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Letter explaining intent to purchase right-of-way through Teche Valley for railroad from Palmetto, LA to Vermilion Bay. The route went through Port Barre, Leonville, Arnaudville, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinsville [sic], and New Iberia. Officers and directors listed as James A. Lee, President; E. C. Roger, Vice-President; Andrew Thorpe, Secretary-Treasurer; Paul DeClouet; T. J. Labbe; W. B. Davis; Alexis Voorhies; and V. P. Guilfoux. The letter is from New Iberia, LA., 23 August 1897

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Letter explaining intent to purchase right-of-way through Teche Valley for railroad from Palmetto, LA to Vermilion Bay. The route went through Port Barre, Leonville, Arnaudville, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinsville [sic], and New Iberia. Officers and directors listed as James A. Lee, President; E. C. Roger, Vice-President; Andrew Thorpe, Secretary-Treasurer; Paul DeClouet; T. J. Labbe; W. B. Davis; Alexis Voorhies; and V. P. Guilfoux. The letter is from New Iberia, LA, dated 23 August 1897.

Dates

  • Other: 23 August 1897

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Extent

From the Collection: 1 Volumes (1 folder containing materials)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository

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