Letter books, 1811-1920.

Benjamin, J. P. (Judah Philip), 1811-1884

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Judah Philip Benjamin, QC (August 6, 1811 – May 6, 1884) was a lawyer and politician who was a United States Senator from Louisiana, a Cabinet officer of the Confederate States and, after his escape to the United Kingdom at the end of the American Civil War, an English barrister. Benjamin was the first Jew to hold a Cabinet position in North America and the first to be elected to the United States Senate who had not renounced his faith. Benjamin was born to Sephardic Jewish parents from Londo...

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

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Daniel Webster (January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852) was an American lawyer and statesman who represented New Hampshire and Massachusetts in the U.S. Congress and served as the U.S. Secretary of State under Presidents William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore. As one of the most prominent American lawyers of the 19th century, he argued over 200 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court between 1814 and his death in 1852. During his life, he was a member of the Federalist Party, the Nati...

Villeré, Jacques Philippe 1761-1830

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Jacques Philippe Villeré was the first native-born governor of Louisiana and the second governor after Louisiana became a state. Born somewhere in St. John the Baptist Parish, La., Villeré joined the French army and was educated in France. He married Jeanne Henriette de Fazende, the daughter of Gabriel de Fazende, who owned a plantation close to New Orleans in St. Bernard Parish. Villeré's political and adminstrative career began with service on the municipal council of New Orleans during the...

Robertson, Thomas Bolling, 1779-1828

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U.S. representative and governor of Louisiana and jurist. From the description of Letters of Thomas Bolling Robertson, 1816-22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449563 Thomas Bolling Robertson was born in Prince George County, Va., graduated from William and Mary College in 1795, and practiced law in Virginia until he moved to the Territory of Orleans in 1805. In 1807, Thomas Jefferson appointed him secretary of the territory. He held several state offices. He was Louisiana'...

Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836

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Livingston's varied career as American lawyer and statesman is described in detail in the following descriptions of his papers. From the description of Edward Livingston papers, 1683-1877 (bulk 1764-1836). (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 81576848 Eminent jurist - Minister to France - Secretary of State under Andrew Jackson. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Judge Breckenridge, 1821 Sept. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 27...

Claiborne, William C. C. (William Charles Cole), 1775-1817.

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William C. C. Claiborne practiced law in Tennessee and became judge of the Superior Court of Tennessee in 1796. He became governor of the Territory of Mississippi in 1801 and was appointed to receive Louisiana from France in 1803. He served as governor of the Territory of Orleans, 1803-1812, and as governor of the State of Louisiana, 1812-1816. From the description of William C.C. Claiborne letter book, 1804-1811 (bulk 1804-1805). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86142655 Gove...

White, Edward Douglass, 1795-1847

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Edward Douglass White was born in Maury County, Tenn., and moved to Louisiana as a boy with his father. After graduating from the University of Nashville in Nashville, Tenn., White began practicing law in Donaldsonville, La. He was appointed judge of the New Orleans Municipal Court in 1825. From 1829 until his resignation in 1834, White served three terms as a representative in the U.S. Congress, where he was member of the Whig Party and an ally of Henry Clay. After serving one term as governor ...

New Orleans (La.). Common Council.

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Brown, James, 1766-1835

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James Brown was U.S. District Attorney in Kentucky, 1791; Secretary of State of Kentucky, 1792-1796; Secretary of Orleans Territory, 1804; U.S. District Attorney in Orleans Territory, 1805-1808; U.S. Senator from Louisiana, 1813-1817, 1819-1823; and U.S. Minister to France, 1823-1829. From the description of James Brown letter, 1829 Mar. 31. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 76285477 From the description of James Brown letter, 1824 Dec. 25. (Louisiana State U...

Johnson, Isaac, 1803-1853

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Epithet: merchant British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000356.0x0001ba ...

Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820

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British-born American architect best known for his design of the United States Capitol and other public buildings in the United States. -- Joseph Donath was a Philadelphia merchant who is best remembered for supplying glass to Thomas Jefferson. From the description of [Letter] 1805 Sep. 19, Ironhill, Del. [to] Jos. Donath & Co. / B. Henry Latrobe. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 245178736 British-born architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe, most famous for designing the ...

New Orleans (La.). First Municipality Council.

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New Orleans (La.). General Council.

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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

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Epithet: US President British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000471.0x000128 James Buchanan, Jr. (1791-1868) was the 15th President of the United States, serving from 1857–1861. Prior to his presidency, Buchanan represented Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives and later the Senate, and served as Secretary of State under President James K. Polk (1845-1849). Source : About the White Hous...

New Orleans (La.). Third Municipality Council.

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Soulé, Pierre, 1801-1870

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Pierre Soule was a New Orleans attorney, United States senator from Louisiana, and United States foreign minister to Spain (1854-1855). From the description of Pierre Soule papers, 1850-1901 (bulk 1850-1864). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122520192 American jurist and politician. From the description of Franked envelope : [n.p.], to Mr. Bowles in Middletown, MD, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664813 From the description of ...

Touro, Judah, 1775-1854

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Judah Touro (June 16, 1775 – January 18, 1854) was an American businessman and philanthropist. Touro's father Isaac Touro was the leader of the Newport, R.I. Jewish Community. After his father's death, Judah and his siblings were raised by his uncle, a merchant who helped found Boston's first bank. Judah went to New Orleans in October 1801 where he opened a small store; he eventually became a prominent merchant and ship owner, particularly after the Louisiana Purchase propelled the growth of the...

New Orleans (La.). Office of the Mayor

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The Common Council in 1852 established a Department of Police with the Mayor as its chief executive. In 1855 it required that prospective police officers be recommended to the Mayor by at least three freeholders of the city. Candidates had to be resident in the city for two years, citizens of the U.S., and were required to give bond and security to the Mayor for the faithful performance of their duties. From the description of Bonds for police officers, 1855-1862. (New Orleans Public...

New Orleans (La.). Second Municipality. Council

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The 1836 city charter provided that the powers and duties of the municipality councils, within their own municipalities, and of the Mayor, were to be the same as existed under the laws in force at that time. Essentially this meant that the provisions of the 1805 charter relative to those powers and duties remained in effect. Thus the Second Municipality Council had the power to make and pass all by-laws and ordinances for the better government of the affairs of, and for regulating the police and...