- Queen's University Archives
- Algonquins of Golden Lake Claim collection
- Primary Documents PD279-PD301
- N. Laverlochere, O.M.J., to Monsignor Bourget, Montreal.
N. Laverlochere, O.M.J., to Monsignor Bourget, Montreal.
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Where
- Held by
- Queen's University Archives via Queen's University Archives
- Dates
- 10 Feb 1845 (indexed as 1845)
- Level
- item
- Extent
- 1 item of textual record
- Scope & content
- Letter: Missionary is learning Algonquin at Deux Montagnes preparatory to going on mission rounds in Allumettes, Temiskaming, Abitibi, Grand Lac region. Citing his own lack of knowledge of Algonquin language and indicating that he would like someone who knows more of language to guide him, but stating that if this is not possible, he will do his best. Referring to mission among Algonquins as one of great importance. Listing amounts of money needed to purchase supplies for mission. Also referring to deplorable habits among residents of Grand Lac post, Lac a Ia Truite post, Lac Barriere post due to lack of mission work done. Reporting on last year's mission in that diocese. Also stating that a missionary should be sent up the Gatineau and suggesting a candidate.
- Location
- Deux-Montagnes · neighbourhood · confidence 50% · landmark:geonames · found as “deux montagnes”
- Language
- English
- Harvested
- 2026-10-18T11:46:29Z · source datestamp 2025-07-14T19:18:17Z · ead