MF 1079, C13A, Volume 37, Bobine 44, 1753 [scattered documents before and after that date]
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Kerlerec becomes governor, Auberville confirmed as "ordonnateur". Changes made among colonial officials. Building to be undertaken at New Orleans. Questions relative to the Swiss companies. A number of families form Lorraine established in the Quartier des Allemands. Navigation on the Mississippi. Kerlerec reports on his arrival, his reception, his first impressions. The Ursulines need funds for meeting operating expenses of their hospital. The posts; artillery required. Military administration reformed. Merchandise for barter trade with the Indians. Medals requested for Arkansas, Illinois and Natchitoches chiefs. Departure of M. de Vaudreuil and several officers. Desertions. Tobacco. French and Swiss deserters arrested. The Choctaws are court marshaled at Mobile. The Choctaws attack the Chickasaws, the Cherokees and their allies. Duquesne is expected in Illinois country, coming from Canada with 1500 men. Construction of a fort at Kaskaskia studied. A proposed treaty of alliance with the Apaches of Texas under consideration. Vaudreuil's last reports as governor. Various ships call in Louisiana; the King's vessels cost the colony less than merchant ships. MacCarty reports on events in Illinois country. The Iroquois said to have sold the "Bell Riviere" region to the English. Possibility of reaching the Pacific ocean. Bobe Desclouseaux recounts Kerlerec's visit to Mobile. Extracts of letters from Comte de Fremeur, Colonel of the Angoumois regiment.
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