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Letter from Hertel de Rouville to Lord Sydenham

Letter from Hertel de Rouville to Governor General Charles Thomson, Lord Sydenham, in French, dated St. Hilaire de Rouville, le 14 Janvier 1841. Letter requests an original copy of the reports of the Commissioners of Indemnity regarding his rebellion losses and claim of half pay for military services, which he had been denied.

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 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 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.

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