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| Abstract : October 12, 1708. Fort Louis. Bienville to the minister. Indian captives exchanged with Santo Domingo for Negro slaves; Canadian naval carpenter; saloons; slaves; merchandise; libertinage; forts; English activity among Indians; English attack Pensacola and threaten Mobile; Bienville\'s troubles with La Vente and La Salle; Bienville recites his services and asks for more pay. 15 pp. AC., C 13, 2:177. (LC., Miss.) AC., C 13, 2:165(ext., with marginal notes). N.Y.C.D., IX. 923 (ext.) |
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| Abstract : October 16, 1708. Fort Louis. La Salle to Minister. Silver; mules; slaves; the upper Missouri. Asks for commission of ensign for son. 4 pp. AC., C 13, 2:229. Margry, VI. 182(ext.). C 13, 2:213 (ext., with notes). (LC.) |
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| Abstract : May 12, 1709. Fort Louis. La Salle to Minister. Artaguiette lessens disorder in colony; Alibamu attack Tohome and Mobile Indians; need of soldiers, munitions, and settlers; agriculture near Lake Pontchartrain, implements and animal needed; Indian and Negro slaves; libertinage; his annual report; Bienville\'s bad faith; asks for more pay. 9 pp. AC., C 13, 2:395. (Miss.) AC., C 13, 2:439(summary, with marginal note by the minister). |
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| Abstract : May 20, 1714. Fort Louis. Ordinance by Cadillac and Duclos, prohibiting purchases from slaves, in order to suppress drunkeness and disorder. 2 pp. AC., A 23:4. (LC.) |
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| Abstract : November 12, 1714. Fort Louis. Decree of the Superior Council, respecting slaves. Marginal notes. 5 pp. AC., A 23:5. (LC.) |
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| Abstract : February 15, 1717. Paris. Council to Villars. Faux sauniers deported to Louisiana; list of galley-slaves. 3 pp. AC., B 39:9. |
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| Abstract : July 29, 1717. Fort Louis. Permit by Lauze for an English vessel to procure water; trade in merchandise and slaves forbidden. (Copy.) 1p. AC., F 3, 241:n.p. |
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| Abstract : April 18, 1761. Latremouille. Memoir by Rivoire on Louisiana. Quality of the soil; climate; expense to the king; schemes to establish chambers of agriculture and commerce, provide slave labor, and prevent slave revolts; finances, expenses for troops, fortifications, ships, and settlers; administration of justice; popular elections; the army. 41pp. AC., C 13b, 1:n.p. (LC.) |
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| Abstract : [July 3, 1802.] 14 Messidor, X. Sedan. Louis Villemont, ex-captain of Louisiana, to Talleyrand. Memoir on Louisiana. Unfitness of Spanish officials for Indian affairs and colonial defense; Indians: trade, location, population, religion, United States liberality toward them since acquiring Mississippi posts, and French promises with regard to them. Need to Christianize negroes; Louisiana\'s relations with New Mexico. (Copy.) 24pp. AE., États-Unis , sup., 7:189. |
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| Abstract : November 22, 1758. Pointe Coupée. Rocheblave to Rochemore. Acknowledges receipt of flour and powder; detailed account of the miserable condition of civilians, slaves, soldiers, and Indians due to war, bad harvest, trade conditions, and liquor; asks for commission as captain. 9pp. AC., C 13, 40:251.(Miss.) |
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