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Open book Voyageur contract between Henri de Tonty and two voyageurs Quebec, 1684 Sept. 27

Title Voyageur contract between Henri de Tonty and two voyageurs Québec, 1684 Sept. 27 
Creator Tonti, Henri de, -1704
Date 1684 
Place Canada, Québec
Language French
Subjects Fur trade, Fur traders
Summary Voyageur contract, dated Sept. 27, 1684 in Québec, between Henri de Tonty, governor of Fort St. Louis de la Louisianne under the authority of De La Salle, and two voyageurs, Jacques Nepveu (Neveu), and Anthoine Duquet Madri. According to the terms of the agreement, Neveu and Madri will travel by canoe to the fort, where they will trade merchandise for beaver skins.  Tonty, as outfitter, will provide all merchandise, canoes, provisions, ammunition, and any other necessary items.  The two voyageurs can trade at  the fort for as long as they desire, and will then transport all beaver skins back to Québec. After the expenses of the trip are deducted, the remaining profits will be divided into halves, with Tonty receiving one half, and the remaining half to be shared between the two voyageurs.  In addition, the voyageurs will receive payment in pelts equal to the sum of 150 livres, as well as the right to carry a rifle, two "capots," three shirts, and a blanket to trade for their own profit. They also receive a bonus of 10 beavers.  The contract, which had originally included two other voyageurs, brothers Guillaume and Gilles Boissel, whose names are crossed out, is signed by Tonty, Madri, Neveu, and notary Pierre Duquet, in the presence of two witnesses Jacques Turet and Hippolyte Theberge. 
Extent 1 leaf ([2] p.) ; 33 cm 
Format Contracts, Manuscripts
Link to Catalog View record
Call Number VAULT box Ayer MS 896 
BibID 991747028805867
Rights Status No Copyright - United States
Contributing Institution Newberry Library
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IIIF Resource Type Canvas 
Size 2298px × 3790px     24.95 MB 
Filename 991747028805867_Ayer_MS_896_00001.tif 
Unique Identifier NL11IDDG 
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