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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 Antoine Jean Petit

Contract between Antoine Jean Petit of "Petite Cote" near Montreal and the outfitters Thomas Mears and Joseph Shuter. The contract outlines conditions of employment as a day labourer in Hawkesbury, Upper Canada, for the duration of 6 months (13 November to 1 May) and payment of 51 livres per month. The contract notes that he also received 4 piastres on account.