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Coppenrath Collection of Voyageur Contracts
The Coppenrath Collection of Voyageurs Contracts for the North West Company partners contains 52 contracts for the period from approximately 1800 to 1821. These document the terms of engagement for men going into the North West . Voyageur contracts are of particular interest for study of the fur trade, Canada's first major industry, because they document the conditions of employment for many of the journeymen ("engagés") involved in the trade, both those who worked on the Ottawa River and those who "wintered" in the North West. The contracts are dated from 1800 to 1821 with printed forms from before 1800 being used in some cases. A significant number of outfitters are included namely the firm of McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. with various partners including John Ogilvy and Thomas Thain, Pierre de Rocheblave and earlier partnership – McTavish, Frobisher & Co. As well, there are contracts with lesser known outfitters. These contracts provide not only the names of the "engagés" but usually their place of residence and the conditions and terms of their employment.
Voyageur contract for Jean-Baptiste Godard of St. Ours
Contract between Jean-Baptiste Godard of St. Ours and outfitter Arcibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageur receives an advance of 25 piastres and another 25 when leaving. Contract duration is three years. Payment is for 1000 livres per annum. Position given as "wintering" helmsman. Destination of posts of the Northwest in Upper Canada.
Voyageur contract for Louis Bellehumeur dit Blass of Montreal Faubourg St. Antoine at his brother's
Contract between louis Bellehumeur dit Blass of Montreal Faubourg St. Antoine at is brother's and outfitter Archibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageur receives an advance of 20 piastres, will receive 15 when leaving. Contract duration is three years. Includes rates, conditions and equipment of the post where he will winter. Position given as "wintering" milieu. Destination of posts of the Northwest in Upper Canada.
Voyageur contract for Joseph Berrard dit L'Epine of Faubourg St. Laurent of Montreal
Contract between Joseph Berrard dit L'Epine of Faubourg St. Laurent of Montreal and outfitter Archibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageur receives an advance of 10 piastres, will receive 10 when leaving. Contract duration is three years. Payment is for 700 livres per annum. Position given as "wintering" milieu. Destination of posts of the Northwest in Upper Canada.
Voyageur contract for Antoine Clement dit l'Allemand de Maskinonge
Contract between Antoine Clement dit l'Allemand de Maskinonge and outfitter Archibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageur receives an advance of 20 piastres, will receive 6 when leaving. Contract duration is three years. Payment is for 700 livres per annum. Position given as "wintering" milieu. Destination of posts of the Northwest in Upper Canada.
Voyageur contract for Amable Volignie of Maskinonge
Contract between Amable Volignie of Maskinonge and outfitter Archibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageur receives an advance of 10 piastres, will receive 20 when leaving. Contract duration is three years. Payment is for 700 livres per annum. Position given as "wintering" milieu. Destination of posts of the Northwest in Upper Canada.
Voyageur contract for Pierre Lezotte of Maska
Contract between Pierre Lezotte of Maska and outfitter Archibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageur receives an advance of 8 piastres, will receive 6 when leaving. Contract duration is three years. Payment is for 700 livres per annum. Position given as "wintering" milieu. Destination of posts of the Northwest in Upper Canada.
Voyageur contract for Pascal l'Auguste dit Petit, Constant Lonctain, of St. Constant
Contract between Pascal l'Auguste dit Petit, Constant Lonctain, of St. Constant and outfitter Archibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageurs receives an advance of 40 piastres, will receive 25 when leaving. Contract duration is three years. Payment is for 1200 livres per annum. Position given as "wintering" milieu. Destination of posts of the Northwest in Upper Canada.