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Abstract : December 23, 1748. Versailles. Minister to Bertet, commandant in Illinois. Indian conspiracy against French in the Illinois country; agriculture; mines; regulations for Illinois-Canadian trade. 2pp. AC., B 87:285. (LC.)

Abstract : March 6, 1718. Paris. Council to the Abbé Bignon, of Academy of Sciences. Testing of ore to ascertain the value of Louisiana mines. 1p. AC., B 4:105. (LC.)

Abstract : May 21, 1698. Versailles. The king to Frontenac and Champigny. Peace with Iroquois; question of abandoning forts Frontenac, Michilimackinac, St. Joseph and St. Louis, Illinois; Tonty-La Forest grant on Illinois; Le Sueur; mines on the Mississippi. 20 pp. AC., B 20:51.

Abstract : May 21, 1698. Versailles. Royal order according to Le Sueur permission to exploit mines of copper and lead discovered on the upper Mississippi. 3 pp. AC., B 20:62. Margry, VI. 66. AC., F 3, 8:84; C 11, 125:no. 78.

Abstract : August 26, 1699. Versailles. Pontchartrain to Iberville. Le Sueur and his search for mines. 2 pp. AC., B 20:250. Margry, IV. 340.

Abstract : May 27, 1699. Versailles. Royal order revoking Le Sueur\'s permission to explore for mines. 2 pp. AC., B 20:217. Margry, VI. 67.

Abstract : September 21, 1754. Illinois. Lagautrai to Kerlérec and D\'Auberville. Development of lead mining in the Illinois country; quality of mines; asks for skilled workmen; terms of their contract. (Copy.) 3pp. AC., C 13, 38:39; G 1, 465:n.p. (LC.)

Abstract : September 21, 1754. New Orleans. Kerlérec and D\'Auberville to the minister. Strongly recommend aid for Lagautrai\'s lead industry. (Copy.) 3pp. AC., C 13, 38:41; G 1, 465: n.p. (LC.)

Abstract : 1743. Memoir of Dequis on lead mines in the Illinois country. La Mothe\'s mine; voyages to St. Francis River; iron the Indians carry to English of Chouagen; Maramet River; visit to Bertet at Fort Chartres; Robineau de Portneuf\'s discoveries; Renault\'s [Renaud\'s] mine; copper mines. 13pp. AC., G 1, 465:n.p. (LC.)

Abstract : July 10, 1719. Kaskaskia. Account, with details, of a prospecting trip to mining region of Illinois, June 6, 1719 to June 17, 1719, by Des Ursins. Composition of party, Des Ursins, Lochon, Bourdon, Texier, five slaves, six soldiers, five Indians. 5 pp. AG., G 1, 465:n.p. (LC.)

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