Originally published in 1846, this book includes translations of various documents related to the history of Louisiana. The book covers topics such as the early exploration and settlement of the state, the French and Spanish control of Louisiana, the War of 1812, and more. This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Louisiana or early American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.