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Voyageur contract for Amable Lamouche

Contract between Amable Lamouche of Faubourg St. Laurent and the outfitter Thomas Mears. The contract outlines conditions of employment (as an "éngagé," or journeyman) in Hawkesbury, Upper Canada, for the duration of 6 months (15 November to 1 May) and payment of 54 livres per month. The contract notes that the voyageur will loses wages in the case of absence for sickness or other.

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 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.

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