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| Abstract : [1754?] Memoir relative to discussion of the four following points: (1) boundary for Acadia; (2) boundary for Canada; (3) Ohio territory, communications between Canada and Louisiana, the Iroquois, England's position; (4) St. Lucia {Sainte-Lucie}, Saint-Vincent, Dominica, and Tobago. 20pp. AE., Angleterre, 437:465. |
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| Abstract : Sept. 24, 1754. New Orleans. Kerlérec and D'Auberville to the minister. Report on Lavand's lumber establishment in Louisiana, and his trade with the Windward Islands. Decous' trouble with workmen. 2pp. AC., C 13, 38:37. |
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| Abstract : May 31, 1768. London. Philip Stevens, first secretary of the Admiralty, to Thomas Pye, vice admiral and commander in chief of the fleet in the Leeward Islands. Report that Pensacola grows daily more flourishing; intention to put the government on a firm footing, because Spaniards will try to get the trade of the colony; instructions to send a vessel to cruise in the Mississippi to watch Spaniards. (French. With Chà¢telet's letter of June 3.) 2pp. AE., Angleterre, 478:368. |
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| Abstract : Feb. 1, 1772. Versailles. Minister of marine to Duc de Broglie. The part taken in Louisiana affairs prevents Mazan from going to Santo Domingo, but he may be given a post in the Windward Islands. 2pp. AC., B 143:152. |
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| Abstract : Jan. 13, 1780. Versailles. Vergennes to Montmorin. The Florida expedition; supply of troops France was to send the Windward Islands; abandonment of attack on Pensacola. (Minute.) 2pp. AE., Esp., 597:107. |
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| Abstract : Aug. 31, 1781. [New Orleans?] Bernardo de Galvez to Comte de Grasse, commander of French squadron in the Windward Islands. Transmits capitulation of Pensacola; English prisoners agree not to take up arms again against the allies; prisoners sent to English colonies. (Copy.) 2pp. AE., États-Unis, sup., 16:205. |
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| Abstract : September 30, 1760. Port-au-Prince, Saint-Domingue. Gov[ernor] Bart to the minister. Belami\'s trade with the Windward Islands, Louisiana, and foreigners. 1p. AC., C 9, 105:n.p. |
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| Abstract : December 22, 1733. Versailles. Letters from the King to the Admiral, authorizing Messrs. Marguerit, former aldermen of Toulouse, owners of the ship Baron-de-Saint-Michel, sailing from Marseilles to the cape of Saint-Domingue [Haiti], to recruit foreign sailors for up to half the crew, instead of a third. Archives départementales des Bouches-du-Rhône (AD13), 9 B 6, fol. 101, v. |
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| Abstract : 1763. Cherbourg. Correspondence between the Commissioner of Classes of Cherbourg, the Minister and Mr. Mistral. Relates to the Acadian refugees in Cherbourg. In 1763, a few Acadians departed for Martinique and Saint-Domingue [Haiti]. Service historique de la Défense, département Marine Cherbourg (SHD-M Cherbourg), 4 P2/1. |
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| Abstract : 1764. Cherbourg. Correspondence between the Commissioner of Classes of Cherbourg, the Minister and Mr. Mistral. Relates to the Acadian refugees in Cherbourg. The 1763 departure was delayed because it was too late in the season to head for Newfoundland. The majority of these refugees wished to go to Saint Pierre and to Miquelon in 1764. The King, meanwhile, wished to send them to Cayenne. All migrants sailed from Le Havre, and some of them traveled to Louisiana. Service historique de la Défense, département Marine Cherbourg (SHD-M Cherbourg), 4 P2/2. |
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