Receipt for money paid by L. Barras, M.M. Delaporte, and the widow of H.S. Thibodaux, all of Terrebonne Parish, to purchase preemption rights to the backlands adjacent to their property

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Maurice Cannon, Receiver of Public Moneys, Terrebonne Parish, acknowledged receipt of $471.20 from Barras, Delaporte, and the widow Thibodaux for the purchase of preemption rights to a tract of "back lands" adjacent to their front tracts. The purchase was situated in Township 15 & 16, Range 16, and covered 376.96 acres.

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Receipt for money paid by L. Barras, M.M. Delaporte, and the widow of H.S. Thibodaux, all of Terrebonne Parish, to purchase preemption rights to the backlands adjacent to their property

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Barras, L.

Date Created

1835-12-04

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Maurice Cannon, Receiver of Public Moneys, Terrebonne Parish, acknowledged receipt of $471.20 from Barras, Delaporte, and the widow Thibodaux for the purchase of preemption rights to a tract of "back lands" adjacent to their front tracts. The purchase was situated in Township 15 & 16, Range 16, and covered 376.96 acres.

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Document. Certified copy, dated 1841 March 12, signed by L. Barras, Judge, Terrebonne Parish. In English.

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