The Last Ration and the Retreat to Appomattox
A Civil War reminiscence recalls Lee's retreat from Petersburg to Appomattox Court House. Union troops, weathered and depleted, faced the march with discipline while Confederate Louisiana brigades, worn and hungry, were aided by a Norfolk farmer before Burkeville Station, sharing corn and sorghum to survive the last Confederate march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Petorsbusts
Appomattox Court House
Rosser
Fitzhugh Lee
Louisiana
Waggaman
Washington Artilery
Louisiana Guard Battery
Donaldsonville Artillery
Burkesville Station
Gunman
Bonenshia
Lake Charles Mate and Femate ACADEMY opening details
Lake Charles Mate and Femate ACADEMY announces a session starting Monday September 1867 and ending around late July 1868. Monthly charges in local currency cover board lodging and instruction with tuition listed for English department. Students must provide bedding and personal supplies. Principal J. W. Bryan. February 15, 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bryan
Notice to pay convention tax in Lake Charles parish
All persons owning property in this parish are urged to come forward and settle the convention tax immediately or face penalties by law. Office open daily. D J Read, Sheriff and Collector. Sheriff's office Lake Charles La February 15 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Read
Sheriff's Office
Lake Charles la
Probate Sale of Paul Augustin Estate in Lake Charles
The court ordered public sale of the Paul Augustin estate in Lake Charles on March 2. The listing covers parcels fronting Lake Charles, Ryan Street, and Pujo Street with multiple lots and improvements, household goods, cattle, a wagon, tools, and guns. The sale is to be conducted by Celeste Augustin as administratrix or an appointed auctioneer, with payment terms, liens, and legal requirements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Augustin
Court of the
Eighth Judicial District
State of
Louisiana
Calcasieu
Lake Charles
Louis Lefranc
Paul Augustin, Sr
W.h.haskell
Anselm Sallier
W. H. Kirlanan
Arvillien Parque
Ryan Street
Public Square
State of Hilaire Esco Ae Meastr Ees
Esconbas
Wm. Levy
Last Seer
Escoubas
Pajo Street
Bannacres
Staturit Sdienest
Haig Pais
Matey
Serenata
W. H. Haskell
Cotder
Nia
Celeste Augustin
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Burkesville
Emsap Pedarke
Darkey
Virinia
Virginia
Mate and Femate Academy
Broussard
Theogéne Broussard
la Société Commerciale
Broussard & Cie
Procédures Judiciaires
Dite Société
Jean Castex
Aividre Mermenton
W. H. Kirkman
Ossoasieu
Anak
Calcasian AL Petroleum Association
Vente Publique
Paul Averstin
Etat de la Louisiane
Ile Sera Efferty
Soussignée Administratrice
Encanteur Public
Dfiment Commissionné
Lac Charles
le Lundi
Jour de Mars
Savoir
Wm. H. Haskell
Recorder
Bureau
Nord
la Section No. 38
Township 10
Sud
Rangée 9 Ouest
District Dew Terres Sud-Ouest
Lac
Ville de
Lot de la Succession de Escoubas
la Ville de
Lot de la Succession de
Escouhas
Cette Ville
Améliorations
Borné
Via
Levy
Rydén
Pujo
Lea Acquéreura
Jour
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