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Coppenrath Collection of Voyageur Contracts Text With digital objects
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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.

Voyageur contract for Baptiste Frisier of Maska

Contract between Baptiste Frisier of Maska and outfitter Archibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageurs receives an advance of 30 piastres, will receive 10 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 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.

Voyageur contract for Bellenie Carpentier of St. Cuthbert

Contract between Bellenie Carpentier of St. Cuthbert and outfitter Arcibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageur receives an advance of 8 piastres and another 6 upon departing. Contract duration is until return trip. Payment is for 250 livres, and additional 150 if he travels to Rainy Lake. Position given as "milieu.". Destination of Fort William.

Voyageur contract for Francois Toin dit Germain, Pierre Berrard dit l'Epine, Louis Briscant dit LaMarche, of Grand St. Esprit St, Roch

Contract between Francois Toin dit Germain, Pierre Berrard dit l'Epine, Louis Briscant dit LaMarche, of Grand St. Esprit St, Roch and outfitter Archibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageur receives an advance of 8 piastres and another 6 upon departing. 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.

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