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Coppenrath Collection of Voyageur Contracts Text With digital objects
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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 Jacques Goulet of l'Assomption

Contract between Jacques Goulet of l'Assomption and outfitter Archibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageurs receives an advance of 20 piastres, will receive 20 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 Jean Clavelle

Contract between Jean Clavelle of Faubourg St. Laurent and the outfitter Parker, Gerrard, Ogilvy & Co. Contract outlines Clavelle's employment as a day labourer with the destination of the Bay of Quinty, Upper Canada, for the payment of 72 livres per month. The contract notes that he received an advance of 8 piastres and his wife is to be paid 8 piastres per month after his departure.

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 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.

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