Lot
65 
[Louisiana Purchase] New Orleans, 1804 (Mar. 16), dateline on Official French Republic stationery for the Louisiana Colony written by Pierre Clement de Laussat, Colonial Prefect of the French Government, addressed to Labatit, New Orleans City Treasurer, Laussat had been appointed French Commissioner for the transfer of Louisiana, he was also responsible for the closing of French Affairs in the Province, detached address leaf accompanies; some aging and erosion affect signature, Fine. Estimate $400 - 600.
The letter in French reads, "The attachment, Sir, that you have shown to me during my stay here for the common Country of our Fathers (Fatherland), the interest that you have expresses to the French Republic's Representative in the various situations where he has found himself, urge me to convey in favor of you (that is "to put at your disposal"), in the name of my Government, a few pounds of gunpowder from our stores: I am pleased, before leaving this country, to leave to you this little pledge of my memory and of the impressions that you have inspired to me. I am honored to give you my salutations, Laussat (signed).".
Realized: $1,050