Sale of the plantation, cypress swamp, slaves, etc., from the estate of Julien Poydras, deceased : Pointe Coupee, Louisiana : transcript, 1825 Mar. 14.

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Sale of the plantation, cypress swamp, slaves, etc., from the estate of Julien Poydras, deceased : Pointe Coupee, Louisiana : transcript, 1825 Mar. 14.

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Extract from the record of sale, including 140 slaves. Certified transcription, from the original, by the recorder, parish of Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, November 15, 1859.

[6] p. ; 33 cm.

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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 ...