Letter signed Baron de Carondelet, New Orleans, to Monsieur [Charles Dehault] DeLassus, [New Madrid], November 29, 1796
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French
- Alonzo J. Tullock Louisiana History Collection | Carondelet Series, 1794-1797 | Baron de Carondelet Letters (original), 1794-1797 | Letter signed Baron de Carondelet, New Orleans, to Monsieur [Charles Dehault] DeLassus, [New Madrid]. 4pp. (1 sheet). French. Honored Delassus’ request; his post is reduced to 32 men as more are needed for the Illinois country in case of war with England; advises that since the settlement has a sawmill he should have men bring goods on flat boats to New Orleans for trade in order that the inhabitants might flourish; further advises that Delassus work with his brother-in-law to send produce; asks Delassus to let him know how he gets along with the English. English translations (3): 1 handwritten, 2 typescripts., 1796 Nov 29
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