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Abstract : June 24, 1750. New Orleans. Vaudreuil to the minister. Indian affairs, Choctaw factions, effects of English traders and French presents; references to several tribes; many vessels arriving from France and Islands bring enough merchandise of all kinds except that for Indian trade; scarcity of silver money; indigo culture. 18pp. AC., C 13, 34:261.(Miss.)

Abstract : Dec. 18, 1750. Versailles. Minister to Dulivier. Discussion of the effect the English bounty on Carolina indigo has had on indigo in the French colonies; frauds, etc. 1p. AC., B 92:311.

Abstract : Aug. 1, 1751. Observations on things favorable to the growth of Louisiana: prohibition on exporting beef from Ireland, possibility of Louisiana providing beef for the West Indies; English indigo bounty, encouragement to development of the industry in Louisiana. 3pp. AC., C 13, 41:413.(Miss.)

Abstract : Dec. 14, 1751. Versailles. Minister to Lenormant. Passage to Cayenne granted Matthieu, instructor in indigo culture in Louisiana. 1p. AC., B 94: 625.

Abstract : Jan. 18, 1752. New Orleans. Michel to the minister. Condition of farmers above and below New Orleans; German settlers at the German Coast, Pointe Coupée, and in Illinois; idlers in New Orleans; report on lumber, indigo, wax, and tobacco produced during the year; scarcity of supplies from France. 8pp. AC., C 13, 36:226.

Abstract : Sept. 30, 1752. New Orleans. Du Breuil to the minister. Report on his debts to Lambert and Mme. Bizoton; selection of crops suited to the soil and climate, such as indigo, tobacco and cotton; wax and sugar industries; sugar mills and cotton gin; sends memoir on importance of the sugar industry in Louisiana. 4pp. AC., C 13, 36: 325.(Miss.)

Abstract : August 6 and December 20, 1753. Bordeaux. Extracts from letters of the Company of the Indies, respecting Louisiana indigo. AN., G 1, 78:no.5

Abstract : Mar. 6, 1754. Paris. Memoir by Colom on a commercial project for Louisiana. Commercial houses in France, Santo Domingo, New Orleans, Illinois, and at Ship Island; trade in lumber, indigo, wax, furs, pitch, tar, and tobacco; spanish trade. 23pp. AC., C 13, 38:247.

Abstract : Sept. 5, 1754. Memoir by Colom on the province of Louisiana: fertility of its soil; indigo; lumber; tobacco; vegetables; wax; furs; resources of Illinois. 13pp. AC., C 13, 38:261.(Miss, )

Abstract : Sept. 21, 1754. New Orleans. D'Auberville to the minister. Sends passenger list and bill of lading of the Montrozier {Montrosier}; list of boats taking part in Island trade during the year, a good harvest in indigo, corn, beans, and rice; believes it advisable to place tax on negroes. 3pp. AC., C 13, 38:176.

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