Official letter from Mayor John Watkins to the members of the City Council of New Orleans.



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Description

Mayor John Watkins wrote a farewell letter on the occasion of his leaving the office to which he had been appointed by the Governor of the Territory. Watkins thanked the members for their assistance and cooperation, and apologized for his mistakes and shortcomings.

Details
Title

Official letter from Mayor John Watkins to the members of the City Council of New Orleans.

Creator

Watkins, John

Date Created

1807-3-7

Description

Mayor John Watkins wrote a farewell letter on the occasion of his leaving the office to which he had been appointed by the Governor of the Territory. Watkins thanked the members for their assistance and cooperation, and apologized for his mistakes and shortcomings.

Topical Subject(s)

Announcements
Correspondence
Documents

Language

fre

Notes (Physical)

letter Signed.

Extent

2 pages

Type of Resource

text

Source

Rosemonde E. & Emile Kuntz collection: National period, 1804-1950, Manuscripts Collection 600, La Research Collection

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