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1 June 1645

Frontenac, Louis de Buade, comte de (1620-1698)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marquis D'Humieres

Provides details of the French capture of Rosas during the Catalonian revolt in Spain.

GLC03422

1696/10/28

Frontenac, Louis de Buade, comte de (1620-1698)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Madame De Dhuxelles

Describes his efforts to suppress the Iroquois. Mentions the writings of Father Hennepin which claim to describe life in New France, but Frontenac suggests they are not accurate. Written as Governor General of New France. De Dhuxelles was the wife of the Marechal of France.

GLC05297

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