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| Abstract : July 30, 1788. [New Orleans.] Villeblanche, captain of the Truite, to La Plaigne and Jauvin. His vessel is unsuitable for navigation on the Mississippi. (Copy.) AC., C 9b, 40:n.p. |
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| Abstract : July 17, 1736. Compiègne. Letter from the Minister of [Marine], inviting officers of the Admiralty to warn the Master of Sea Charts about the appearance of a rock discovered in the sea by a captain returning from Louisbourg, so that he might make note of it on his maps, at 42° 30' north latitude by 335° 35' longitude. Archives départementales des Bouches-du-Rhône (AD13), 9 B 6, fol. 273. |
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| Abstract : July 21, 1736. Petit Goave. La Chapelle, intendant, to the minister. Gaillard Bonnet sailed from Bordeaux for Louisiana on the Prophète Elie; his adventures in Louisiana and return to France. 3 pp. AC., C 9, 43:n.p. |
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| Abstract : August 20, 1736. Landerneau. Invoice of merchandise for Louisiana received from Mazurié and loaded at Quimper on the St. Eloi. 2 pp. AC., F 1, 33:119. |
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| Abstract : August 18, 1736. Île-d'Aix. Franssure de Villers to the minister. He delayed leaving Louisiana until Bienville's return from the Chickasaw expedition; conditions at New Orleans; fears of settlers. 3 pp. AM., B 4, 44: 59. (LC. ) |
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| Abstract : October 3, 1754. On board the Rhinocéros, Île-d'Aix. Aguillon to the minister. He left New Orleans on July 17; east and south passes, mouth of the Mississippi; Louisiana troops. 2pp. AC., C 13, 38:190. |
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| Abstract : October 1747. [Paris?] Observations by Silhouette on the finances, navigation, and commerce of England: a memoir with an introduction and fifteen articles, examining England's commerce with America and pointing out what France should be able to do with Canada, Louisiana, etc. Art. 12, importance of Canada and Louisiana, and English views on getting control of all North America; Art, 13, advantages to France from Louisiana and Canada. 43pp. AE., Mém, et Doc., Angleterre, 46:45; 68:207; BN., MSS, fr., 12162. |
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| Abstract : September 9, 1762. Calais. Duc de Nivernois, minister plenipotentiary to London, to Choiseul. Difficulties brought up by Bedford respecting the Louisiana boundary; observations on Louisiana boundaries and navigation of the Mississippi by the English. 5 pp. AE., Angleterre, 447:69. |
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| Abstract : January 5, 1763. London. Nivernois to Choiseul. Talk with Bute; English wish freedom of Mississippi navigation from its source to the sea; manner they wish to circumscribe New Orleans. 4pp. AE., Angleterre, 449:34. |
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| Abstract : September 20, 1793. Washington County, Pennsylvania. J. Savary to Genet. Expedition against Louisiana; possibility of taking New Orleans with 800 men on board twenty boats; can count on American volunteers; offers to build boats and collect provisions. 4pp. AE., États-Unis, sup., 20:89. |
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