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Abstract : 1724-1731. Lorient. General index of the Fleet Office in Lorient, the movement of ships, passengers lists. Service historique de la Défense, département Marine - Lorient (SHD-M Lorient), 2 P 21-24.

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.

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.

Abstract : [ca. 1800]. Memoir on Louisiana, relating to things to bring to the attention of government. Troops; boundaries; United States navigation of the Mississippi; unions with Indians; Anglo-American migration westward; European immigration; importation of slaves; custom house for colonial products; introduction of grain: establishment of office for arts and sciences; mines; construction work; forges, harmony between civil and military officials, French and Spanish authorities with Americans, etc. 12pp. AC., C 13c, 1:299.

Abstract : [1731]. Memoir on Louisiana. Soil; settlers at Biloxi; Natchez war; Bienville recalled to France; floods; evil practices of councillors; superior council cabals; climate; lumber; natural products; mines; Balize, New Orleans, Pointe Coupee, Natchez, Yazoo, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, and Natchitoches; Jesuits and Capuchins; trade with Spaniards; Choctaws, Natchez, and Chickasaws; English aggression; need of Negroes, troops and Canadian settlers; wax plantations. 22 pp. AC., C 13c, 1:375. (LC.)

Abstract : [1731]. Memoir on Louisiana. Indians; French settlers; soldiers; value of the colony to English, French, and Spaniards; agreement with the company regarding merchandise, settlers, Negroes, and trade; government under the company; opinion on separation of Louisiana and of Illinois from Canada; peltries; tobacco. 16 pp. AC., C 13c, 1:180. (LC., Ill.)

Abstract : [ca. 1761]. New Orleans. Passenger list for the Heros bound for France. 2pp. AC., C 13c, 1:9. (LC.)

Abstract : June 5, 1768. Versailles. Minister to Aubry and Foucault. Requests information on François Thibault, who traveled to Louisiana in 1762. 1p. AC., B 129:557.LC.)

Abstract : March 25, 1766. Versailles. Minister to Aubry and Foucault. Information wanted about Jean-Baptiste Tounoir, clerk of Armand, Canadian merchant; he went to New Orleans in July 1763. 1p. AC., B 123: 661. (LC.)

Abstract : December 1, 1726. New Orleans. Memorandum by La Chaise, for French families who desire news of relatives who migrated to Louisiana. (In parallel columns, with replies.) 12 pp. AC., G 1, 412:117. (LC.)

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