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[1792] . Bernanosse manuscript copy of a document.

6 pages

Box 63, Small Collections
Giving a history of the estate of M. Leloir, who traveled to St. Domingue with M. Baudry in October 1789 and then died at Port au Prince in June 1791. Executor M. le Savoy de Mullenheim. Leloir's wife hadn't received anything from him in a long time; fearing something happened sent a power of attorney to M. Lecesne at M. de Vaudreuil in St. Domingue to recover what belonged to Leloir in concert with M. de Mullenheim. Multi-page list of invoices/bills sent to numerous individuals for specified goods, services, etc. Jean Rousselin's name is included in conjunction with certain paintings. Debt totals £63,244-2-8.
In: Jean Rousselin collection, 1791-1814Jean Rousselin Collection, 1791-1814
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16 Floréal 2 [May 5, 1794]. Captain Coudrelle partially printed document signed to Jean Rousselin; Vitré.

2 pages

Box 63, Small Collections
Formal statement from the Captain of the second Company of the Bataillon de la Montagne ['Second Mountain Battalion'] certifying Jean Rousselin's service as fusilier and as secretary on the General Staff. Seen and signed by battalion officers (fusilier, rifleman, et al.). Printed form "LIBERTÉ EGALITÉ RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNE ET INDIVISIBLE. GARDE NATIONALE DE ROUEN, SECOND BATAILLON DE LA MONTAGNE : "Vivre Libre ou Mourir." Verso: Certification that the battalion returned December 8, 1794, and was dismissed later the same month. [NB: the seal and possibly additional signature(s) have been physically cut from the document].
In: Jean Rousselin collection, 1791-1814Jean Rousselin Collection, 1791-1814
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19 Fructidor 10 [September 6, 1802]. [Dubois?] partially printed document signed to Jean Rousselin; Paris.

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Box 63, Small Collections
Three-month passport for Jean Rousselin, anticipating his travel to St. Domingue. The passport includes descriptive information about Rousselin, such as age (39), height, hair and eye color, and one-word notes on his mouth, nose, chin, and face. A manuscript note preceding Rousselin's signature states: "Porteur d’un congé définitif." Signatures of Le Conseiller d’Etat, Préfet, Le Secrétaire Général, and Le Chef de la 4e. Division. Verso: "Vu au bureau de la place pour l’arrivée Port Républicain", 17 Pluviôse an 11 [February 6, 1803]. Printed form: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. PRÉFECTURE DE POLICE", "PASSE-PORT A L’ÉTRANGER..." Engraved illustration (likely based on a painting) of a busy scene, with representations of travelers and transportation. It depicts two men walking, one with a walking stick, and a dog following behind; a carriage drawn by two horses; a horse and two men beside a drinking fountain/water trough; a small gondola boat; and a town in the distance. In the air is seen a crowned angel-like figure bearing a bough in one hand and a pot/basket of fruit in the other. The whole picture is framed with decorations, busts of Roman Gods, and other symbols.
In: Jean Rousselin collection, 1791-1814Jean Rousselin Collection, 1791-1814
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5 Vendémiaire 11 [September 27, 1802]. Ferrier autograph letter signed to Jean Rousselin; Paris.

2 pages

Box 63, Small Collections
Correspondence arrangements pertinent to Rouen; M. Marliani and André Fabre de Gouges [Gauges?]. Ferrier's brother-in-law M. Chevaudier (André), age 44 or 45, has not been heard from since 1779 or 1780 if Rousselin sees him, the family would be pleased to learn of his happiness and good health.
In: Jean Rousselin collection, 1791-1814Jean Rousselin Collection, 1791-1814
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8 Fructidor an 11 [August 26, 1803]. [Jean] R[ousselin] manuscript copy of a letter to M. Gosselin; St. Jago de Cuba. To Gosselin at Le Havre. Since M. Marliani left, has sent four letters notifying him of the increasingly disastrous situation in St. Domingue. Half of the inhabitants fled with almost no property and white people are not safe. Escaping the misfortune; starvation. With considerable gold, managed to get thousands of pounds of goods on board a Spanish schooner. Risks and perils of English vessels and ships of men of African descent. Some details about freight and costs. Market fees, potential losses. Looking for trade associates in money or enslaved persons. Land leasing, coffee and cotton, operating as a foreigner. Will send letters via the United States. Left goods with George Meade, an American at Port au Prince, and will tell him to send them to Forbes of New York. Hopes M. Marliani's letters arrived safely. Heard that Gen. Rochambeau landed at Le Cap and sugar and coffee were loaded on French ships to trade for American flour. Too sad and distressed to discuss St Domingue military events. Postscript respecting the loss of property onboard the schooner during severe weather.

Box 63, Small Collections
In: Jean Rousselin collection, 1791-1814Jean Rousselin Collection, 1791-1814Jean Rousselin Letterbook and Correspondence Record, 1803-1805
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23 7bre 1803 [September 23, 1803. [Jean] R[ousselin] manuscript copy of a letter to Marliani; [Santiago de Cuba]. To Marliani at Rue Neuve-du-Luxembourg, Paris. Notes that he included a duplicate of the letter he had written to M. Gosselin the previous month. Gosselin's goods arrived; one container arrived damaged; explanation of how it ended up eight days in sea water. Is traveling to the river in the hot sun to have the canvases and linens washed; specifies type and quantity of materials. Fatigue from trying to realize purchase prices, with help from his landlord Santo and Madame, who is helping with repairs. Quantity has lowered prices in St. Domingue; Port au Prince/St. Domingue goods arrive, but three quarters of the ships are captured by the British and passengers are sent to Jamaica. News on St. Marc, Le Môle, Port au Prince, and Le Cap. Plans to stay some six weeks before maybe going to the Windward Islands as even European peace will not relieve St. Domingue of the "horreurs du brigandage des Noirs." Will be trying to make up for losses sustained by relocating to Guadeloupe or Martinique. "Nous ne sommes point heureux Monsieur, & je serai tenté de croire que c’est le sort des gens honnêtes & délicats, qui ne veulent s’enrichir que par des moyens avoués de leurs semblables." Poor business and difficulties in the city. Foreigners work in agriculture.

Box 63, Small Collections
In: Jean Rousselin collection, 1791-1814Jean Rousselin Collection, 1791-1814Jean Rousselin Letterbook and Correspondence Record, 1803-1805
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28 7bre 1803 [September 28, 1803]-6 Vendémiaire an 12 [September 29, 1803]. Manuscript copy of a letter to [George] Meade at Port au Prince. Arrived without accident; M. Forbes arrived shortly thereafter. News from Meade is upsetting. Believes that evacuation will soon happen. Goods left in Meade's care; will write later about what to do with the goods.

Box 63, Small Collections
In: Jean Rousselin collection, 1791-1814Jean Rousselin Collection, 1791-1814Jean Rousselin Letterbook and Correspondence Record, 1803-1805
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19 8bre 1803 [October 19, 1803]-27 Vendémiaire an 12 [October 20, 1803]. Manuscript copy of a letter to M. Gosselin at Le Havre. Announced his arrival in his letter of 8 Fructidor an 11. Praising himself for getting out of Port au Prince and avoiding capture by the English. Advantageous sales but is losing money on account of damaged property. Had to leave goods at Port au Prince in the care of "Mr. Meade jeune, Négr. américain" because of the situation. Concerned about the food sent by M. Marliani, thinking that it May have been taken. Many of the ships evacuating Port au Prince were captured by the English, "qui se sont emparés des débris de la fortune des malheureux colons qui fuiaient [fuyaient] d’une terre encore fumante su sang des français!"

Box 63, Small Collections
In: Jean Rousselin collection, 1791-1814Jean Rousselin Collection, 1791-1814Jean Rousselin Letterbook and Correspondence Record, 1803-1805
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