MF 1053, C13A, Volume 12, Bobine 18, 1729-1730 [one document from 1723]

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Quarrels among church authorities. Relations with Indian tribes; the Fox are defeated. The fur trade. A post established on the Missouri. A frigate sails up river to the Natchez post. Importance of the Illinois tribe. A census report and maps to be sent to the Minister. Progess made in agriculture. Navigation on the Mississippi, especially at the entrance, greatly facilitated. Diron (Mobile) and the Choctaws. 237 victims of the massacre at the Natchez post; the instigators are presumed to be English. M. de la Livaudais sent on a secret commercial mission to Mexico. Regis reports on his visit to the Choctaw nation. Diron's correspondence on Indian tribe, the Alabamas, Choctaws and Chickasaws; British competition. Duels. Company affairs. Missionary efforts. Defense; fortification of New Orleans; relations with the Indians; a naval station should be established. Diron responsible for the Chickasaw rebellion; the Illinois remain friendly; the Natchez blockaded up the river; tribal assemblies held by the Choctaws and the Chickasaws. Vincennes wants to settle the Miamis in Wabash country. Correspondence of M. Hocquart, "Intendant" of Canada. Construction work at New Orleans, at La Balise. A gold medal to be struck for meritorious Louisiana citizens.

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