Derbigny, Pierre, 1767-1829 Memorial presented by the inhabitants of Louisiana to the Congress of the United States, in Senate and House of Representatives convened. Translated from the French...

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GLC#
GLC04571
Type
Books & pamphlets
Date
1804
Author/Creator
Derbigny, Pierre, 1767-1829
Title
Memorial presented by the inhabitants of Louisiana to the Congress of the United States, in Senate and House of Representatives convened. Translated from the French...
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
1 v. : 21 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 13.8 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

(title continues)... Sole copy acknowledged to be conformable to the original. Famous pamphlet expressing the grievances of French settlers in Louisiana after annexation by the United States. "Henry" written on first page. Derbigny signs last page, under a note: "Conformable to the original deposited in the house of Representatives." Also signed by P[ierre] Sauve, and [Jean Noel] Destrehan, delegates representing the merchants, planters, and other inhabitants of Louisiana before the United States Senate. Printed by Samuel H. Smith. In fragile condition.

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