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Martinique, 1 June 1745
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Author
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Caylus, Charles, chevalier de, 1698-1750
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Addressee
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Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781
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All Contributors
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Caylus, Charles, chevalier de, 1698-1750 (Author), Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781 (Addressee), West Indies, French. Governor (1744-1750 : Caylus) (Author), France. Secrétariat d'État à la marine et aux colonies (Addressee)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1745-06-01
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Series Heading
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M93. Caylus, Charles de Tubières de Pastel de Levoy de Grimoire, Marquis de, 1698-1750
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Martiniqe -- Officials and employees -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"Monseigneur Recevez sil vous plait mes remerciemens pour la place que j'occupe et que je desire bien vraiment de remplir a votre Grè. ..."; asks for the king's "portrait en grand, avec un dais et un tapis" to place in his audience chamber to increase people's respect for his decisions; has forgotten to mention that he sent two small barrels of red wine from the Canaries, one each for the king and Maurepas; signed "Le M. de Caylus." Parke-Bernet Galleries, Historical French Documents of the Eighteenth Century... From the archives of Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux Comte de Maurepas, N. Y. 1962 (sale 2092, lot 7)., Original digital object name: bei-m093, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 1 March 1741 Covering letter for the order to De La Neuville.Parke-Bernet Galleries, Historical French Documents of the Eighteenth Century …
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Author
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La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747
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Addressee
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Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781
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All Contributors
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La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747 (Author), Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781 (Addressee), Burin de la Neuville, Jacques, d. 1742 (Contributor), France. Secrétariat d'État à la marine et aux colonies (Addressee)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1741-03-01
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Series Heading
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M76. Martinique. Intendant, 1749 (César-Marie De La Croix)
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Geography
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Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante (Guadeloupe), Martinique
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Subject
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Communication in management -- Officials and employees -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Job stress -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Covering letter for the order to De La Neuville. Parke-Bernet Galleries, Historical French Documents of the Eighteenth Century... From the archives of Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux Comte de Maurepas, N. Y. 1962 (sale 2092, lot 7)., Original digital object name: bei-m076b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 13 July 1797
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1797-07-13
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Series Heading
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M377. Martinique. Receveur des Impositions.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Martinique -- Officials and employees -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"Mlle. pocquet de puilery", signed "Vernoy de St. Georges.", Original digital object name: bei-m377c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 14 Oct. 1740
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Author
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La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747
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Addressee
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Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781
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All Contributors
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La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747 (Author), Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781 (Addressee), France. Secrétariat d'État à la marine et aux colonies (Addressee)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1740-10-14
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Series Heading
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M74. Martinique. Intendant, 1749 (César-Marie De La Croix)
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Problem employees -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"...Monseigneur J'ai Reçeû la Lettre... elle me renvoye a légard des plaintes portées contre la Permission du S. Pichaud a Votre depeche Commune...""Extrèmement vexé" over Maurepas' reproaches about his having condoned illegal commerce, la Croix explains that Pichaud received permission from others and had the King's consent to trade in Canada and the Isle Royale., Original digital object name: bei-m074c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 15 Nov. 1747. Ms. orders to Delignery
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Author
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Caylus, Charles, chevalier de, 1698-1750
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Addressee
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Marchand de Lignerie, Pierre Claude, fl. 1721-1762
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All Contributors
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Caylus, Charles, chevalier de, 1698-1750 (Author), Marchand de Lignerie, Pierre Claude, fl. 1721-1762 (Addressee), La Chaussé, Sieur de, fl. 1747 (Contributor), West Indies, French. Governor (1744-1750 : Caylus) (Author)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1747-11-15
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Series Heading
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M97. Caylus, Charles de Tubières de Pastel de Levoy de Grimoire, Marquis de, 1698-1750
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Geography
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Martinique, Saint Lucia
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Subject
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Royal visitors -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"Le Marquis de Caylus... Il est ordonné au Sieur Delignery... de prendre le commandement du bateau du Roy dans lequel est embarqué Le Sr Poüet[?]... pour Se rendre en La dte isle de Ste Lucie et y continuer les services..." signed "Le Marquis de Caylus", Original digital object name: bei-m097c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 16 June, 1776. AL to de la Touche
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1776-06-16
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Series Heading
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M248. Pocquet de Puilhery, Louis Claude, fl. 1761-1795.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Power of attorney -- Martinique -- History -- 18th century -- Sources, Sugar plantations -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Conveyancing -- Martinique -- History -- 18th century -- Sources, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Unsigned, "monsieur monsieur votre fils m'ayant temoigné que vous et madame de la touche [?] que je prise connoissance de vos affaires de potiche m'a remis votre procuration en blanc... je suis inquiet de l'estat du Sr. goursac."Concerns de la Touche's request that Pocquet represent them in the sale of their sugar plantation at Potiche to M. Goursac., Original digital object name: bei-m248, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 17 May 1814. ALS to Henry Besson
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Series Heading
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M476. Fourniole Decasse, Mme., fl. 1805-1814.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Attorney and client -- Correspondence, Executors and administrators -- Martinique -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Original digital object name: bei-m476e, This digital resource is provided by Burke Library, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 18 March. 1762. Ms. On printed letterhead...
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Author
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La Touche, Louis-Charles Le Vassor, comte de, 1709-1781
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La Touche, Louis-Charles Le Vassor, comte de, 1709-1781 (Author), West Indies, French. Governor (1761-1762 : La Touche) (Author), Papin de l'Epine duPont, Jean Baptiste, 1730-1799 (Addresse), Laisné de Cambernon, Jean Pierre, fl. 1762 (Contributor)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1762-03-18
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Series Heading
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M155. France. Sovereign, 1715-1774 (Louis XV). 15 Jan. 1762.
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Geography
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Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique
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Subject
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Anglo-French War, 1755-1763 -- Campaigns -- Martinique, West Indies -- History, Communications, Military
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Notes
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"M. Papin L'Épine, Capitaine d'Jnfanterie Milices, habitant de cette Jsle, ayant donné avant et pendant le Siege, des preuves du plus grand Zele pour Le Service du Roy..." signed "Le Vassor de La touche", Original digital object name: bei-m155d, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 20 Dec. 1737. ALS to "Monseigneur"
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Author
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Louvel De Merville, Louis (fl. 1716-1737)
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All Contributors
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Louvel De Merville, Louis (fl. 1716-1737) (Author), Longpré, M. de, fl. 1737 (Contributor)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1737-12-20
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Series Heading
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M67. Louvel De Menille, fl. 1737
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Collecting of accounts -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, France -- Colonies -- America -- History -- 18th century, Manuscripts, French -- Martinique, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"...il ya environ dix huit mois que jay porté la somme de quatre Mil quatre cent livres a un Gentilhomme de ce pais qui se nomme Monsieur de Longpré..." signed "Louvel De Menille"; wants his money back; asks Monseigneur to pressure de Longpré., Original digital object name: bei-m067, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 22 Sept. 1748. ALS to Maurepas
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Author
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Caylus, Charles, chevalier de, 1698-1750
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Addressee
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Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781
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All Contributors
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Caylus, Charles, chevalier de, 1698-1750 (Author), Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781 (Addressee), Rauché, Jean Louis de, d. 1769 (Contributor), West Indies, French. Governor (1744-1750 : Caylus) (Author), France. Secrétariat d'État à la marine et aux colonies (Addressee)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1748-09-22
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Series Heading
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M100. Caylus, Charles de Tubières de Pastel de Levoy de Grimoire, Marquis de, 1698-1750.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Impostors and imposture -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Misconduct in office -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Employees -- Dismissal of -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Rauché, M. (fl. 1746), West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"Monseigneur Ma vüe c'est extremement affaiblie depuis que j'habite le tres vilain païs de la martinique, et je ne puis, qu'avec beaucoup de peine Lire, et encore moins ecrire, sans le secour des lunettes que jay prié Mr. des rivieres de maporter. ... Je vous avoüe dabord Monseigneur que je suis au desespoir d'avoir mérité de votre part des reproches, au Sujet de l'avanturier, qui a pris icy le nom du prince hereditaire de Modene... O Monseigneur Quel soleil que le soleil de la martinique..." signed "Le M. de Caylus. "Rauché had insisted that the "hereditary Prince of Modena" was not an impostor and Caylus had allowed him passage to France; Maurepas is displeased. Caylus says the island is divided as to the man's true identity; complains about Rauché, listing incidents in which the man has caused difficulty; for the sake of Pellerin, Maurepas' assistant as First Clerk of the Navy and Rauché's father-in-law, Caylus would like not to have to change affairs, but things are so bad that he asks for Rauché's recall, suggesting Lalane or Charron as replacement. Parke-Bernet Galleries, Historical French Documents of the Eighteenth Century... From the archives of Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux Comte de Maurepas, N. Y. 1962 (sale 2092, lot 7)., Original digital object name: bei-m100, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 23 April 1762. Ms. Customs certificate
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Author
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MacLeane, Lauchlin, ca. 1727-1778
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All Contributors
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MacLeane, Lauchlin, ca. 1727-1778 (Author), White, John, fl. 1762 (Contributor)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1762-04-23
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Series Heading
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M156. Martinique. Customs.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Customs inspection -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Shipment of goods -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Schooners -- Martinique, Ship's papers, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"Martinico... John White Junr. Master... Schooner Sally Arrived... from Salem..." landed pork, rice, pitch, and tar, signed "Lau MacLeane Collr.", calculations on verso., Original digital object name: bei-m156, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 23 Sept. 1812
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1812-09-23
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Series Heading
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M377. Martinique. Receveur des Impositions.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Martinique -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"M. Poquet héritiers", signed "M. Pesneau.", Original digital object name: bei-m377k, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 24 Sept. 1800
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1800-09-24
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Series Heading
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M377. Martinique. Receveur des Impositions.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Surtax -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Disaster relief -- Martinique -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"dlle. Poquet de Phuillery", signed "Lacoste."With the additions as above., Original digital object name: bei-m377f, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 24 Sept. 1815
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1815-09-24
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Series Heading
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M377. Martinique. Receveur des Impositions.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Martinique -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"des héritiers Poquet", "Quittance du Domaine 1814" on verso, signed "M. Pesneau.", Original digital object name: bei-m377l, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 25 Jan. 1810
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1810-01-25
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Series Heading
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M377. Martinique. Receveur des Impositions.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Martinique -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"Dlle. Pocquet Puilhery", signed "A. Eysseris.", Original digital object name: bei-m377j, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 25 Jan. 1810
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1810-01-25
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Series Heading
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M377. Martinique. Receveur des Impositions.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Martinique -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"Mlle. Pocquet de Puilhery", signed "A. Eysseris.", Original digital object name: bei-m377i, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Martinique, 26 Jan. [1761] ALS to Pocquet de Puilhery...
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Author
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La Touche, Louis-Charles Le Vassor, comte de, 1709-1781
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Addressee
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Pocquet de Puilhéry, Louis-Claude, 1721-1800
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All Contributors
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La Touche, Louis-Charles Le Vassor, comte de, 1709-1781 (Author), Pocquet de Puilhéry, Louis-Claude, 1721-1800 (Addressee), West Indies, French. Governor (1761-1762 : La Touche) (Author)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1761-01-26
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Series Heading
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M148. le Vassor de la Touche, Louis Charles, fl. 1761-1765.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Pillage -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Martinique -- Officials and employees -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"on me rend compte, monsieur, que le pillage... dans la ville est une [s]uite du desordre... il est important de l'arreter..." signed "Le Vassor de Latouche.", Original digital object name: bei-m148a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 27 April 1814. ALS to Henry Besson
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Series Heading
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M476. Fourniole Decasse, Mme., fl. 1805-1814.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Attorney and client -- Correspondence, Executors and administrators -- Martinique -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Original digital object name: bei-m476c, This digital resource is provided by Burke Library, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 27 May 1814. ALS to Henry Besson
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1814-05-27
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Series Heading
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M476. Fourniole Decasse, Mme., fl. 1805-1814.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Attorney and client -- Correspondence, Executors and administrators -- Martinique -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Original digital object name: bei-m476f, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 3 Sept. 1809
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1809-09-03
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Series Heading
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M377. Martinique. Receveur des Impositions.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Disaster relief -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Riots -- Martinique -- Destruction and pillage -- Early works to 1800, Vandalism -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"M. Le Vassor Beauregard her", signed "A. Eysseris."Asking only for "Capitation," "Imposition Sur Les Maisons," and "Nègres Justiciés.", Original digital object name: bei-m377h, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 4 Sept. 1797
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1797-09-04
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Series Heading
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M377. Martinique. Receveur des Impositions.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Surtax -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Disaster relief -- Martinique -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"Mr. Poquet de Phuilery Claude", signed "Vernoy de St. Georges."Asking for an additional "Imposition extraordinaire de 2 sols pour livre pour les Bâtimens Garde-Côtes.", Original digital object name: bei-m377d, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 5 April 1761? ALS to Pocquet de Puilhery,...
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Author
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La Touche, Louis-Charles Le Vassor, comte de, 1709-1781
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Addressee
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Pocquet de Puilhéry, Louis-Claude, 1721-1800
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All Contributors
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La Touche, Louis-Charles Le Vassor, comte de, 1709-1781 (Author), Pocquet de Puilhéry, Louis-Claude, 1721-1800 (Addressee), West Indies, French. Governor (1761-1762 : La Touche) (Author)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1761-04-05
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Series Heading
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M148. le Vassor de la Touche, Louis Charles, fl. 1761-1765.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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France -- Colonies -- Administration -- Early works to 1800, Martinique -- Officials and employees -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"Nous sommes, monsieur, deja loin de vous, le debouquement a eté tres heureux et en six jours nous voicij sous le tropique..." signed "Le Vassor de La touche", Original digital object name: bei-m148b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, 5 Aug. 1800 20.5 cm. "M. Le Vassor de beauregard"...
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1800-08-05
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Series Heading
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M377. Martinique. Receveur des Impositions.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Surtax -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Disaster relief -- Martinique -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"M. Le Vassor de beauregard", signed "Lacoste."Asking for an additional "Imposition extraordinaire de 3 sols pour livre pour les Bâtimens Garde-Côtes" and an "Impôt de 4 sols pour livre pour les dettes arrierées de la Colonie.", Original digital object name: bei-m377e, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique, [1814?] ALS to Henry Besson
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Series Heading
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M476. Fourniole Decasse, Mme., fl. 1805-1814.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Attorney and client -- Correspondence, Executors and administrators -- Martinique -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Original digital object name: bei-m476a, This digital resource is provided by Burke Library, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique. Cabinet du Ministere. Envoi de documents relatifs a la...
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Place of Origin
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Fort-de-France (Martinique)
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Date
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1824-05-08
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Series Heading
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M529. Chassériau, Benoit, fl. 1790-1830?
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Geography
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Columbia, Martinique
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Subject
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Confidential Communications -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, Confidential communications -- Mexico -- History -- 19th century, Mexico -- Foreign relations -- 1821-1861, Mexico -- History -- 1821-1861, Mexico -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1810-1821 -- Influence, Newly independent states -- Mexico -- History -- 19th century, Fort-de-France (Martinique), West Indies -- History
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Unsigned, Martinique. Cabinet du Ministre."Monseigneur, Mr. le contr'Amiral Baron Meynard de la farge, a remis... le commandement de la station à Mr. le contr'Amiral Jurien... Je profite... pour communiquer... les documents que j'ai remis à Mr. Samouel, pour la Mission qu'il doit remplir au Mexique... 1o. La note officielle... pour réclamer contre l'arrestation de Mrs. Schmates et de la Motte. 2o. La lettre d'accompagnement... 3o. L'instruction ostensible... 4o. L'instruction secrette... 5o. Copie de la lettre que j'ai cru devoir écrire confidentiellement, à Mr. Alaman... je joint de plus ici, sous le No. 6. copie de la lettre d'introduction que j'ai remise à Mr. Samouel, pour la partie confidentielle de sa mission près le Ministre des affaires étrangères du Mexique.", Original digital object name: bei-m529e, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique. Conservation des Hypothèques.
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Place of Origin
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St-Pierre (Martinique)
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Date
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1806-10-30
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Series Heading
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M443. Martinique. Revenus publics.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Appellate courts -- Martinique -- Saint Pierre, Mortgages -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, Actions and defenses -- Martinique, Appellate procedure -- Martinique, Judgments, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Martinique. Conservation des Hypothèques."Vol. [deux] N. [311]" at top of page."Inscription Hypothecaire Qui Durera Dix Ans. Bordereau de Créance au profit d[e Me. Sorin...]... Contre [le Sr. de Beauregard...] Résultant [d'un arrèt du Tribunal d'appel du 11 Brumaire...]..."A ten-year mortgage ., Original digital object name: bei-m443b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique. Direction De L’Intérieur. Bureau du Domaine.
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Place of Origin
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Fort-de-France (Martinique)
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Date
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1825-11-19
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Series Heading
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M539. Martinique. Direction De L’Intérieur. Bureau du Domaine.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Real property tax -- Martinique, Accounts receivable, Acknowledgments (Law), West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Martinique. Direction De L'Intérieur. Bureau du Domaine.Contributions Directes Pour L'An 1824. Je soussigné reconnais avoir reçu d[e Mlle Desligneris..., Original digital object name: bei-m539b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique. Finances. ...Pardevant Les Notaires Royau[x] du L'isle...
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1786-03-19
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Series Heading
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M309. la Touche, de, fl. 1786.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Contracts for deeds -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Potiche Plantation (Martinique), Sugar plantations -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Installment contracts, Forfeiture -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Penalties, Contractual, Settlement costs, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Martinique. Finances....Pardevant Les Notaires Royau[x] du L'isle Martinique Residents au Bourg St. Pierre-- Soussignés furent Presents Messire Louis Claude Pocquet De Puilhery Ecuyer Chevalier De l'ordre Royal Militaire De St. Louis habitant au quartier Du Lamentin De Cette Isle au nom et Comme fondé De la procuration De Dame Marie Louise Celeste De Rochechouart veuve de Messire Louis charles Levassor De la touche Commandeur De L'ordre Royal et Militaire De St. Louis Chef D'escadre Des armées navales, La Dite procuration Passée Devant Mer. Mervillon et Gaucher notaires à Rochefort Le vingt Cinq octobre Mil Sept Cent Soixante Seize... Et Le Sieur Joseph Goursac habitant au quartier Du potiche..." signed "Catala"Concerns payments made for the purchase, from Louis Claude Pocquet de Puilhery, legal representative of Rochechoüart, of the sugar plantation Potiche by Joseph Goursac, who had failed to pay the full amount in the time allotted. This document verifies settlement and payment of a forfeit for the delay., Original digital object name: bei-m309b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique. Sénéchausée. Apercu de ce qui sera del an 1er. janvier 1802. - a Mdme de Latouche par Mr. poquet de puilhéry ou Ses heritiers... (docket title)
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All Contributors
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Martinique. Senechausse (Contributor)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1802-01-01
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Series Heading
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M418. Martinique. Sénéchausée.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Summary proceedings -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, Wills -- Martinique, Inheritance and succession -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, La Touche family, Beneficiaries -- Martinique, Decedent's estates, Probate records -- Martinique, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Martinique. Sénéchausée.., Original digital object name: bei-m418c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Martinique. [Sept. 1740? M de la Croix Jnt… (first line)
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Author
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La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747
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Addressee
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Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781
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All Contributors
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La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747 (Author), Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781 (Addressee), France. Secrétariat d'État à la marine et aux colonies (Addressee)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1740-09
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Series Heading
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M74. Martinique. Intendant, 1749 (César-Marie De La Croix)
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Martinique -- Officials and employees -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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"M de la Croix Jntt. de La Martinique Se plaint des reproches... qu'il est soubconné de prevarication et de Negligence..." Responds to letters dated 19 April 1740 and 28 Nov. 1739 in which Maurepas expressed displeasure with La Croix., Original digital object name: bei-m074a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Me. Poquet depuillery doit pour l'imposition des Negres...
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Series Heading
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M235. Martinique. Treasury.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Bills of exchange -- Taxation -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, African American criminals -- Martinique, Slaves -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Martinique -- History -- 18th century, Plantation owners, Slaveowners, Tax penalties -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, France -- Colonies -- Taxation -- Martinique, Slaves -- Valuation, Slave records -- Martinique
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Notes
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La Martinique. } Année 1774. Negres Justiciés. ..."Me. poquet depuillery doit pour l'imposition des Negres justiciés des années ci-après, Savoir: pour Cinquante Cinq tetes desclaves payent droit pour Lannée 1774. asezon[?] de trente Sols par tete cy--- L82ll 10 -- Je soussigné, Receveur... Au Lamentin Le 15 May 1775 Gavarret"The others are the same, differing only in amounts., Original digital object name: bei-m235a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Memoire de Mr. De La Croix Intendant des Isles du Vent de l'Amérique …
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Author
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La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747
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Addressee
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Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781
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All Contributors
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La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747 (Author), Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781 (Addressee), France. Secrétariat d'État à la marine et aux colonies (Addressee)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1741-02-25
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Series Heading
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M76. Martinique. Intendant, 1749 (César-Marie De La Croix)
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Geography
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Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante (Guadeloupe), Martinique
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Subject
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Misconduct in office -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Memoire de Mr. De La Croix Intendant des Isles du Vent de L'Amérique."...De tous les Intendans qui m'ont precedé, je ne pense pas qu'aucun ait eû une administration aussy épineuse que la mienne. J'ay trouvé en arrivant au mois de Mars 1738. la Caisse Sans argent..." La Croix defends himself to Maurepas: Lack of money and ammunition, damage by fire, and a smallpox epidemic have made for poor conditions in Martinique; there were hurricanes in Guadeloupe and Mariegalante in 1738 and 1740, a British invasion was feared, and because Irish oxen were no longer imported there was a general dearth of food. After retailing his handling of all these problems he also defends his wife who has been accused of conducting a lucrative business and of being stingy. Postscript, dated 11 March 1741, states that an extra-ordinary tax is being levied on all inhabitants., Original digital object name: bei-m076a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Memoire du Roy pour Servir d'jnstruction au Sr. De Lacrois Intendant des Isles du Vent …
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Author
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Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774
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Addressee
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La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747
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All Contributors
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Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774 (Author), La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747 (Addressee), Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781 (Contributor), France. Secrétariat d'État à la marine et aux colonies (Contributor), France. Sovereign (1715-1774 : Louis XV) (Author)
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Place of Origin
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Versailles (France)
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Date
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1737-12-23
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Series Heading
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M68. France. Ministère de la Marine et des Colonies
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Geography
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Canada, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Marie-Galante (Guadeloupe), Martinique, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (West Indies), Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago)
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Subject
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Trinidad and Tobago -- History -- 18th century, Fortification -- Trinidad and Tobago -- Early works to 1800, West Indies, French -- Colonies -- Commerce -- France, France -- Commerce -- West Indies, Taxation -- West Indies, French -- Early works to 1800, France -- Colonies -- Administration -- Early works to 1800, Fugitive slaves -- Trinidad and Tobago -- History -- 18th century, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Memoire du Roy pour Servir d'jnstruction au Sr. De Lacroix Intendant des Isles du Vent. ..."...Sa Maté ayant fait choix du S. De Lacroix pour l'Intendance des Isles du vent, Elle a resolu de lui expliquer Ses jntentions Sur les principales parties de Son administration, pour le metre en etat de repondre a ce qu'Elle attend de Son Zele et de son aplication. "Cinq objets principaux doivent partager les Soins et l'attention du Sr. De Lacroix dans les Fonctions qui lui Sont confiées. La Religion, La Justice, La Police, La depense que Sa Maté. ordonne pour les Isles du Vent, et la perception des droits qui y sont établis. Mais avant que d'entrer dans le detail de ces differens objets, jl en a propos de lui rapeller une jdée generale des Isles du Vent qui sont sous la domination de Sa Maté." Sous le nom des Isles françoises du Vent sont comprises la Martinique, La Guadeloupe & Ses dependances, Marie Galande, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, Ste. Zouzie[?] ou Ste. Lucie, La Grénade, et les Grenadins, Tabago, et Cayenne. ..."Signed "Louis"; countersigned "Phelypeaux." Specific instructions on troops; construction of fortifications including those at Guadeloupe and Grenada; taxes on sugar and coffee; administration of justice, hospitals, police, agriculture; full instructions on planting cacao, coffee, indigo, and cotton; development of the coasting trade with Canada and Louisiana; prevention of runaway slaves; good roads., Original digital object name: bei-m068, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Memoire pour obtenir une pension...Paris, April 1759
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All Contributors
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France. Ministère de la marine et des colonies (Author), Le Vassor de la Touche de Beauregard de Télincourt, Louis Constantin Joseph, 1736-1774 (Contributor), Sainson, Rose de, 1733-1807 (Contributor)
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Place of Origin
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Paris (France)
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Date
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1789-04
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Series Heading
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M137. France. Ministère de la Marine et des Colonies. Bureau des Finances et approvisionnements.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Martinique -- Officials and employees -- Pensions -- Early works to 1800, Military pensions -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Survivors' benefits, Financial statements, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Memoire pour obtenir une pension..."Département de Rochefort} A Paris rue neuve d'Orleans près La Porte S. Denis. Mémoire pour obtenir une pension de 600te sur les fonds des Colonies à La Dame Sainson Veuve du Sr. de Latouche de Beauregard de Thelencourt, en consideration des Services... notament Le Sr. de Latouche de Beauregard tué à L'Expédition de L'Arrache, Capitaine de Vaisseau, Son beaufrere. Le Sr. de Latouche de Beauregard de Thelencourt, Capitaine de Frégate, marié à La Martinique a Servi dans La Marine Royale pendant Vingt-huit ans... il est mort... laissant un Garçon et une fille... Le fils... Garde de La Marine à Rochefort...""Avril 1759" pencilled at top of page., Original digital object name: bei-m137, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Memorandum to accompany "Folio on [?] property in the W. Indies"..
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Series Heading
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M526a. Johnson, John, fl. 1824, assessor
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Geography
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Antigua, Martinique, Saint Kitts, Saint Vincent
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Subject
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Memorandums, Architectural portfolios -- West Indies -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Original digital object name: bei-m526a-a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Monsieur delatouche par le memoire qu'il a remis a Mr. son fils...
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1776-05-11
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Series Heading
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M244. Le Vassor de la Touche, Louis Charles, fl. 1776.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Real property -- Martinique -- Inventories, Executors and administrators -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Real property -- Valuation -- Martinique, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Monsieur delatouche par le memoire qu'il a remis a Mr. son fils, Conforme a un lettres precedemment ecrites a Mr. de valmenier depuis la vente de l'habitation du potîche a Mr. Gourssac...Signed "Valmenière", lists property and values in detail., Original digital object name: bei-m244, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Morrins test (docket title)
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Author
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Morren, William, b. ca. 1653
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Addressee
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Bradstreet, Simon, 1603-1697
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All Contributors
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Morren, William, b. ca. 1653 (Author), Bradstreet, Simon, 1603-1697 (Addressee), Massachusetts. Governor (1689-1692 : Bradstreet) (Addressee), Savage, Thomas, 1640-1705 (Contributor)
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Date
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1677-06-25
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Series Heading
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M16. Morren, William, deponent, b. ca. 1653.
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Geography
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Martinique, Saint Lucia, West Indies
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Subject
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Depositions -- Saint Lucia -- Early works to 1800, Eyewitness accounts, Sailors -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Abandonment (Maritime law) -- West Indies, West Indies -- History, Saint Lucia -- History -- 17th century, Martinique -- History -- 17th century
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Notes
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First line: The deposition of William Morren aged twenty foure..., Probably written in Massachusetts Bay., "The Deposition of William Morren aged twenty foure yeares or thereabouts. Saith. That Being one of the Seamen Belonging to the Ship Dolphin when Thomas Savage was master of her on a voyage to the West Indies, we being at an Island called St Lucia... sd Sloop loaded from or vessell twice... by the ordr of mr augustin Melot... mr melot desired or master to let him have the Boate and two men and he would goe over to Martinicoe... I Being one of the men... taken upon oath 25th. 6.77 before me Simon Bradstreet Rgr."After a long wait for his return, they left Melot behind., Original digital object name: bei-m016
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Title
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Mr Hurel C Le Sr De Bauregard... (docket title)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Series Heading
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M418. Martinique. Sénéchausée.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Legal instruments -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Original digital object name: bei-m418d, This digital resource is provided by Burke Library, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Mre A[?] Lambert Papin doit... 1788 quatre vingt huit tetes...
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Series Heading
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M235. Martinique. Treasury.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Bills of exchange -- Taxation -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, African American criminals -- Martinique, Slaves -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Martinique -- History -- 18th century, Plantation owners, Slaveowners, Tax penalties -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, France -- Colonies -- Taxation -- Martinique, Slaves -- Valuation, Slave records -- Martinique
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Notes
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"Mre A[?] Lambert Papin doit... 1788 quatre vingt huit tîtes... Au Lamentin le 15. Janvier 1790. Terrass[?]"Owners of slaves who ran afoul of the legal system were expected to pay all expenses., Original digital object name: bei-m235e, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Mre. Papin de Lepin vivant doit a la Caisse des Negres justiciés...
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Series Heading
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M235. Martinique. Treasury.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Bills of exchange -- Taxation -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, African American criminals -- Martinique, Slaves -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Martinique -- History -- 18th century, Plantation owners, Slaveowners, Tax penalties -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, France -- Colonies -- Taxation -- Martinique, Slaves -- Valuation, Slave records -- Martinique
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Notes
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"Mre. Papin de Lepin vivant doit à la Caisse des Negres justiciés pour l'Imposition de l'année 1788 trente-cinq tîtes à quinze [?]--- 26 s Je soussigné Receveur unique de la Caisse des Negres justiciés au département du fort royal reconnois avoir reçu... Au Lamentin le 15 Janvier 1790. Terrasse[?]"The other is the same, differing only in amount., Original digital object name: bei-m235d, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Ms. letter to Monsieur de la…, Martinique?, 11 Aug. 1779.
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1779-08-11
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Series Heading
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M265. Barré de St. Venand, fl. 1779.
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Geography
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Grenada, Martinique, Saint Thomas (United States Virgin Islands)
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Subject
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Estaing, Charles Henri, comte d', 1729-1794, France. Marine -- Officers -- Early works to 1800, Grenada, Battle of, 1779, West Indies -- History -- 1775-1783, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, French, Sugar trade -- Early works to 1800, Martinique -- Early works to 1800
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Notes
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Signed, "Monsieur L'Arrivée imprévue de Mr Le Cte D'Estaing, Et le Depart dans deux ou trois Jours d'un Convoy quil fera escorter, me permet Encore de vous Ecrire..." signed "Barré de St Venand."Concerns the interruption of the sugar trade and its anticipated recovery with D'Estaing's capture of Grenada., Original digital object name: bei-m265, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Napoléon par la Grace de Dieu et la Volonté Nationale Empereur. . .
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Place of Origin
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Paris (France)
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Date
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1854-04-08
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Series Heading
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M584. France. Tribunal Civil. Département de la Seine.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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France. Tribunal Civil. Departement de la Seine, Seine-et-Oise (France), Touche family, Civil procedure -- France, Actions and defenses -- France, Claims against decedents' estates -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, Judgments -- Martinique, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Napoléon par la Grace de Dieu et la Volonté Nationale Empereur des Française. A tous présentes à Venir Salut:-- Le Tribunal Civil de 1re. instance du département de la Seine Séans au Palais de Justice à Paris a rendu en l'audience publique de la 1re. Chambre du dit Tribunal, le Jugement dont la teneur Suit:= Audience du Samedi 8 Avril 1854.= Entre: 1ent. Made. Marie Catherine Cécile de la Grange, veuve de M. Louis Claude Marie Calixte Cte. Levassor de la Touche, propriètaire demeurant à Marly le Roi (Seine et Oise).= 2me. M. Louis Alfred Marie Calixte Levassor de la Touche, propriètaire demeurant à Marly le Roi.= Agissant, Made. Vde. Comtesse de la Conche, tant à raison de Ses reprises et avantages matrimoniaux que de la Communauté de biens ayant existé entr'elle et le Gen(?) Son mari.= Et M. de la Touche, comme héritier pour 1/4 de M. le Comte de la Touche Son predécessor ainsi que les dites qualités résultant de l'intitulé de l'inventaire ci après enoncé.=..., Original digital object name: bei-m584a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Napoléon par la grace de Dieu et la volonté nationale; Empereur...
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Place of Origin
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Paris (France)
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Date
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1856-01-19
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Series Heading
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M586. France. Tribunal Civil. Département de la Seine.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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France. Tribunal Civil. Departement de la Seine, Judgments -- Martinique, Claims against decedents' estates -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, Seine-et-Oise (France), Touche family, Civil procedure -- France, Appellate procedure, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Napoléon par la grâce de Dieu et la volonté nationale; Empereur des Français; a tous présents et à venir, salut;= Le Juge tenant l'audience publique de la chambre des criés(?) du tribunal civil de 1ère instance du département de la Seine, séant au palais de Justice à Paris, a rendu le Jugement dont la teneur Suit:= Sur le cahier des charges signé par Me. Dervaux, avoué en ce tribunal, suivant en forme timbré en déposé an greffe descriées par l'acte dont la teneur suit:= L'an 1855, le 2 mai au greffe a comparu M Jolly, avoué, substituant Me Dervaux, avoué de Mrd. Levassor, dela Touche.= Lequel a déposé..., Original digital object name: bei-m586a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Note détaillé de ce que doit Made de Beauregard la Mere, à La fresnaye, à l’époque du 13 fevrier 1801. ... (docket title)
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All Contributors
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La Fresnaye, fl. 1801 (Contributor)
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Place of Origin
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Martinique
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Date
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1801-02-13
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Series Heading
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M413. Pocquet de Puilhéry, Louis Claude, fl. 1761-1800.
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Saint-Pierre (Martinique), Court records -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, Actions and defenses -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, Judgments -- Martinique -- Saint-Pierre -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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La Fresnaye, fl. 1801.Signed "La Fresnaye", Original digital object name: bei-m413e, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Notice, sur les Moyens d'obtenir pour nos Colonies des plants. . .
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Place of Origin
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Paris (France)
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Date
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1800
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Series Heading
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M404. France. Ministère de la Marine and des Colonies.
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Geography
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Guadeloupe, Martinique
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Subject
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Plants -- Adaptation -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Plants -- adaptability -- Guadeloupe -- Early works to 1800, Cinchona bark -- Therapeutic use -- Early works to 1800, Cinchona -- Martinique, Cinchona -- Guadeloupe, Malaria -- History, Quinine -- History, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Original digital object name: bei-m404b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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Title
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Observations faites par le Gouverneur de la Martinique dans la...
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Author
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Martin de Poinsable, André, d. 1750
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All Contributors
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Martinique. Governor (1742-1749 : Martin de Poinsable) (Author), Martin de Poinsable, André, d. 1750 (Author), Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781 (Contributor), France. Secrétariat d'État à la marine et aux colonies (Contributor)
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Place of Origin
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Saint-Pierre (Martinique)
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Date
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1743-07-29
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Series Heading
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M83. Martinique. Governor, 1742-1749 (Martin de Poinsable)
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Geography
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Martinique
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Subject
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Martinique -- Defenses -- Operational readiness -- Early works to 1800, Ordnance and ordnance stores -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Infrastructure -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, France -- Colonies -- Administration -- Early works to 1800, West Indies, French -- Colonies -- Commerce -- France, France -- Commerce -- West Indies, West Indies -- History
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Notes
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Observations faites par le Gouverneur de la Martinique dans la Tournée qu'il a faite de l'Isle. ...Detailed observations on the military and economic status of Martinique, compiled at Maurepas' request. Poinsable analyzes fortifications, defenses, roads, artillery, garrisons, ammunition, public buildings, contraband, commerce, agriculture; devotes much space to fugitive slaves; objects to importing additional Negroes as much of the silver brought in by commerce is immediately expended on slaves: "L'on commence à sentir partout combien ce malheureux commerce est ruineux à nos colonies... Il est souhaiter que nos commerçants françois nous aident à extirper totalement en ne nous laissant plus manquer de nègres commes ils ont fait par le passé. Le succès qu'ils ont eu dans leurs derniers voyages doit les y encourager..." signed "Martin De Poinsable."With 5 folded ms. charts executed by Poinsable, all dated 11 March 1741, all measuring 37 cm. each, one page: Etat general des Compagnies de Milice, Armes et Munitions de Guerre de L'isle Martinique...Etat general des Milices du Quartier du Fort Royal; Armes et Munitions de Guerre. ...----- du Cur de Sac Marin; Armes et Munitions de Guerre. ...----- de La Caps Terre; Armes Et Munitions de Guerre. ...----- de Saint Pierre; Armes et Munitions de Guerre. ..., Original digital object name: bei-m083a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
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