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Voyageur contract for Abraham Ledoux

Contract between Abraham Ledoux of St. Hyacinth and the outfitter Parker, Gerrard, Ogilvy & Co. Contract outlines Ledoux's employment as a day labourer with the destination of Ancaster, Upper Canada, for the payment of 48 livres per month. Contract duration is for twelve months. The contract also notes that he received a blanket and 6 piastres on account, with 6 more upon departure.

Voyageur contract for Joseph La Treille dit La Lande of Cote St. Vincent St. Benoit

Contract between Joseph La Treille dit La Lande of Cote St. Vincent St. Benoit and outfitter McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. & John Ogilvy & Thomas Thain. The voyageur receives double the usual equipment each year, and 8 piastres on account. Contract duration is two years. Payment is for 550 livres per annum. Position given as "wintering" milieu. Destination of dependencies of Temiscaming or Fort Moose.

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 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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