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Coppenrath Collection of Voyageur Contracts With digital objects
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Voyageur contract for Jean-Baptiste Chauvin

Contract between Jean-Baptiste Chauvin and the Montreal outfitter Joseph Trottier Desruisseaux. The contract outlines Chauvin's agreement to travel to Illinois country and trade among the Tamarois people for the winter 1732-33 for the payment of 150 livres of beaver fur and half of the profits of his trades.

Voyageur contract for Isaac Barnes

Contract between Isaac Barnes (likely from the city of Montreal) and the outfitter Thomas Ritchie of Quebec, represented by Owen McDougal. Contract outlines Barnes's employment as sawyer with the destination of St. John's. Amount of payment is not noted. Contract duration is for three months.

Voyageur contract for Basile Beaulieu

Contract between Basile Beaulieu and outfitter Jean-Marie Boucher (agent) for McTavish, Frobisher & Co. Voyageur has received 90 livres on account Contract duration is two years. Payment is for 700 livres per annum. Position given as "wintering" milieu. Destination of the Northern Limits.

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