Letter of recommendation written by the "leaders" of the French Church in Frankenthal, Germany, on behalf of Louis Bevier and his wife, Marie LeBlanc, recognizing the couple as members of the church in good standing.
Law passed February 22, 1788 stating that every Negro, Mulatto or Mestee who was a slave at the time this law was passed shall be a slave for his or her life unless manumitted or set free. The law also states that the children of Negro, Mulatto, or...
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The letter when folded served as its own envelope. Mr. Henricus Dubois upon the Ganse- Plaats (literally, "place or square of the geese") is written on the back of the letter in one of the top central units. Henricus Dubois has been requested...
The photo is taken from the garden at the rear of the Defendorf House. The house itself is rather derelict, although that may be deceptive because it needs a paint job. The main structure has four chimneys. At far left is the old Ivanhoe Hotel...
