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N. Laverlochere, O.M.I., to Monsignor Bourget, Montreal

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Queen's University Archives via Queen's University Archives
Dates
13 Jul 1844 (indexed as 1844)
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Scope & content
Letter (French): reporting on mission rounds in area of Allumettes/Temiskaming/Abitibi region. Stating that they left the Allumettes and proceeded to Fort William (on Ottawa River), where there were 15 or more families. Also reporting that temperance is being implemented successfully there and at Temiskaming. Further writing that the mission at Abitibi is very different from that of Temiskarning, citing differences in language, customs and character, and indicating that there are about 60 families at the post. Reporting on poverty and drinking at Abitibi.
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