Manuscript
BÉGON, Michel, Intendant of New France. Old signed document. Faith and Tributes by Jean-Baptiste Jarret de Verchères et alii. Quebec City. 11 pages, folio. Trace of wax seal. The Jarret de Verchères family mentioned in this seigneurial document includes Magdeleine, aged forty-two, wife of Sieur de La Pérade, a reformed lieutenant. The text gives the names of the Jarret de Verchères family, the origin of the seigneury granted by Jean Talon, the increases, and so on. Information is provided on the duties of the seigneurs, the use of oak wood, the possible discovery of rare metals, etc. The document is signed by Bégon, Intendant of New France, and Nicolas-Gaspard Boucault, secretary.
- Accession Number 2018.14.33.1-6
- Date 1723-01-30
- Medium and Support ink, paper
- Measurements 36 x 23,6 cm
- Accession Number 2018.14.33.1-6
- Date 1723-01-30
- Medium and Support ink, paper
- Measurements 36 x 23,6 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 2018.014.033.1-6
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