Category: General

Condemnation for the Illicit Trade of Brandy

Since alcohol trade with members of First Nations is forbidden, several inhabitants, including Michel Gamelain and Jean Lemoyne, were sentenced to pay a 50 livres fine and to […]

Criminal Proceedings Against Mathurin Tessier

In 1675, several inhabitants, including Mathurin Tessier, are accused of having stolen from people working for Sieur Charles Bazire, representative of the Dutch West India Company at Rivière-du-Loup. […]

Mathurin Tessier and Élisabeth Estourneau

Crop cultivation is a difficult task requiring long hours, this is why even wives participate.

Cooper’s Hammer

Tool used by inhabitants to tighten and loosen the barrels’ cooperage.

The Saint-Nicolas Chapel

Most of the first chapels built in the colony were very modest, of small size and made from logs.

Windmill Order

The tenants had the obligation to grind their grains at the windmill of the seigniory they lived in. However, discontent in regards of lengthy delays or very costly […]

Île du Large Windmill

In accordance with the seigneurial regime, the seigneur was required to build a windmill on the lands granted to him during his first year of occupation. In return, […]

Powder Horn

The powder horn was used to store the powder needed for firearms, particularly on hunting expeditions.

Bullet Mould (detail)

Bullet Mould

This accessory was used to fabricate firearm ammunition.

Interior of the Home of Michel Roy Said to be Châtellerault

The inhabitants’ houses were basic and sparsely furnished as this picture of Michel Roy’s kitchen demonstrates.

Deck of Cards

Since leisure activities were limited in the colony, cards were very popular and easily accessible.