Private and commercial correspondance of an indigo and cotton planter, 1794-1800.

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Private and commercial correspondance of an indigo and cotton planter, 1794-1800.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/15493543

102 p. 28 cm.

Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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Poydras, Julien, 1746-1824

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Planter, merchant, and philanthropist Julien Poydras was born near Nantes, France in 1746. He arrived in New Orleans ca. 1768 and settled in Pointe Coupee Parish. In addition to his store and gin on False River, he owned five plantations in Pointe Coupee Parish, one in West Baton Rouge Parish, and over 500 slaves. He also had real estate in New Orleans. In addition to his planting, he was involved in the government of the territory and state, serving as civil commandant ...