Description
Clinton and Port Hudson Railroad Company. Papers, 1812-1859 (bulk 1838-1839), undated. 0.25 linear ft. Location: UU:73, OS:C. Railroad company in East Feliciana Parish, La. Papers include notarized copies of legal documents (chiefly mortgage documents, but also court judgments) and miscellaneous financial documents (receipts, bills, checks, and deposit slips). Of particular interest is a property appraisal document (April 19, 1842) that lists the first names of slaves. Appraisal document is for a legal case involving James Drummond and the Clinton and Port Hudson Railroad Company. Part of the East Feliciana Parish Archives Collection. Mss. 1100.
Manuscript Topic
African Americans
Business
Transportation
Record Type
Manuscript Collections