Archival Collections Catalogue

Voyageur contract for Joseph Proux of Sorel

CA RBD MSG 1108-42
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21 Decembre 1820

Part of Coppenrath Collection of Voyageur Contracts

Contract between Joseph Proux of Sorel and outfitter Archibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageur receives an advance of 15 piastres, will receive 10 when leaving. Contract duration is three 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 Louis La Valle[e] Joseph La Valle[e] sons of Joseph of Sorel

CA RBD MSG 1108-47
Item
9 January 1820

Part of Coppenrath Collection of Voyageur Contracts

Contract between Louis La Valle[e] and Joseph La Valle[e], sons of Joseph, of Sorel, and outfitter Archibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageurs receives an advance of 8 piastres, will receive 6 when leaving. Contract duration is three years. Payment is for 700 livres per annum. Position given as "wintering" milieu. Destination of posts of the Northwest in Upper Canada.