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Coppenrath Collection of Voyageur Contracts With digital objects
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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 Basile Beaulieu

Contract between Basile Beaulieu and outfitter Jean-Marie Boucher (agent) for McTavish, Frobisher & Co. Voyageur has received 90 livres on account Contract duration is two years. Payment is for 700 livres per annum. Position given as "wintering" milieu. Destination of the Northern Limits.

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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