You will, no doubt, be pleased, Sir, to forgive me for having insisted so much on this question, the importance of which I was enabled to appreciate, during my sojourn in France, and to which it was my duty to direct your friendly attention. I have the honour to remain, Sir, Your most humble and devoted servant, JOSEPH MARMETTE, Assistant Archivist. OTTAWA, 20th December, 1883. SYNOPSIS OF PAPERS IN THE STATE DEPARTMENTS, 1629 Feb 1, London. Paris. London, Ap 24. Paris. Ap 24, London. Quebec, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS. Archives Division. MSS. relating to the history of Canada. VOLUME 43, Memorial for the restitution of La Nouvelle France given to the Council of the King of Great Britain. It deals chiefly with the question of the taking of Quebec, Cape Breton and Port Royal by the brothers Kirk (1 page). Folio 28 (Blue ink figures). Favorable reply of the Lords Commissioners of the King of England respecting the restitution of Canada and particularly of the fort of Quebec (1 page). Folio 29. Paper relating to the sending out of three Capuchin Brothers to Quebec. Orders to treat them well, &c. ( page). Folio 32. Memoranduin of vessels taken by the English since the conclusion of peace. It mentions, amongst other things, the capture of "La Marie de Saint Jehan de Luz," off the coast of Cape Breton, by the brothers Kirke (5 pages). Folio 34. Declaration of the King of England (in Latin) on the observance of the treaty of 24 April, 1629. "Quebec, and the booty therein made by the English shall be restored to France and to rightful owners" (3 pages). Folio 54. Memorial relating to the regulation of trade between France and England. Restitution of Quebec, of Canada, &c. ( page). Folio 85. "Articles adopted by the deputies of the two Crowns for the restoration of things taken since the treaty of peace." Full details as to the restitution of Port Royal, Cape Breton and Quebec to France. Refers to Champlain (6 pages). Folio 100. Memorial of Champlain, relative to the surrender of Quebec. An important paper. Though Champlain does not sign, it is easily seen that he is the author, for it speaks of "his brother-in-law, Boullé” (3 pp). Folio 181. Articles of capitulation of Quebec. Original document signed by Champlain and De Pont, as well as by Louis and Thomas Kirke (2 pp). Folios 192-193. Statement of arms and other "commodities" remaining at Quebec after the capitulation (13 p). Folio 191. Articles of agreement between Sir Wm. Alexander, Lieutenant of Nova Scotia and le Chevalier Claude de St. Etienne, Seigneur de La Tour and Charles de St. Etienne. Concession of Acadia to the two latter (2 pp). Folio 195. Memorial respecting the restitution of Canada and Acadia by the English (23 pp). Folio 290. Procès verbal of the taking of Quebec (23 pp). Folio 296. Letter from Chateauneuf, French Ambassador in England, to Cardinal Richelieu, presenting Champlain, who was returning to France (p). Folio 326. A long and curious letter from Chateauneuf to Cardinal Richelieu, in relation to the taking of Quebec (10 pp). Folio 332. Another letter from Chateauneuf to the Cardinal, relating to the taking of Canada by the English, &c., &c., after the conclusion of peace. Curious diplomatic details. Several passages in cipher, with the explanations in margin (10 pp.) Folio 345. Mem. as to the restoration of Nouvelle France, given to the Council of the King of Great Britain (1 p). Folio 351. Memoir of what the French possessed in Canada (p). Folio 353. Mem. respecting the restitution of Canada to France (1 p). Folio 354. Letter from Chateauneuf to the Cardinal, relating to the restitution of Canada to France. Difficulties he meets at the English Court, where the matter is allowed to drag (23 pp). Folio 355. End of volume 43. VOLUME 44. Letter from Chateauneuf to Cardinal Richelieu, concerning the restoration of Canada. To be copied, from the foot of folio 34, beginning at the words, "Cependant je vous envoie ce porteur qui m'a été envoié de la Cie du Canada," as far as the word, "obéir," which ends folio 35 (3 pp). Folio 34. "Que la forteresse de Quebec: Port Royal, Cap Breton, &c., seront restitués par Sa Majesté de la Grande Bretagne (2 short pp., or 1p). Folio 132. Copy of a letter in which reference is made to the claim of the English to Canada (13 p). Folio 195. Articles agreed upon between the two Kings of France and England. To be copied; only the last three paragraphs relative to the restoration of Canada, from the words:" Leurs Majestés passeront le traité" (2 pp). Folio 238. Document declaring that the King of France is satisfied with the promise made by His Majesty the King of Great Britain, to restore Quebec, Port Royal, &c. (p). Folio 254. Letter without signature or address, Sr. De Lauzon_to_fit_out vessels for Quebec and Canada. Induce the King of England to send ships also, bearing his orders to those in command at Quebec to give up the place to the French (1 p). Folio 262. Letter signed by - Montagu, declaring that the King of England is ready to restore Quebec, Port Royal, &c., to France (4 pp). Folio 264. Demand by the French Ambassador as to the restoration of Canada, and the vessels and merchandise taken by the English there (1p). Folio 263. Letter from M. de Chatenay, French Ambassador at London, to Cardinal Richelieu, relative to pending negotiations for the restoration of Canada (4 pp). Folio 270. Declaration of Charles I. as to the restitution of Quebec, &c. (1p). Folio 279. Order from King Charles I to Sir William Alexander, 1st Secretary of State for Scotland, directing him to restore Port Royal to the French in the same condition in which it was, to demolish the fort constructed there by Kirke, to remove the people, munitions and provisions and to leave the place unoccupied, &c. ̄ (1 p.) Folio 285. (In the Memoirs of Earl Stirling (William Alexander) Vol. I p. 130, edition 1877-the date of what seems the original of this Order is 10th July.) Copy of a letter from the English Merchants' Company to Captain Thos. Kirke, directing him to restore the fort of Quebec to the French (1 p.) Folio 320. End of Vol. 44. VOLUME 43. Memorial respecting the regulation of trade between France and England and relative to the restoring of vessels, furs, &c. taken "Since the peace with Quebec and Canada" (1 p.) Folio 22. Articles of the treaty of St. Germain-en-Laye concluded between the Kings of England and France respecting the restitution of Cape Breton, Acadia and Canada, &c., to France (12 pp.) Folio 24. Extract from an Article of a letter written by M. Boutillier to M. De Fontenay, 27th April, 1632, at Fontainebleau, respecting the despatching of a vessel from England "to carry out the giving up of Quebec, &c., to our people" (13 p.) Folio 106. Concession to Lord Baltimore of a colony in Virginia, called Mary Land (?) (27 pp.) Folio 246. End of Vol. 45. AMERICA. VOLUME I.-1592-1660. Hydrographie du P. Fournier sur la Floride. Expédition de Jean Letter dated Port Royal, not signed 2 pp.) Folio 25. "Relation du capitaine Daniel de Dieppe en la Nouvelle France." Original bearing the signature of Captain Daniel. Though this paper has been printed, it is important that a copy should be had in order to compare it with the original. (3pp.) Folio 65. Memorial concerning losses incurred by Sieur De Caen in conse. quence of being deprived the trade of Novelle France. (24pp). Folio 82. Memorial of what the French possessed in Canada from the time when they were brought out by Captain Michel of Dieppe. (1p). Folio 84. Commission for receiving the fort of Quebec. (1p). Folio 86. Commission to Sienr De Razilly to receive the fort of Quebec from the English. (23pp). Folio 88. Treaty with M. Le Commandeur DeRazilly as to his mission to Canada. (24pp). Folio 90. Inventory of documents committed to Sr. DeRazilly. (1p). Folio 92. Royal Commission to Razilly. (1p). Folio 93. Copy of protests made by Captain Emery De Caen against Captain Kirke, and others. (3pp). Folio 95. Letter from De Caen to Richelieu. Restitution of Quebec. (1p). Folio 97. Draft of letter of Richelieu in reply. (1p). Folio 98. Letters Patent from Richelieu in favour of DeCaen. Concessions of lands in Los Indes Occidentales. (1p). Folio 99. Copy of a letter from the King to Sieur De La Tour, in the Cardinal's hand, to place "a few Capuchins in the said fort." (p). Folio 100. Letter from Champlain to Cardinal Richelieu. (1p). Folio 101. Letter from DeCaen to Cardinal Richelieu. Ho informs him tha Quebec has been handed over to Captain Duplessis. (p). Folio 102* Agreement between Richelieu and Lauzon. (51pp). Folio 103. Letter from Razilly to the Cardinal (13 p). Folio 106. Gift by the King of several islands to Sieur DeCaen. One large page on parchment (3 p). Folio 162. Copy of a letter from the King to Sieur De Charnisay with a memoire: "Pour éloigner les Hollandais des côtes de l'Acadie et de la Nouvelle France." (1p). Folios 164 and 165. Letters Patent from the King, respecting "La Compagnie de la Nouvelle France." One large page on parchment. (2 pp). Folio 178. Articles between "La Cie de la Nouvelle France "and M. De Repentigny. (9 pp.) Folio 179. Letter from the King to Comte De Oignon, as to the delivering of two small pieces of casting to "La Compagnie de la Nouvelle France" (p). Folio 184. Letter from the Queen Mother to Sr. De Charnisay in relation to Acadia p). Folio 188. 1611 Paris, 1647 Paris. Paris, 1651 Paris, 1651 March 20. 1652 Paris. 1658 Paris. March 12. Paris, March 12. No date. 1659 Paris, 1660 Paris, Aug. 1661 Quebec. March 14. Paris. Pariz. Paris, 1662 Paris. No date. Copy of a letter from the King to Sr. De Charni-ay in relation to Acadia (1 p). Folio 190. Letters from the King and from the Queen Mother, as "Grand Maitre de la Navigation" to Charnisay (8 pp). Folios 354 and 357. Letter from Laborgne. representing Charnisay, asking that the above letters be enregistered (13 p). Folio 362. (Printed). Letter and commission to Sieur de Lafosse empowering him to administer the lands and properties of Charnisay (1p). Folio 392. "Commission du Gouvernement de M. Lauzon en Canada" (3 pp). Folio 416. Letters Patent from the King confirming the treaty between Duc de Vendome and widow Charnisay, who had ceded a part of her rights over Acadia to Vendome, conditioned that he should protect her against La Tour, Denis, &c. (24 pp). Folio 429. Royal decree ordering payment to Viscomte D'Argenson of his salary as Governor of La Nouvelle France (13 p). Folio 481. Ordonnances against persons unlawfully taking shipping from Canada for France, with furs (2 pp). Folio 483. Placet presented to Brienne by Mme. D'Augoulème on behalf of the children of Charles de Menon D'Aunay De Charnisay (lr). Folio 485. Placets to the King, same subject (1 p). Folios 486, 487. Royal Decree respecting Fisheries at Newfoundland (2 pp). Folio 498. Decree regulating the mode of conducting the fur trade in La Nouvelle France (2 pp). Folio 501. Letters Patent, appointing Le Marquis De Feuquières Vice Roy of Nouvelle France. (4 pp). Folio 1639. End of Vol. I. AMERICA. 2ND VOLUME, 1661-1688. Letter of M. D'Avaugour, written in Canada. He describes the country. "I have seen nothing to equal the beauty of the River St. Lawrence," he writes (2 pp). Folio 6. Letter unsigned respecting the death of Rev. Père André (2pp). America, and the Paper in relation to the office of Vice Roy of influence exercised by those who hold it (2 pp). Paper "Touchant l'établissement d'un conseil à Québec et l'entrée de l'éveque en icelui," (p). Folio 15. Resignation of Feuquiere as Viceroy of America (1p). Folio 17. Taking possession of Baie du Nord in Canada, by Père Druillette and Sieur De La Vallière (1p). Folio 23. Post of Vice Roy of America granted to Comte De L'Estrade (4pp). Folio 29. Royal Letters Patent in favour of Le Chevalier Seigneur D'Aulnay Charnisay. Important-One large page, equivalent to (3pp). Folio 31. |