Series
This series pertains to the civil administration of New France. In particular, it chronicles the prominent role of government in legal proceedings, land planning, and the daily lives of French emigrants in Canada and Louisiana. There are several letters written by senior officials of the king like intendants Bégon and Bigot and governors de Bienville and de Courcelles. The series is essentially composed of correspondence, including two letters written by Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville to his brother about his trip to Louisiana, notes and court decisions. It also contains statements and queries from civilians, a royal edict, an order and a letter of appointment.
Source of title proper: Based on the contents of the series.
Last update: August 30, 2017
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