Archival Collections Catalogue

Voyageur contract for Louis La Croix of Maska

CA RBD MSG 1108-41
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19 December 1820

Part of Coppenrath Collection of Voyageur Contracts

Contract between Louis LaCroix of Maska and outfitter Archibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageurs receives an advance of 12 piastres, will receive 10 when leaving. Contract duration is two 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 Peter Gill of St. Francois

CA RBD MSG 1108-45
Item
9 January 1820

Part of Coppenrath Collection of Voyageur Contracts

Contract between Peter Gill of St. Francois and outfitter Archibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageur receives an advance of 15 piastres, will receive 12 when leaving. Contract duration is three years. Payment is for 1000 livres . Position given as "wintering" milieu. Destination of posts of the Northwest in Upper Canada.