Perrault, M. Letter, 1788 April 30. 1 letter. Location: Misc:P. Six-page letter (in French) with English translation gives a first-hand account of the 1788 fire that destroyed a large portion of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Discusses his own personal loss, and that of a man named "Leveau" as a result of the fire. Also discusses some unwise investments that his sister made in a Canadian mill, as well as unprofitable "seigneurie" investments. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4935.