MenuInventory of the Miscellaneous French Documents, 1781-1918
Abstract
Collection contains fourteen French documents written between the 18th century and the 20th century. The contents of these documents are broad in scope from sales accounts to personal letters to official government documents. Of note are several documents that refer to American cities such as Augusta, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Savannah. Several of the documents are written by or are addressed to fairly prominent historical figures: British Ambassador Charles Stuart, Minister of the Interior Alexandre-Auguste Ledru Rollin, General Joseph Léopold Sigisbert (Hugo), and Cardinal Jean-Sifrein Maury.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Title
- Miscellaneous French Documents, 1781-1918
- Language of Material
- French
- Extent
- 0.1 Linear Feet, 15 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
Collection contains fourteen French documents written between the 18th century and the 20th century. The contents of these documents are broad in scope from sales accounts to personal letters to official government documents. Of note are several documents that refer to American cities such as Augusta, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Savannah. Several of the documents are written by or are addressed to fairly prominent historical figures: British Ambassador Charles Stuart, Minister of the Interior Alexandre-Auguste Ledru Rollin, General Joseph Léopold Sigisbert (Hugo), and Cardinal Jean-Sifrein Maury.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
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Use Restrictions
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Contents of the Collection
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This is the personal stationary of Joseph Léopold Sigisbert (Hugo) who was the father of Victor Hugo. The header features a French Republic crest between two words: Liberté and Egalité. This is a handwritten note in black ink on letterhead from the 1st Permanent War Council of the 17th Military Division for the French Government. Written during the French Revolution, the document is dated as 26 Messidor, l'an 6 (July 14th, 1798).
This document, handwritten in black ink and dated 1781, is an itemized list of fabrics (including wool blankets) and appears to be for someone named Terrasson. The verso includes a reference to Baltimore in the header and there are instructions to purchase the aforementioned items and send them to a residence in Alexandria.
Letter refers to a shipment en route to Philadelphia.
Beginning with the words 'Mon Cher Monsieur' (My Dear Sir), it is written by someone named Pindardi and is addressed to a Mr. Dugas (Merchant) in Augusta. This is probably a reference to the city in Georgia, as Savannah is also mentioned. The letter appears to be sent from Clarksville.
This item appears to be a to-do list for someone going to St. Maler. The document consists of notes on the verso and eight points on the recto which concern a family named Dedieu (Louis Dedieu in particular) making reference to several things such as baptism, parental rights, and verifying whether the Louis Dedieu in question is the same one who made a fortune in St. Dominique.
A brief note addressed to Mr. Terrasson, signed by Sicard (possibly Père Claude Sicard) referring to money.
One-page statement for a sales account, possibly from 1782, of 'Jean Terrasson de Lyon' and details the 'net merchandise products' (e.g. white satin) on board an American ship and includes the identifier 'TFC No.2'. There are also instructions for where these materials should be sent.
One page note written to the British Ambassador (possibly Charles Stuart); appears to be signed by someone named 'Ledru'. This note is to inform the Ambassador that a Madame Suller will be presented to the King the following day at 8 o'clock at night.
One page letter written on the letterhead of the Cabinet of the Minister of the Interior (Cabinet du Ministre de l'Interieur) and signed by Alexandre-Auguste Ledru Rollin (possibly written while in exile in England). It pertains to communication with the government.
Single page note with a black border appears to be addressed to someone named Moucher and refers to something "terrible" regarding the whereabouts of a ticket.
This form letter from the "Xe Armée État-Major 2e Buereau' on behalf of the President of the Triage Commission. Composed just after the end of the First World War, the letter details the conditions for release of a German prisoner (the name of the German soldier appears to be Joseph Molimann). In bold script there are instructions for the German soldier to immediately leave the German army, or he will face the French Military Authorities.
Subject Headings
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Miscellaneous French Documents, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The Miscellaneous French Documents were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift prior to 1942.
Processing Information
Processed by Pat Gamsby, July 2011
Encoded by Noah Huffman, October 2011
Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 2011-0086
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.