1742. June 6. June 6. June 6. June 6. June 11. June 11. June 11. June 11. June 11. June 11. June 11. June 11. June 11. June 1. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Corby, commander of the troops, and replacing him by the Sr. de la Gou dalie. His gentlemanly conduct towards the Sr. Bradstreet, commandant at Canceau has been approved. Folio 23, 2 pages. The same to M. Bigot. Respecting supplies and accounts. The Sr. Sabatier. Folio 34, 4 pages. The same to MM. Duquesnel and Bigot. Knows well that the lands of Ile Royale are not generally fertile and the summer fogs prevent the ripening of the wheat, but the other grains ripen well, and if the inhabitants had better understood their own interest they would have made prosperous settlements. Nevertheless it is certain that Ile St. Jean with its superior advantages of fertility and climate could supply all that is lacking at Ile Royale. Agrees with him. Understands that Fort Lajoie is not in a central position, that the lands are not as good as elsewhere, and the fisheries less abundant. In these respects the harbour of St. Pierre would be more favourable, but if we consider the facilities for fortification the harbour of Trois-Rivières certainly offers greater advantages. Those things have he be considered before coming to a decision. Folio 36, 2 pages. The same to MM. Duquesnel and Bigot. Has accepted the offer of the Sr. Muiron to take charge of the works of fortification at the same rates as those of his contract of 1737. Folio 37, 1 pages. The same to M. Bigot. Same subject. Folio 3, 2 pages. Requests him to ascertain if the guns and other effects entrusted to the Comte de St. Pierre, when granted the Ile St. Jean, have been in whole or in part returned to the stores of the colony when he gave up his rights. Folio 39, 1 page. The same to MM. Duquesnel and Bigot. Aid to soldiers asking their discharge to settle upon lands, should be given only to those who are likely to form a steady settlement. Folio 39, page. The same to M. Bigot. Respecting the disputes between the judge of The same to M. Bigot. Respecting the representations by officers of The same to M. Duquesnel. Respecting the replacing and promotion of officers. Folio 45, 1 pages. The same to M. Bigot. Was sorry to learn the sad situation of the colony due to the loss of the four vessels bringing supplies to Canada. The opening of stores at Louisbourg is the cause of too many abuses; meantime, we must obtain elsewhere the necessary supplies. Before long, the development of the settlements at Ile St. Jean will allow us to do without foreign supplies. Before deciding to change the chief town of Ile St. Jean, the question has to be carefully studied. Quarters for the garrison of Port Dauphin. Folio 46, 4 pages. The same to M. de Bourville. Is well satisfied with the way he commanded the colony, when in charge of it. Folio 48,page. The same to M. Du Chambon. Is happy to learn that cultivation at Ile St. Jean was very successful last year. That five Acadian families had settled at Malpec, and that others were to follow. He must endeavour to attract the Acadians. Folio 48, 1 page. The same to M. la Pérelle. Has approved the sentence rendered by the court martial against 2 deserters. Has procured an ensigncy with full pay for his eldest son. Folio 48, 1 page. The same to M. Bigot. Respecting the Sr. Rayaux, armourer at Ile St. Jean. Folio 49, page. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 June June June 1742. June 5. June 11. June 15. June 15. June 15. June 15. June 15. June 15. June 18. June 18. July 1. July 9. July 5. July 21. Ratification of grant in favour of the Sr. Zémard. Folio 49, 2 pages. The same to MM. Du Quesnel and Bigot. The description of soldiers must be registered so as to dispense with testimonies. Folio 50, 1 page. The same to M. Bigot. Notices by the trade reports of Ile Royale for the year 1741, that the imports were 1,244,986 livres, and the exports 1,459,388, making a decrease of 50,798 livres over the year 1740. Is convinced that he will do his utmost to prevent foreign trade. Trade of Canada. Total of imports and exports. Do. for Acadia. Would like to know what kind of goods are bought by Acadia. Do. for New England. Folio 50, 4 pages. The same to MM. De Quesnel and Bigot. Approves the formation of a company of 20 gunners at Louisbourg, and that the command be given to lieutenant Vallée. Remarks on that subject. Folio 53, 1 pages. The same to the same. Same subject. Must wait till the works of fortification are more advanced before repairing the roads of La Baleine, Laurembec et Miré-Cantines. Folio 54, 3 pages. The same to M. Bigot. Is surprised to see that he expects supplies from France. He should provide himself through Canada. Instructions. Folio 56, 2 pages. The same to the same. Respecting the state of the fisheries for 1741. Means must be sought to increase that trade. One way is to prevent the introduction of English cod. Is happy that 8 vessels more were built than in 1740, and that 7 less were imported. Believes that we could do without the English if we were willing. Canada can supply all the cattle for butcher meat. Folio 57, 2 pages. The same to MM. Du Quesnel and Bigot. The King equips Le Profond at Rochefort to carry to Louisbourg everything needed. Sends them a statement of ordinary and extraordinary expenses at Ile Royale for the current year. Folio 58, 2 pages. The same to M. Du Quesnel. Respecting the Swiss detachment gir risoned at Ile Royale. Instructions on that subject. Fo io 59, 2 pages. The same to MM. DuQuesnel and Bigot. The state of the King's finances does not permit sending the artillery and ammunition they ask; besides, the sum is too high. Folio 60, 1 pages. The same to M. DuQuesnel. Has received many complaints about the abuses committed by the captains concerning the supplies needed for the soldiers. Folio 61, 1 pages. The same to MM. DuQuesnel and Bigot. The experiment made with the cod sounds shows that those dried without preparation are the best to make glue to paste paper. New experiments will be made, and then more precise instructions will be given. Folio 62, 1 page. The same to the same. The next vessel will sail without the 30 contraband salters intended for Ile Royale. Will inform if it is useful to send others. Folio 62, page. The same to the same. Has just received their letters. Is grieved to learn the sad condition of the colony in connection with victuals. Instructions on that subject. Folio 63, 3 pages. The same to M. Bigot. Respecting the Sr. Dugard, ship owner of Rouen, and his justification for not having left at Louisbourg the engagés he was to land there. Folio 65, 1 page. The same to the same. Respecting the arrangements made to send supplies to Louisbourg. Folio 65, 1 page. The same to M. DuQuesnel. The situation of affairs may change at any moment. Must give all his attention to put his government in a state of defense, and protected from any surprise. Folio 65, page. 65,page. The same to MM. DuQuesnel and Bigot. bourg. Cannot accept their proposal to Steps taken to provision Louisallow the establishment of an 1742. June 21. August 11. August 22. English warehouse at Louisbourg. It would be The same to M. Bigot. The victuals sent exceeded what was asked. The share distributed to the inhabitants must not be charged to the King, and he will take steps for the repayment. Folio 67, 2 pages. The same to the same. 683, 1 page. Respecting the legacy of M. de Forant. Folio The same to MM. DuQuesnel and Bigot. With the view of hastening the despatch of business, the superior councils of the several colonies have been empowered to appoint assessors in order to furnish subjects for the Superior Council and Judgeships. The same can be done at lle Royale whenever fit subjects are found for those functions. Folio 69, 1 page. His Majesty's decree approving and confirming the endowment by the late Sr. de Forant of 8 seats as boarders with the Sisters of the Congregation of Louisbourg for the daughters of officers, as well as the settlement on the clergy of France of an annuity to the capital of 32,000 livres. Letters patent covering said decree, 4 pages. Here follow 145 pages on Louisiana. next M. Vaudreuil de Cavagnal. De Bienville being governor, and End of Vol. 74. INDEX PREPARED BY THE ARCHIVES BRANCH, FOR THE SUMMARY MADE BY THE LATE Abel, Sr., Naturalization of, (1732) 163, 164. Abuses. In the choice of commandants of posts; Adhémar, Sr. Promotion of, (1726) 69, 73; demand | Admiralty. Tariff of dues, (1728) 104; complaints against officers, (1733) 185; emoluments of offi- Agniers. (Mohawks) Collar given to Chev. de Agrain, Comte d'.re lumber for vessels, (1721) 23 ; Agrain Comte d'—Continued. 43; passage of workmen, 44; estate of, (1724) rarily by M. L. de Tourneuve, 53; increase in Aillebout, Sr. d'. Leave of absence granted to, (1725) 67 do, (1729) 123; promotion of, (1730) Ailleboust des Mousseaux, M. d'. Promotion of, Ailleboust de Périgny, M. d'. Cross of St. Louis Alavoine, Surgeon at Three Rivers, (1730) 129: Algonquins. Establish themselves near Montreal, (1724) 53; hopes of wandering sections of the Alexandre, Sr. Commissioned as surgeon-major Alogny, the late Marquise d'. Estate, (1726) 75; Amadis. Order for arrest, (1740) 271. Amariton, Sr. Law Suit, (1722) 39; commandant Amariton, Widow. Gratuity, (1733) 178. Amaron, Sr. d'. Apothecary at Louisiana, (1725) 16. Aury & Cie. Appraisement of M. de la Boular- Armed for a cruise to the Grand Banks, (1722) 43. Amelot, Sr. Instructions, (1723) 12. from Martinique, (1738) 248. Ammunition. For Ile Royale, (1722) 35; for Amnesty. Birth of the Dauphin, (1730) 129. ment as Councillor at Louisiana, (1726) 17; André, Demoiselle. Opposition to her marriage to Angelique, L. Permission to sail to Italy, (1732) Angervilliers, M. d'. M. de Verly ordered to Anglemont, M. de la Haye d'. Famine in Canada, Antin, duc d'. Glass for the lighthouse at Louis- Archbishop of Rouen. Revenues of Chapter of Archbishop of Tours. Pension to Sr. de Monti- Archives. Sr. de la Borde cannot be appointed Arentzbourg, Chs. Fred. Captain on half-pay, 25; dispute with the seminary of St. Sulpice, Argenteuil, Sr. d'Aillebout d'. Levy for troops, Armand, Jacques. Leave of absence, (1727) 82. Armstrong, Gov. Succeeds Corby at Canceau, (1726) 77; priests seem suspicious of him, 78; 124; Arnaud, M. d'. Promotion, (1733) 175; leave of Arnaudin, Capt. Instructions, (1717) 3; order, Arragory, M. See "Darragory". Arrigrand, Sr d'. Difficulties with Srs. Gannet, (1726) 16; appointed 2nd Lieut. of King in 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Artignières, Sr. d'. Retired from captaincy without pay, (1723) 12. Artigny, Sr. d'. Indemnity, (1724) 50; (1726) 72; Artigue, Sr. d'. Charges against him, (1728) 107. Asfeldt, Marquis d'. Permit to M. Verrier, (1724) Asses. Shipment to Canada, (1721) 28; (1722) 38, Assigerie, M. d'. (Son of M. de Longueuil). Cannot Aubert, Antoine. Comes to Canada, (1732) 163. Aubert, M. Death, (1726) 73. Aubert fils, M. Seeks position of councillor, (1726) Aubert de la Chesnaye, Sr. Placet, (1730) 131; Aubin de Lisle, Sr. Appointe clerk of Marshal- Augrand, M. Fishing privilege revoked, (1725) Aulnay, Dupré d'. Passage to Canada, (1742) 304. Auseville, Amyault d'. Appointment as councillor Auteuil, Ruette d'. Settlement at Iles Madame, Auteuil de la Malotière, Sr. d'. Scandal concern- Auvilliers, Weillard d'. Gratuity, (1721) 8. (1724) 48; (1725) 56, 58; (1726) 75; instructions Baie St. Joseph. Capable commandant needed, Bailleuil, M. de. Leave of absence, (1729) 121; |