This fascinating collection of papers from one of Louisiana's most influential figures offers valuable insights into the history of the state and the nation. John McDonogh was a prominent businessman and philanthropist who played a key role in the Louisiana Purchase and the colonization of Liberia. Drawing on his personal correspondence and other documents, the authors provide a revealing look at the life and times of this remarkable man.

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