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Isaac Deschamps

Rates and regulations for Mi'kmaq commerce treaty concluded between Charles Lawrence and Mitchell Neptune (Chief of the tribe of the Mi'kmaq of Passamaquoddy) and Belloni Glode (Captain of the tribe of the Mi'kmaq of St John’s River

23 February 1760. — 3 pages : 30 x 45 cm.

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That Loupe Marin or Seal Skins from Twelve feet to Three feet and a
half long be valued from Three Shillings & four pence to Eight pence a piece.
That a large Rigneuaux or Moose Skin be equall to a pound and half of
Spring Beaver and in proportion for Smaller.
That a Large Loupes Cervier or Cats Skin be equall to Two pounds of
Spring Beaver and in proportion for Smaller.
That Five pounds of Chevreaux or Deer Skin be equall to a pound of
Spring Beaver.
That Ten Blettes or Ermin Skins be Equal to a pound of Spring Beaver.
That Six pounds of Plumes or Feathers be Equal to a pound of Spring Beaver.
That Two Gallons of Rum be Sold for one pound of Spring Beaver and
so in proportion.
The Two Gallons and an half of Molasses be sold for One pound of
Spring Beaver.
That Thirty pounds of Flour be Sold for One pound Spring Beaver.
That Fourteen pounds of Pork be Sold for One pound Spring Beaver.
That a Large Blankett be Sold for Two pounds Spring Beaver.
That Two Yards of Strounds be Sold for Three pounds of Spring Beaver.
The the Prizes of all other kinds of Merchandize not mention'd
herein be Regulated According to the Rates. of the Foregoing
Articles.
In the Council Chamber
Twenty third Day of February 1760
By Order of His Excellency in Council
Copy
Jno. Duport See - Cone
In
You are to govern yourself by the above
Rates & Regulations in your Commerce with the Indians
of your district
To. Isaac Deschamps Esqr
M.Gerrish. Commissionry
for Indian Commerce


Reference: Isaac Deschamps Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 258 item 15 – pages 80-83

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