John M. Oge papers, 1836-1937.

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Oge, John M. John M. Oge papers, 1836-1937.

John M. Oge papers, 1836-1937.

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Financial papers relate to the production of cotton and other agricultural products. Included are lists of accounts for goods and services, tax receipts, notices from cotton factors and commission merchants stating sale or rejection of agricultural products, and other papers documenting the sale and transportation of farm products. Early business correspondence relates to the sale and transport of cotton, a poor cotton market and decline in prices (Apr.22, 1867), and a property dispute. Later business correspondence pertains to dealings with commission merchants, the poor condition of agricultural markets, and the collection of an unpaid debt. Political correspondence reflects the political atmosphere in Louisiana during the early 20th century with letters from the Louisiana governor's office, Huey P. Long, and political allies requesting support; also included are letters related to the incorporation of the town of Sunset, Louisiana. Personal correspondence to John Oge from his sons, Archie and Gordon, requests that he use his influence on their behalf for employment and military transfers; they also expressed their sentiments about serving in the army during World War I. Other personal letters concern family matters, purchase of property, and a description of the Rio Grande Valley (Feb. 3, 1925). Legal documents include a petition against Patrick Duffy for unpaid wages (1867), an appraisal of property owned by Alice and Ellen Duffy (1871), loan payment receipts made out to Alice Duffy and certified by the recorder of St. Landry Parish (1872), various documents notarized by John M. Oge. Writings are comprised of poetry, poll tax notebooks, notes; and ephemera contains invitations, political cards, jockey club badges, and business cards. Among printed items and graphic materials are unidentified portraits, including cabinet cards and a platinum portrait of an infant, newspaper clippings, a book of poetry, issues of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD containing speeches of Huey P. Long, an address by J. Y. Sanders given May 25, 1915, and a printed copy of the memorial of Alice and Ellen Duffy presented to the United States requesting restitution for property confiscated by United States Army officers in the spring of 1863.

0.5 linear ft.

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