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Digest of the Acts and Deliberations of the Cabildo
Transfer of Louisiana Back to France

Introduction to the Digest

Subject Book Volume Page Date Description

Transfer of Louisiana Back to France 5
59 3/11/1803 Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - The Governor, expecting the momentary arrival of French officials with 4500 troops to take possession of this Colony which had been ceded to France by His Catholic Majesty, asked the Commissioners to take steps to provide for the sustenance of the Province and prevent the scarcity of food. The Commissioners agreed that the meat contractors must have one thousand head of cattle by the end of the month and maintain that number in reserve until the arrival of the troops. Others were commissioned to provide for the housing of the troops. 129 beds were ordered made and placed in the Charity Hospital for use of the troops (page 68). - On July 8th, 1803, page 85, Cabildo Book 5, the Attorney General calls attention to this order compelling the meat contractors to keep one thousand head of cattle in reserve, and states "now that the suspension of the said troops is commonly expressed, . . . It is unnecessary to keep this supply in reserve."

Transfer of Louisiana Back to France 5
64 3/28/1803 Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - The Governor assembled the Cabildo in extraordinary session to open an official document presented by the Colonial prefect of Louisiana who had just arrived from the Republic of France. This document was read by the Secretary and proved to be a proclamation expressing the cordial friendship of the Republic of France for the inhabitants of this city. The Commissioners accepted this demonstration of good will and extended to him the thanks of this Municipal Body.

Transfer of Louisiana Back to France 5
76 6/3/1803 Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - At this time a letter is read addressed to the Cabildo by the Governor and Marquis Casa Calvo, who were commissioned by the King to deliver this province to France. The Commissioners agreed that all the members should be present for the reading of this letter and called an extraordinary session for the next day.

Transfer of Louisiana Back to France 5
79 6/4/1803 Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - The reading of the official letter (above) as well as the Royal Edict published in this city on May 18th stated: "All individuals who are employed in any capacity whatever, and wish to continue under the King's rule, will have to move to the City of Havana or to any other city of the possessions of His Majesty, unless they prefer to stay in the service of France, which they can freely do…" - All the Commissioners who were present at this meeting, (in person or by proxy), also the Secretary, expressed their desires to remain under Spanish rule with the exception of Don Francisco Pascalis de La Barre, who due to his advanced age, preferred to remain in Louisiana, and Don Salomon Prevost, who being a farmer, also wished to remain. (Don Joseph Ducros was not present and was not represented by proxy).

Transfer of Louisiana Back to France 5
103 9/30/1803 Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - The Governor and the Marquis de Casa Calvo address a letter to the Cabildo concerning the transfer. The Commissioners postpone discussion until the next meeting when a full membership will be present.

Transfer of Louisiana Back to France 5
105 10/7/1803 Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - At this time it was agreed that the Secretary make an inventory of the Archives, and a statement of the accounts of the various departments during the previous years; also of the taxes collectible, and the City Treasurer to make a statement of the cash on hand. All to be given to the Cabildo and forwarded to the Commissioners in charge of the transfer. (Salcedo and Casa Calvo).

Transfer of Louisiana Back to France 5
110 11/18/1803 Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - Two Commissioners, Don Francisco de Riano and Don Jayme Jorda, approve the account of the funds presented by the City Treasurer. (This was the last session of the Cabildo).

Subject	Book	Page	Date	Description
Transfer of Louisiana Back to France	5	59	3/11/1803	Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - The Governor, expecting the momentary arrival of French officials with 4500 troops to take possession of this Colony which had been ceded to France by His Catholic Majesty, asked the Commissioners to take steps to provide for the sustenance of the Province and prevent the scarcity of food. The Commissioners agreed that the meat contractors must have one thousand head of cattle by the end of the month and maintain that number in reserve until the arrival of the troops. Others were commissioned to provide for the housing of the troops. 129 beds were ordered made and placed in the Charity Hospital for use of the troops (page 68). - On July 8th, 1803, page 85, Cabildo Book 5, the Attorney General calls attention to this order compelling the meat contractors to keep one thousand head of cattle in reserve, and states "now that the suspension of the said troops is commonly expressed, . . . It is unnecessary to keep this supply in reserve."
Transfer of Louisiana Back to France	5	64	3/28/1803	Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - The Governor assembled the Cabildo in extraordinary session to open an official document presented by the Colonial prefect of Louisiana who had just arrived from the Republic of France. This document was read by the Secretary and proved to be a proclamation expressing the cordial friendship of the Republic of France for the inhabitants of this city. The Commissioners accepted this demonstration of good will and extended to him the thanks of this Municipal Body.
Transfer of Louisiana Back to France	5	76	6/3/1803	Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - At this time a letter is read addressed to the Cabildo by the Governor and Marquis Casa Calvo, who were commissioned by the King to deliver this province to France. The Commissioners agreed that all the members should be present for the reading of this letter and called an extraordinary session for the next day.
Transfer of Louisiana Back to France	5	79	6/4/1803	Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - The reading of the official letter (above) as well as the Royal Edict published in this city on May 18th stated: "All individuals who are employed in any capacity whatever, and wish to continue under the King's rule, will have to move to the City of Havana or to any other city of the possessions of His Majesty, unless they prefer to stay in the service of France, which they can freely do…" - All the Commissioners who were present at this meeting, (in person or by proxy), also the Secretary, expressed their desires to remain under Spanish rule with the exception of Don Francisco Pascalis de La Barre, who due to his advanced age, preferred to remain in Louisiana, and Don Salomon Prevost, who being a farmer, also wished to remain. (Don Joseph Ducros was not present and was not represented by proxy).
Transfer of Louisiana Back to France	5	103	9/30/1803	Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - The Governor and the Marquis de Casa Calvo address a letter to the Cabildo concerning the transfer. The Commissioners postpone discussion until the next meeting when a full membership will be present.
Transfer of Louisiana Back to France	5	105	10/7/1803	Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - At this time it was agreed that the Secretary make an inventory of the Archives, and a statement of the accounts of the various departments during the previous years; also of the taxes collectible, and the City Treasurer to make a statement of the cash on hand. All to be given to the Cabildo and forwarded to the Commissioners in charge of the transfer. (Salcedo and Casa Calvo).
Transfer of Louisiana Back to France	5	110	11/18/1803	Governor: Salcedo; Royal Ensign: De La Ronde - Two Commissioners, Don Francisco de Riano and Don Jayme Jorda, approve the account of the funds presented by the City Treasurer. (This was the last session of the Cabildo).

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