Thomas Jefferson to M. duPlantier letter, 1808 | Louisiana Research Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: Thomas Jefferson to M. duPlantier letter, 1808

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection M-998

Primary Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: The collection is arranged in chronological order. It consists of one folder.

Date Acquired: 05/03/1889

Subjects: Dolhonde, L., Mrs., Drainage -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., DuPlantier, M., Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826., Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834.

Forms of Material: Engravings (prints), Letters (correspondence), Visiting cards.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists of a letter from Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, to M. duPlantier, New Orleans dated 1808 September 24. The letter concerns the lands owned by the Marquis de Lafayette near New Orleans and Jefferson suggests a loan to pay for the drainage of the property. The other supporting materials in the collection include a letter from Mrs. L. Dolhonde, New Orleans, to Frank Howard, donating the Jefferson letter to the Howard Library, as well as a print of Jefferson, as well as a calling card of Mrs. Dolhonde.

Biographical Note

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third President of the United States and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. During the Revolutionary War, he served in the Continental Congress, the Governor of Virginia, and later the United States Minister to France. He was the first Secretary of State and as President oversaw the purchase of the Louisiana Territory as well as the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He was married Martha Wayles Skelton and had six children. He died in 1826 at his home, Monticello.

Subject/Index Terms

Dolhonde, L., Mrs.
Drainage -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
DuPlantier, M.
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. Due to fragility of the original item, patrons are asked to use the digital file. If access to the original is required, please make arrangements with a LaRC staff member.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Howard Memorial Library/Mrs. L. Dolhonde.

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Preferred Citation: Thomas Jefferson to M. du Plantier letter, Manuscripts Collection M-998, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: The collection was processed in 1990 by HB and ML.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011.

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Folder 1: Thomas Jefferson to M. duPlantier letter, 1808 Septmeber 24

Includes the following:

1. 1808 September 24. Letter from Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, to M. duPlantier, New Orleans. Autograph letter signed.

2. 1889 May 3. Letter from Mrs. L. Dolhonde, New Orleans, to Frank Howard, donating the above letter to the Howard Library.

3. Print of Thomas Jefferson.

4. Calling card of Mrs. L. Dolhonde, 419 Dauphine Street.

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