Order issued by the mayoralty of N.O. to jail warden on behalf John Mcdonogh



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Description

The warden was to return to the custody of McDonogh his slave Robert, age twenty-seven, upon receipt of payment of charges.

Details
Title

Order issued by the mayoralty of N.O. to jail warden on behalf John Mcdonogh

Date Created

1831-4-15

Description

The warden was to return to the custody of McDonogh his slave Robert, age twenty-seven, upon receipt of payment of charges.

Topical Subject(s)

Documents
Slaves
Slavery

Language

fre

Note (Physical Description)

Signed: Dennis Prieur [not Mayor Prieur's signature].

Type of Resource

text

Rights

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Contact Information

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