'.
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26/19
FEBRUARY 1
Certificate given by Durivage, saying that he sold the frame work of a house to Tixerant, promising to furnish all necessary timber, excepting joists and blocs, also to put up said frame work, furnishing workmen, in consideration of the sum of 840 francs, 400 francs of which to be paid this day, the resi due to be paid in eight months.
(Signed) Dur ivage.
26/19
r...... . ~
Pl'r1'1'IOIJ FOR I1fQUBS'l'.
Attorney General F1eurlau oalls tor an in quest oyer the death ot Gullla1.llll8 Dubourg, alias Beauoondray; 8a14 to haTe died at Isle·Dauphine; thi8 matter being ot enr_ consequenoe.
(Signed) P1euriau
r"'..,,.,,:.•.,.;'~' .,' '"',: .
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'Li8ted in Lou1ai_ Hi8torioal Q.uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, lan. 1919, page 108.
615/19
Return on service of notice on:
Jean Batiste Marlot, former storekeeper of the Company; Nicolas Miragouen, resident of the place between Mobile and Dauphine Isle; and to Mr. Martin de Jauryquibery, also former storekeeper of the Company.
(Signed) La Morinniere
Listed in Louisiana Historical Q,uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 108.
55/19
of Guillaume Dubourg, alias Beauooudray
Aooording to Marlot's testimony, Dubourg, having gone to Dauphine Isle from Mobile in order to get some negroes or the Company, beoame ill of the dysentery, and died or it at the Isle's Hospital. This happened at the end of NowElllber or the first part of December, year 1719; that an inventory of his effeots was made by Sr • .Tacotab and de posited with Raguet, that deponent was ordered by Mr. de Ville Deau, Director to turn over to Mr. Olivier a quart of flour belonging to said Beaucondray.
(Signed) j. B. Marlot Brusle
Nicolas Mirasouen, aged 48, a resident of Miragouen deposes and says that Beauecn- dray oame to this Provinoe with Olivier to engage in business; that ha lett Mobile for Dauphine Isle to get some negroes and while there became ill of the dysentery. He stayed a while at the hane of Mr. Robert and was transferred to the hospital where he died.
(Signed) Miragouen Brusle
Sr. Martin J"!llU'yquibery, rOl'lJl8r storekeepI£' or the COIIlPaDY gave sane inrol'lJl8t1on, plus the inromation that Beaucoudray's account with the Company had a crelUt balance or 108 livres and this amount was deposited wi th deponent.
(Signed) st. Martin Drusle
Liated in LoUisiana Historical Q;uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, J"antlary 1919, Page 108
Note: Q;uarterly shows no signatures•
55/19
PETITION
Pierre Le Comte moves to collect an aocount of 125 livres due him by one Couendo who has left for France, and whose obligations have been assumed by Clairefontaine.
(Sgd. ) LeComte.
(Sgd.) Delaohaise.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, No.1, Jan.19l9, page 108, and on page 109, same volume, number &: year.
N<Y.rEt
Signed,
Vinoent.
Listed in Louisiana Historioal Quarterly, Vol.2, #1, Jan.19,19l9, page 109.
NOTE 1: Quarterly shows no signature ..
NOTE 2: In dooument 25/40 No.82, Feb.10,1725 is a deoision on above oase reading "still pending. Costs reserved."
,.<- • :.i",'~'~-';'~.-.
55/17
Petition of La Dousseur. planter, against Durant. planter. Sheriff Vincent notifies Durant for a resi due debit of 50 francs on his note of 60 francs.
(Signed) Vincent•
. Entered in Louis iana Historical "I.uarterly. Vol. 2, 11. Jan. 1919. page 109.
26/19
(
In Virtue of the ordinance and "the request of Michael Rossard, Clark of the S~erior
Councllt the undersigned, Mr. Charles La Morinniere gave summons to Jean Baptiste, Barre to appear before the Superior Council to stand trial and be sentenced to pay to the plaintiff two hundred eighty two trancs with interest and costs due on sales.
(Signed) La Morinniere
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quartedy, Vol. 2. lfl, Jan.· 1919, page 109.
26/19
YEAR 1725 FEBElUARY 8
Petition of Soupaign~, planter, against Sier BePoul, Lieutenant, and summons given Sieur Reboul. SUDmons g1 ven to Beboul to answer for two notes payable in goods or in money of Spain.
(Signed) Vincent.
Entered in Louisiana Historical ,<uerterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 109.
26/19
YEAR 1~5 FEBRUARY 9
Petition of MaBS¥, Guenot, and Freret. associates of the Concession of ste. Reyne, against ~ieur ~~ard for money due them on the "sale of a plantation.
Elltract of agreement IllB.de by SiaJ.rs de •Kolly and associate. to have Sieur Ceard
p~ the note due to Sieurs Guenot, Freret, and Massy.
(Signed) •Guenot. de Trefontainne, D. Kolly. du Verville, Lamy. du Faure.
Order for trial signed: Brusl&
Summons given Sieur C~ard, signed:
La Morinniere
Entered in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly. Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 110.
26/19
FEBRUARY 10
1. Rossard vs Barre. Council condemns Barre / to pl)r 282 francs to plaintiff, interests and costs to be paid in two months' time.
2. La Douceur vs Antoine Durant. Claim al- / lowed.
3. Ignace La Messe vs Beaumont.
4. Soubaign~ vs Rebou.l , Still panding- Ccats reserved.
5. Le Come vs Clairefontaine. still pending. Costs reserved.
6. Durivage vs Bourbault. Still pending. / Costs reserved.
(Sijpled) Delacbaise, Brusl~ Fazende Perry
Entered in Louisiana Historical ..uartedy, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 110.
2.6/19
Destroyed Marriage Contract
(Peltier de Franchomme)
Feb. 15, 1725 - 25/41 Feb. 16, 1725 - 25/42 No. 81 Feb. 16, 1725 - 25/43 Feb. 16, 1725 - 25/44 Feb. 16, 1725 - 25/45 No. 83 Feb. 21, 1725 - 25/47 Feb. 22, 1725 - 25/48
85/Feb. 23, 1725 - 25/50 No.
60/19
Petition: Peltier de Franchomme
Peltier de Franchomme, officer, stationed in Illinois, petitions the council alleg ing his marriage contract, along with other notarial docwnents, has been destroyed by rats; owing to his inexperience he had neglected to get a duplicate copy of said contract at the time it was drawn by notary Bussereau de Bellegarde, and now asks that a duplicate be made by Rossard, notary royal, in presence of Bellegarde and other witnesses who were present when the original was drawn up.
(Signed), Peltier de Franchomme
Council reserves consent until Mr. Bussereau de Bellegarde makes written declaration of the facts in the case.
(Signed)
Delachaise Brusl& Fleuriau
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, dl, Jan. 1919, page 110.
60/19
Declaration: Bussreau de Belle garde
Before the notary royal, de Bellegarde, notary of Illinois, declares that the marriage contract of Nicolas Peletier de Franchomme (written Francosine) and Marguerite Ona~uamo~uona, widow of Jac~ues Bardon was destroyed by rats. De Bellegarde reviews the clauses and stipulations that were made in the said contract, further declaring gnawed fragment s of the said contract and other documents were found under the flooring of the store where he worked.
(Signed) Bussreau de Bellegarde
Listed in Louisiana Historical Q.uarterly, Vol, 2, #1, Jan, 1919, page 110.
60/19
Affidavit: Boisbriant.
Chevalier Boisbriant certifies he was a witness to the marriage contract recorded by Bussreau de Bellegarde, between offi cer Franchomme and the widow Bardon (written Bourdon) about Sept. 1723, that he recalls there was a deed of gift, of
20,000 livres in favor of Franchomme, further stat ing the said contract along with other documents in the files of de Bellegarde were commonly reported to have been destroyed by rats.
Signed &. Sealed
by secretary
Listed in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 110.
50/19
Petitioner prays for hearing of witnesses regarding his destroyed marriage contract containing deed of gift in his favor.
(Signed) Peltier de Franchomme.
Council orders a written declaration by Boisbriant regarding clauses and stipula tions contained in the destroyed marriage contract and hearing of depositions by Dartaguette, Belisle, and Daliste before Councillor Delachaise.
.,'JI'....\
(Signed) Delachaise Brusl~ Fazende Fleuriau
.sted in Louiaiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, &0. 1, Jan. 1919, page 111.
60/19
Testimony
Witnesses Pierre Dartaguiette, Franqois Seimars de Bellile and Legardeur Delisle, testiry regarding stipulations and clauses contained in the destroyed marriage con tract belonging to de Franchomme. Wit nesses agree on the fact that said con tract was drawn in their presence and contained deed of gift in favor of said de Franchomme from his wife, 1~rgueritte
Ouaquemo Q.uoana, widow Bourdon. (Illadame Bourdon's name has an Indian semblance.)
(Signed) Dartaguiette Seimars de Bellile Legardeur Delisle Delachaise
Listed in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 111.
60/19
\
Petition of Sleur Ignace La :Yesse. planter, against Clauie Fortier. edge-tool maker, for beer furnished by the said La Messe.
(Signed) La Morinniere
Entered in Louisiana Historical 'tuarterly. Vol. 2, n, Jan. 1919. page 111.
26/19
25/47
Petition (renewed) for New Mar riage Contract.
Nicolas Peltier de Franchomme reviews the history of his destroyed marriage contract, and repeats his request for another con tract bearing equivalent provisions be tween himself and the widow Bourdon.
(Signed)
(Signed)
Delachaise.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 111.
60/19
• DESTROYED MARRIAGE CONTRACT.
Decision
Attorney General Fleuriau approves the granting of a new contract as desired and orders the record thereof filed, until ratification by Madame Franchamme to be obtained within six months and then entered in the minutes.
(Signed) Fleuriau
Listed in Louisiana Historical Q,uarterly, Vol. 2, #1, Jan. 1919, page 111.
60/19
LIBEL SJ IT (Father Lusurierl
February 22, 1725--25/49 No. 84 Februery 28, 1725--25/52 February 28, 1725--25/53 Febr~ 28, 1725--25/54 No. 86 March 2, 1725--25/55 No. 87 March 3, 1725--25/85 Mar-ch 27, 1725--25/86 March 27, 1725--25/87 March 27, 1725--25/88 March 27, 1725--25/89 March 30, 1725--25/90 March 31, 1725--25/92 No. 94 March 31, 1725--25/93 April 4, 1725--25/96 April 10, 1725--25/104 No. 98 April 10, 1725--25/105 No. 99 April 11, 1725--25/108 April 11, 1725--25/109 April 11, 1725--25/110 April 11, 1725--25/111
II 2/f t 1)."'~' ~ '(32.. 1..... ., ,.' . ,,0/
Year 1725
25/49 No.84
PLEA FOR ACT ION OF REDRESS
De. Verteuil. partner in the land grant of Paris du Vernary. and director there of.files complaint against capt.Chatham of the of the " La Gironda"••• Signed
De Verteuil Rossard. clerk
YEAR 1725
Marriage Contract Issued Anew.
New mar:ti age contract issued by Rosserd to Peltier de Franchomme and the widow Bourdon. The attorney general acts for widow Bourdon who is at the Illinois Post. Contract contains same Clauses and stipulations as in the first con tract drawn by Bussereau de Bellegarde, which was destroyed by rats.
(Signed) Peltier de Franchomme Terrisse de Ternan Dartagul.ette Bussereau de Bellegarde Lagardeur Delisle Pasquier Rossard,
notary
Listed in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly, Vol. 2, No. I, Jan. 1919, page Ill.
60/19
FEBRUARY 25
Act of sale of a piece of land No. 48 and house on said lot to Sieur Brusl~
by Sieur Jean Franqois Pasquier. in consideration of the sum of 1000 francs.
(Signed) Brusl~
26/19
FEBRUARY 27
1. Petition of Henry de Graves to summon M. Clsirfontaine to be sentenced to pay him the sum of forty-five dollars in Spanish money due him, contained in his bill of exchange of March 161;h., 1724, plus interest and costs.
(Signed) Ji. de Graves, Delachaise Vincent
2. Order for trial, signed:
Dalachaise
Vincent
Entered in LoUisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, dl, Jan. 1919, page 111.
26/19
FILE 25/49 No. 84.
Libel Suit (Father Lusurierl
Plea in libel suit.
Attorney General Fleuriau requests Father Raphael, Grand Vicar to Monseigneur of Quebec, to attend or else delegate an ec clesiastical substitute to attend the im pending inquiry and examination of witness esregarding the charge or libel, brought against Father Lusurier, Dominican, Chaplain abce r-d the vessel "La Gironde".
Signed Fleuriau.
Listed Louisiana Historical ~rterly Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, Page 112.
60/10
FILE 25/49 No. 84.
Signed La Morinniere.
Li sted Louisiana Hist orical .oJ.arterly Vol. 2 No.1, Jan. 1919. Page 112.
60/10
,•, -oj
:~ 1
FILE 25/41l No. 84.
, ;,,
/
FEB. 28
Testimony appears to consist of sane ship beard tattle and remarks of a personal cast. The hearing is attended by Father R. P. Raphael, Capuchin.
Signed
Brusle Duschesne Rossard Prevost Alexandre Berard F. Raphael
Listed Louisiana Historical ...uarterly Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. l~l~. Page 112.
60/10
VAGE.
Building 1 pigeon house. 43 daa, at 51 per day-215
18 Hogs bought ot ~ Du breuil and charged on JJrf bill•••••••••••••••••• 54
1 chilmey bu11t •••••••150
Plastering 3 lockers •• 20
498 UO 388
2 Axes at 10 it each••••••20 Cash••••••10
ITO
Leaving a balance er 388 l1Yl'eS due by Mr. Tixerent •
. 29-114.
(19)
File 24/54
YEAR 1'125
"Petition to attach tunds.
Recorder Rossard moves for seizure against y
Baron dlJ Hombourg, in order to satisfy a debt. or 1200 livres, outstanding on Purchases made by d6 Bombourg.
(Signed) Rossard
. :. March 6, r
Return on service of notice on Brus1e in whose hands the f'llnds are.
(Signed) La Morinniere
..•..- -
. ',:', ~-~..... ,
LiMed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol-2;, NO. 1, ~an. 1919, page 112
Note: Quarterly shOWlS nlllle as "dJ!Ianbourg", whereas his signature is "de Hombourg"•
55/29
File 25/49 No. 84
Testimony continued.
"ARCH 2
Deposi t1 on of first witness Captain Pierre Dartaguiette shows slight hearsay evid ence , Deposition of second witness Father Mathias, a Capuchin alleges he heard the parties ex change taunts and that is all he knows of the matter.
Signed
Brusle Dartaguiette Rossard, clerk. F. Mathias.
Listed Louisiana Historical </iJarterly Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, Page 112.
60/10
File 25/49 No. 84.
X File 23/52
Dec. 17, 1723
Paulin Cadot
YEAR 1725
Doe. 25/57
MARC!! 3
CIVIL SUIT
Paulin Cadot
• • • •
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2. No.1, Jan. 1919
Note: Quarterly Shows no signature.
55/29
MARCH 4
Petition of' Michel Rossard, registrar, against Paul Barre, Canadian, to col lect 374 lbs. of' f'lour as charged to his· note of' Oct. 19th. 1723.
Signed,
Rossard.
Entered in Louisiana Historioal Qparterly, Vol.2, No.1, Jan.1919. page 112.
17
lC File 23/52-
Dec. 17, 1723
Paulin Cadot
Paulin Cado~
/
v ;r\\dgment postponing adjudication sale of the houl!le. fifteen dayl!l.
(Signed) De1achaise BrUsla Boisbriant
Listed in Louisiana Historical Q.uarterly, Vol. 2. No.1, ;ran. 1919, Page 112
55/2.9
X File 23/52-
Dec. 17, 1723
Paulin Cadot
YEAR 1725
Baron de HomboUrg and Thomas Desersy
./ Return on service o~ notice on Brusle in the matter o~ crharles Delery
vs. Baron de BOIIIbourg
(Signed) La Morlnniere
Listed in Louisiana Eistorical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No. I, .Tan. 1919, pages 112 and 113
55/29
Baron de Hombourg and Thomas Dlsersy
Bill against d&Hombourg ror wood rurnished by Du Ringe. Thebill totals ---------------- 2'16 livrsa.
Certificate or deHombourg acknowledging above indebtedness.
(Signed) de ROIlIbourg
Listed in Louisiua :ffistorical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 113
55/29
1725
25/63
Unsigned M8IIIorandum of Act of Sale
Vendor: Vendee:
Sr. Baron de' Hombourg Sr. Brusle
Property - Three adjoining lots of ground, designated by Nos. 45, 44 and 46.
Lot 45 was acquired by vendor fr_ Sr. Gabrie1 J(oDllllU'que, Officer, under name of Sr. Goublaa.
Lot 44 - from Sr. Reynaud D' Autrive, eapt. act of May 24. 1'123
Lot 46 - from Sr. Reboul
Improvements on prop;rty - One wooden trame house on willo... foundation, 1l'1th bark roofing.
Price - 15'15 lines cash
Witnesses to act: Charles Droy, Clerk Recorder jean Baptiste Massey
who sign the act together with Brusle de Hombourg, and undersigned NotBi-y.
No signature
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No. I, jan. 1919, Page 113.
55/29
25/64
NO.89
YEAR 1725 MARCH 7
At the request of Jean Baptiste Bergeron, sole legatee of Jaoques Langevin,Counoil lor Brusle affixes seals on effeots of deoeased Langevin. Passepartout, baker, is named custodian of sealed property. Among the assets there are three dugouts; two empty, one laden with sale meat.
Signed,
Brusle.
On fourteenth of March, Brusle removes said seals and takes inventory of said effects, disoharging Passepartout of oustody of same.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly,' J~ rVol.2, No.1, Jan.1919, page 113. .,
17
Petition
Bonhomne, _Ilanadian, alleges that by act under private signature, he sold to Mr. HUbert, ba- fore his departure for France, a lot and five negroes. The purchase price of negroes was 6000 livres; that Bonhomm turned the negroes over to Mr. de Gauvry for use on his plantation, where they remained for :two years and four months; that on the death of Mr. Hubert no "d'le assumed the obligations for the balance duEl fegroes.
He therefore prays that Bonhomm be condemned to pay 2300 livres for the use of' the negroes during the period of' 2 years and 4 months, or whatever the Court deems proper, less a credit of' 10eo, which Hubert paid on account for the negroes.
(Signe-d) Bonhomm
liar. 8, Order. (Signed) Delachaise
Listed in Louf at ana Historical Quarterly, Vol. a, No.1, Jan. 1919, Page 113
YEAR 1725
MARCH 8
1. Petition of Jean Jacques de Lanclllf, surgeon, to collect 39 francs from one Lafleure. Canadian, said SUlll
due him for shaving Lafleure seventy eight times at the rate of ten cents a shave.
Signed,
Entered in Louisiana. Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, No.2, Jan.19l9, page 113.
17
(/
1. Petition of Frere Malon, tailor, to recover full payment from one La Combe, traveller on the sale of a negress that said La. Combe bought from Mesples, resi dent of A~elles, said Malon holding a note concerned in the transaction, and requires valid security or let negress be sold at auction.
Signed,
Malon.
Signed,
Vincent.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, No.1, Jan.1919, page 113. 17
YEAR 1725
BOX No.1
MARCH 9th.
FILE 25/68
Civil Suit
Berard
25/68
25/70
Berard (51 livres and some merchandise)
Petition
Martin de Jaurrequibery, former warehouse guard at Bixoly, seeks to collect a residue debit of 56 livres from Mr. Berard, together with two dry goods items (two ells of Limbourg and two shirts, plus interests and costs.
(Sgd.) St. Martin.
(Sgd.) La Morinniere.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vo1.2, #1, Jan.1919, pages 113 and 114.
55/17
26/19
Petition ot Mr. leen Baptiste Bergeron. uniT8raal legatee ot the late lacqual! LeJlgevin. both inhabitants or lllinoia. to have the seals remo"lNld trom his et tects. thereby precludiJlg the loss or those perishable. (];Loanted.
(Signed)
Brual'
Kntered in Lou1s1aDa Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, 11. 1an. 1919, page 114. . r
'(,'t" /ir
v -. t:...·
File 25/68
Berard
17
Berard (56 livres and some merchandise)
Judgment
Counoil condemns Berard to pay plaintiff fifty seven livres and to return the merchandise in kind or pay for it at the prevailing market price.
By the Council (Sgd.) Rossard.clerk.
MARCH 17.
(Sgd.) La Morinniere.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly. Vol.2. #1. Jan.1919. page 114.
al eo NOTE 2: The above decision u.Ancorporated in
document 25/71 of b~rch 10. 1725.
55/17
1. st. Martin vs Berard. Claim allowed.
2. De Lanchy vs Lafleur. Defendant to pay 19-1{2 shaves. Cost divided. 39 francs.
francs tor 28 C1aiJll was tor
3. Malon vs La Combe still pending. Costs reserved.
(Signed)
Del. B.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Qwrter1y, Vol. 2, 11, Jan.' 1919, page 114.
26/19
YEAR 1725
#25-75 / I
MARCH 13
Petition of Botson, edge-tool maker against Sieur Franqois, planter, to compel him to pay 80 francs for repairing a cart.
(Signed) (Xl mark of said Botson, who cannot write.
Order for trial, signed:
Vincent.
26/19
File 25/67
MARCH 14
JUdgment, non-suiting BonhOllllll in hia demand, but the right is reserved to him to sue whomever else he thinks may be responsible.
(Signed) de Boisbriant Delachaise Brusle
Listed in loUisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2. No.1. Jan. 1919. Page 114
55/29
October 8, 1738
Sr. Brus1e
Copy of sale by notarial a"ct (without warranty) of a negro and negress formerly owned by Sr. Durand. now a fugitive, which slaves were offered at public auction-on the 11th of the same month and adjudicated to said Sr. lassy.
Purchase pricel 1795 1ivres.
(Copy signed) Ronard, Notar;r .
Receipt of Jr. Brut (Treasurer), in favor of Jr. Rossard. Clerk (end Notary) for 1795 livres paid for said slaves. to be credited to the account of Sr. lA:lrand.
(Original signed) Brut
Box No.1
Debtors of the Company.
i
•••• •
DEBTORS OF THE COMPANY
Return on servioe of notioes on:
De lilontinort, former Infantry Captain; De Wille, Major in Swiss Company, Thierry, offioer of troops billeted
in New Orleans, Gaulair, offioer of Swiss Co; De Morand; Estienne De Rivage, Master Construotor of
New Orleans Desfontaines Larohetronne Bourbeau Baptiste Mineur
(Sgd.) La. lvlorinniere.
55/17
II -~ ..
Petition
Jacques Mouster, indigo groyrer for NlI'. La Freniere, has been accused of taking 200 pounds of indigo from his employer. He seeks measures of redress, together with recovery of residue hire, interest and costs.
Being an illiterate, he makes his mark.
(x) mark of Mousset.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, WI, Jan.19l9, page 114.
NOTE: Quarterly shows name as Mouster.
55/17
25/103 April 10,
25/211 May 24,
25/206 May 24,
Balcour (For annulment of Sale)
Undersigned De Morand bought, or supposed that he was buying, a lot of land 8x60, on the Mississippi, fromW~. Balcour. But since Mr. Balcour conveyed the same in defective form, and for as much as the property is liable to be annexed to the Company's land, he prays that sale be declared nul and void.
The property was acquired by Balcour from Joseph Chapron, by abandonment, but the re quired formalities were not met at the time of the abandonment.
(Signed) De Morand
April 6, Return on service of notice on Balcour.
(Signed) La Morinniere
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, • Vol. 2, No. I, Jan. 1919, Page 114
55/29
F }
~
Signed: With his usual mark not knowing how to write.
Order tor trial, signed:
La Morinniere
Entered in Louisiana Historical ~uarterly, Vol, 2, ·il, Jan. 1919, page 115.
26/19
Nomination of a curator to the succession of 3ieur Langevin.
Petition of Jean Baptiste Bergeron for ap pointment of a curator of the succession of Sieur LangeVin.
Signed) J. Bergeron
Nomination of Sieur Droy, clerk registrar, as curator to the succession of Sieur Lange vin.
(Signed) Delachaise B1"UBl~
File 25/73
March 16,1725
Civil Suit
Debtors of the Company,
Debtors of the Company
(2) Morisset vs. Estienne, claim allowed 1602 livres plus interest;
Against the others who did not appear Judgment by default.
(Sgd.) Boisbriant Brusle Delachaise
, NOTE: Decision No.3 (Moris set vs .Goulude) is alien to the suit.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, No.1, Jan.1919, page 115.
55/17
( MARCH 22
1. Petition by J. B. Bergeron, residuary legatee of Sieur de Langevin, shows that under terms in succession of late Jacques Langevin, legatee shall educate a natural son of the deceased, and train him in the Catholic (Apostolic and Roman) faith, therefore asks for release of es tate funds.
(Signed) J. Bte. Bergeron
2. Attorney-General consents to transfl'lr said property to J. B. Bergeron.
(Signed) Fleuriau
Delachaise
Le Morinni~re
26/19
PETITION :roR DELIVERY OF LEGACY
Dupl1catiDg of precEldiDg number, but with supple111entary clause that Droy does not contest the matter, and is ready to comply with Court order, subject to recovery of costs.
(Signed) Droy.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Q.uarterly, Vol. 2, lil, Jan. 1919, page 115.
26/19
File 25/73
Debtors of the Company.
Debtors of the Company
De Beaumont Pouyadon Delatour Manade Maret Delatour Fossier Clairfontaine Demain Cadot Riviere
(Sgd.) La Morinniere.
NOTE: JUdgments in favor of plaintiff handed down on March 23, 1725, doc. 25/84 No.93 •.
Listed in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol.2, #1, Jan.1919, page 115.
55/17
Pierre Le Comte (Re-possession of house)
25/83 - March 23, 1725
No number - March 23,
Petition
/
jean Mathieu Lanot, alias Bouche, sold a house to one Le Comte, .nearly a year ago; ~or stipulated sum o~ 500 1ivres in copper specie, but has received only 10 Spanish dol lars. There being no movables in the house to seize, petitioner prays ~or re-possession o~
his house, plus rental for time it was occupied by-de~endant ~rom date o~ sale, less a credit or the 10 Spanish Dollars.
(X) Iil.ark of .Tean Mathieu Lanot
March 23,
March 24,
•
Listed in Louisiana Hist.oric81 Q)larterly, Vol. 2, No.1, .Tanuary 1919, Page 11::0
Note: Qp.arter1y shows name of plaintiff as "Lanei".
55/29
March 23. 1725
This copy is
(Signed) La Morinniere
MARCH 23
•
1. Thomelin vs Franchosme (or Francome). Thomelin shall sponsor drafi until word from France (500 francsl. Costs re served.
2. Morisset vs Delatour. ,/ Defendant to pay claim (132 francs).
3. Ilorisset vs Denian• Defendant to pay claim. (200 francs).
4. Morisset vs Clairefontaine. Defendant to pay claim (2800 francs l.
5. Morisset vs de Beaumont. v
Defendant to pay claim (88 francsl.
6. Morisset vs cadot , Defendant to pay claim. (852 francs).
7. Morisset vs Frassier. Defendant to pay Claim. (65 france).
8. Morisset vs Pouyaden. 'i
Defendant to pay claim. (325 francs).
9. J.:orisset vs Manad&. Defendant to pay claim. (266 francs)
10. Jassenne vs sanareccn, Postponed. Coets reserved. Filed No. 93.
Entered in Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, NO.1, Jan. 1919, page 116. 26/19
• YEAR 1725
•
Father Raphael is requested to ap point an ecclesiastical official and a promoter to assist in defend ing the ecclesiastical rights in
,the suit against Father Lusurier, Chaplain of "La Gironde".
Signed Vincent
Signed Vincent.
Listed Louisiana Historical Qwarterly Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1919. Page 116•
60/10
File 25/4g No. 84.
•
Grand Yicar of the Archbishop af ","uebec. P. P. Raphael, Capuchin, issues a certain blurred command. in ink, which \rould now adays be ignored by the Roman Curia, where black ink (or legible ink) is prescri bed for correspondence e xpe c td rg attention. Sheriff Vincent serves the notice (whatever it may have been) in pale, but still dis cernible ir~, to Chaplain Lusurier, defend ant in libel suit. He is warned to "satisfy the foregoing requirements, under the penaltie duly stated". (An interdict is implied be yond question, in postscript to 25/90).
Signed R. Capuchin Vicar General
Sheriff's return on service of copy of a bove to Lusurier.
( Signed) VirlC ent •
Li sted Loui s i ana Hi st or icel<i.Uarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, January 1919, page 116.
60/J.O
File 25/49 No. 84.
Libel Suit (Father Lusurier)
Libel Suit in Process.
Attorney General Fleuriau asks the council to designate a civil jUdge fran their body to take part il1- trial of Lusurier. R. P. Raphael of Illxem: bourg will act as ecclesiastical official ahd R. P. Hyacinte as promoter.
Signed
Fleuriau.
60/10
File 25/4g No. 64.
/ WJlCll 27
II •
Attomey Gereral F1euriau crders that Lusurier be examined before the Civil Court, Whilst tl:e spiri tual promoter takes cognizance of any facts devolving to the ·spiri tual jurisdiction.
(Signed) F1euriau
Entered in Louisiana Historical Ioiuarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, January 1919~ page 116.
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:E'ormality of serving notice on Lusurier to appear (April 3) for joint heard rg , civil and ecclesiastical
Signed By the Council. Rossard, clerk •
Sheriff's return on service of above notice to Lusurier.
Signed Vineent.
Listed Louisiana Historical 4uarterly Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 19l9, page 117.
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1. Petition for old Right of Way.
Undersigned ~vet and S01lbaigne, on behalf of GentillY settlers, urge that Rivard, who has cut off travel from the original road and would have them follow a neW' road, be made to re tain earlier conditions.
(Signed) ~vet - Soubaigne
(Signed) Vincent
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Libel SuU
(Father Lusurier)
ECCIESIA.STlCAL SENTENCE IN LIBEL WIT.
Another obliterated writing by R. 1'. Raphael addressed to Supericr c ounc t L, Its import appears in the Attorney General's postscript, showing that in deference to R. 1'. Raphael's request Lusurier shall be fer-bidden by Cap tain of "La Gironde" to exercise ecclesiasti cal office until R. P. Raphael has removed his int erdict. Lusuri er is to stay on ship board pending further order.
(Signed) F1euriau
Signed DeIa ch Ia se ,
Entered in Louisiana Historical ~rterly, Vol. 8, #1, Jan. 1919, page 117.
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The council, taking in consideration the pet1ti on of the Reverem Father Raphael orders Sieur Jastram, Captain and commandant of the transport La Gironde, to retain on boe.rd, under arrest ,the pr isoner Lusurier by name, priest Of the religious order of st. Domini que, the t he beheld until such time as he promises obedience, duty and silence towards the Reverend Father mo re presents the Reverend Archbi shop of Quebec, He is further forbidden from exercising any sarcerdotal functi ens whatever until such time as relieved from int"erdiction.
(Signed) Brusle Delachaise Boisbriant Fazende •
Listed Louisiana Histar ical ~rterly, Vol. 1, No.1, Jan. 1919, page 117.
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File 25/41l No. 84.
Feb. 22, 1725.
MARCH 31
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By peti tion of Rev. Father Raphael, Capuchin priest, Vicar General of the
. most Reverend Bt shop Of «uebec, the Superior Council Of Louisiana arders the Sieur Jastram, Captain ot "La Gironde" to retain on board a prisoner,
the Sieur Lusurier, Chaplain Of said vessel, there being no ecclesiastical prison at New Orleans; Lusurier re- fuses to show credentiels but asserts the. t he is not a capuchin, and so, not anenabIe to a Capuchin Superior. Council orders Captain Jastram to·farbid Lusurier to perform any ecclesiastical functions on board •
II The Rev. Father Raphael representing the Most Reverend Bishop of Quebec, orders the interdiction Of said Lusurier, in the Council C!lamber, March 31st, 1725, by extraord~ry session. Sheriff Vil1cent serves notice on Captain Jastram.
Signed Vincent.
Listed Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 2, No.1, Jan. 1\)1\), page 117.
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Baron de Hombourg and Thomas Desersy.
Return on service of notice of seizure on Brusl~ up to 187 1ivres 6 sols 6 deniers due by Hombourg to Nogues, and for 146 1ivres due by Hombourg to same.
(Signed) Vincent
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