James Robb letter, 1845 June 25.

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James Robb letter, 1845 June 25.

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Letter from Robb as president of the New Orleans Gas Light Company to A. R. Splane, attorney of Franklin, La., regarding the assumption by William Sharp of St. Mary Parish of James G. Campbell's 1838 mortgage on 12 slaves Campbell had purchased. The New Orleans Gas Light originally held the mortgage. An extract of the company's board of director's minutes authorizing Splane to act as their agent in the matter is enclosed. The debt was contracted with Campbell by New Orleans Gas Light's predecessor agency, New Orleans Gas Light and Banking Company.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Robb, James, 1814-1881

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A native Virginian, Robb moved to New Orleans, La. in 1847, where he was a banker and railroad executive. He served as president of the New Orleans Gas Light and Banking Company, 1842-1856. He was also president of the New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad and of the Bank of James Robb. From the description of James Robb letter, 1845 June 25. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 262556798 Railroad and banking tycoon, art collector; activ...

New Orleans Gas Light and Banking Company

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Sharp, William, b. ca. 1800.

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Splane, A. R. (Alexander R.)

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