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[1804] Février 16 [February 16, 1804]. Manuscript record of a letter written to Dubuc & à mon [?] at Rouen.

Box 63, Small Collections

1804 Juin 1 [June 1, 1804]. Manuscript copy of a letter to M. Gosselin at Le Havre. Received word that a parliamentarian from Jamaica arrived at Santiago de Cuba and will be leaving in six days for Nantes. Has sold all the goods brought from St. Domingue except a "paire de bracelets à cheveux." Lost profits on damaged goods. Robiou-Savignais is indisposed at Santiago. Writing from the plantation at 6 Lieues (last letter was carried by M. Duranton to France). When Robiou returns, will go to Santiago where Marliani & Co. papers are located. Has not heard word from Gosselin and worries that wife and children are in need. The recent disastrous events at St. Domingue have taken away his means and ability to provide help. Heard through Robiou who heard through M. Gallot at Baltimore that Marliani had an opportunity for business in Calais. Hopes so after the misfortunes at St. Domingue. Please tell him so. Heard that coffee sent by Marliani arrived. Respects to M. Gosselin, etc.

Box 63, Small Collections

1804 Juin 6 [June 6, 1804]. Manuscript record of letters written to Dubuc and à m'épouse at Rouen.

Box 63, Small Collections

1804 Juin 25 [June 6, 1804]. Manuscript copy of a letter to R. B. Forbes at New York. Has not heard from Forbes. Received a letter from Meade dated February sixth stating that he will do everything he can to help in the coffee plantation in Cuba. Meade sold a large part of his goods and, if he followed Rousselin's advice, he forwarded the amount to Forbes. Address the American consul Beklyei or to consul Défligny at Jamaica. Opportunities are less rare for Jamaica than Santiago de Cuba.

Box 63, Small Collections

10 8bre 1804 [October 10, 1804]. Manuscript copy of a letter to R. B. Forbes at New York. On January 2, wrote that he'd left George Meade in charge of affairs of J. G. Forbes at Port au Prince for £4321.10 of merchandise. Believes that Meade sent something to Forbes or by Marliani & Co. (of which Rousselin is an authorized representative). Please inform as to what Meade has done and if he has sent, please send the amount directly to the American consul Beklyei or to consul Défligny at Kingston, Jamaica. Opportunities are less rare for Jamaica than Santiago de Cuba.

Box 63, Small Collections

10 8bre [1804] [October 10, 1804]. Manuscript copy of a letter to J. G. Forbes at New York. Heard Forbes was in New York and so writes him there. Has his brother R. B. Forbes received anything from Meade (to whom Rousselin left £4321.10 of merchandise when he left Port au Prince. "Cependant, j’ai appris ici d’un français qui travaillait dans des Bureaux qu’il avait vendu de mes Marchses. et que probablement il en aura fait passer ce produit à New York." Has not received responses to his last two letters. Please share these details with R. B. Forbes and if he received any proceeds, they May be sent to the American consul Beklyei or to consul Défligny at Kingston, Jamaica. Expression of kindness and appreciation. Includes a postscript stating that the coffee plantation established with M. Robiou is promising, but growth is stifled by limited resources. Would appreciate a few hundred Gourdes to continue work.

Box 63, Small Collections

5 9bre 1804 [November 5, 1804]. Manuscript record of a letter to mon ami Dubuc [?] &ca. at Rouen.

Box 63, Small Collections

1 Xbre [1804] [December 1, 1804]. Manuscript record of a letter to écrit au même. Envoie de la lettre précédente.

Box 63, Small Collections

1 Xbre [1804] [December 1, 1804]. Manuscript record of a letter to his wife, occasion de Mr. Robiou, at Rouen.

Box 63, Small Collections

1 [Xbre 1804] [December 1, 1804]. Manuscript copy of a letter to M. Marliani at Rue Neuve-du-Luxembourg, Paris. Has not heard from him since he departed St. Domingue. Has been writing to Marliani and Gosselin. Received a letter from his wife, telling him of Marliani's arrival in France. Is always worried about Marliani's ship travels because of the break with England. M. Robiou Savignais is traveling to France and will inform Marliani of changes to the coffee plantation affairs; he is discussing the sale of his share in the house, which will give Rousselin a new partner. Rousselin is angry about it, particularly with regard to issues of friendship, esteem, and trust. Marliani & Co. funds are safe and guaranteed by Rousselin. Had thought putting money into Robiou's establishment was the right thing to do because the war was keeping him from leaving the island. Interest and debt information pertinent to M. Gosselin.

Box 63, Small Collections