Decree of the Council of State of the King [of France], concerning vessels outfitted by the Company of the West and sent to Louisiana



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At the request of the Directors of the Company of the West, the Royal Council ordered that ships, outfitted by the Company of the West and destined for the Louisiana colony, would be exempt from carrying men and guns there. The decree revoked the order of 16 November 1716.

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Title

Decree of the Council of State of the King [of France], concerning vessels outfitted by the Company of the West and sent to Louisiana

Date Created

1718-01-10

Description

At the request of the Directors of the Company of the West, the Royal Council ordered that ships, outfitted by the Company of the West and destined for the Louisiana colony, would be exempt from carrying men and guns there. The decree revoked the order of 16 November 1716.

Topical Subject(s)

Documents
Ships

Language

fre

Notes (Physical)

Document. Printed at the Royal Printing Office, Paris. In French.

Type of Resource

text

Source

Rosemonde E. & Emile Kuntz Collection, French colonial period, 1655-1768, Manuscripts Collection 600, La Research Collection

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