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Voyageur contract for Louis La Valle[e] Joseph La Valle[e] sons of Joseph of Sorel
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1 sheet ; 30 x 18.5 cm
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.
Mark of Louis La Valle[e] Joseph La Valle[e], signed by A.N. MacLeod.
See note regarding dating for item MSG 1108-29.
Lande type MF20h.