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Coppenrath Collection of Voyageur Contracts With digital objects
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Voyageur contract for Michel Robichau

Contract between Michel Robichau of Faubourg de Recollets and the outfitter Parker, Gerrard, Ogilvy & Co. Contract outlines Robichau's employment as a bowsman with the destination of Niagara, Upper Canada, for the payment of 60 livres per month. Contract duration is for one summer. The contract notes that he received 10 piastres on account.

Voyageur contract for Louis Peltier

Contract between Louis Peltier of Faubourg Saint-Laurent and the outfitter Parker, Gerrard, Ogilvy & Co. Contract outlines Robichau's employment as a carpenter with the destination of Kingston, Upper Canada, for the payment of 90 livres per month. Contract duration is for four months. The contract notes that he received 15 piastres on account, his wife to be paid 8 piastres per month during his absence in addition to a blanket.

Voyageur contract for Amable Lamouche

Contract between Amable Lamouche of Faubourg St. Laurent and the outfitter Thomas Mears. The contract outlines conditions of employment (as an "éngagé," or journeyman) in Hawkesbury, Upper Canada, for the duration of 6 months (15 November to 1 May) and payment of 54 livres per month. The contract notes that the voyageur will loses wages in the case of absence for sickness or other.

Voyageur contract for Augustin Magie of Beauharnois

Contract between Augustin Magie of Beauharnois and outfitter Thomas Fingland of Montreal to work as a labourer. Voyageur has received 6 'piastres' on account; may be obliged to work on Sundays. Contract duration is until spring. Payment is for 36 livres per onth. Position is not stated. Destination of Petite Nation.

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