Statement of Beltran Gravier, New Orleans

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Description

The statement which contains two "Items," resembles the introductory section of a petition. Gravier stated that the customary practice in the Province of Louisiana had been for creditors to charge interest on sums owed to them and that the interest rate had traditionally been ten percent.

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Title

Statement of Beltran Gravier, New Orleans

Creator

Gravier, Beltran

Date Created

1792-05

Description

The statement which contains two "Items," resembles the introductory section of a petition. Gravier stated that the customary practice in the Province of Louisiana had been for creditors to charge interest on sums owed to them and that the interest rate had traditionally been ten percent.

Topical Subject(s)

Documents
Business & finance

Language

spa

Notes (Physical)

Document. Signed: Beltran Gravier mayor [i.e, the elder]. In Spanish.

Type of Resource

text

Source

Rosemonde E. & Emile Kuntz collection: Spanish colonial period, 1769-1803, Manuscripts Collection 600, La Research Collection

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