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be had, supplies of all sorts must be sent; if latter 
cannot be done, governor must be instructed concerning 
capitulation; whatever is done, governor must be informed 
at once (ff . 4-5) . 
Jan. 7, [n.s.]. Memoir concerning situation 
of Canada; things requisite for its preservation (ff . 6-8) . 
May, [n.s.]. Memoir on Canadian boundaries; 
Acadia; Lakes Champlain, George, Ontario; Ohio territory; 
proposal for neutralization of territory between Ohio and 
mountains (ff. 76-79). 
[May 8?], [n.s.]. Observations on Pontchartrain* s 
memoir to plenipotentiaries at Utrecht, showing that princi- 
ples therein have been maintained to present; extent of 
Acadia (ff . 80-87) . 
1760, [n.s.]. Memoir on condition of British colonies 
in North America; Hudson Bay; Newfoundland; Acadia; New 
England; New York and New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Virginia 
and Maryland; Carolina and Georgia; tabulated information 
on products, exports, commerce, constitution, inhabitants, 
marine, finances, government, fur trade (ff. 9-20). 
[1761, Apr. 15], [n.s.]. Two copies of memoir on 
attitude France should take regarding her colonies during 
peace negotiations; islands; La.; Canada; lie Royale; 
unique importance of retaining American colonies; utility, 
riches, and commerce of La. ; need of negroes; British 
activities on Ohio must be stopped to save contact between 
Canada and La.; proposal to transfer Canadians to La. will 
weaken Canada less than it will strengthen La. (ff. 88-97, 
102-111) . 
Apr. [15?], [n.s.]. Observations on terms of 
peace; concerns mostly European affairs; suggests that France 
can retain powerful influence over Indians (ff • 98-101) . 
Apr. Dumas, two copies of memoir on Canadian 
boundaries; restitution of Canada should be basis of settle- 
ment; both banks of River and Gulf of St.. Lawrence; lakes 
and rivers which form natural communication between Canada 
and La. - Lakes Ontario anc\ Erie, Ohio River; no settlements 
by either French or. English on rivers which form part of 
boundary; neither power to build fortified posts beyond 
their boundaries (ff. 112-118, 135-140). 
May 22. D'Aubigny to Choiseul, sending memoir 
which is worth reading (f . 145) ; enclosing: unsigned memoir 
on question whether Canada is very important for France, 
and whether, if concessions must be made for a quick peace, 
it would not be well to exchange it for Acadia, Plaisance, 
and lie Royale; fisheries would benefit (ff. 141-144). 
May, [n.s.]. Observations on present status 
of French possessions in East and West Indies relative to 
peace negotiations (ff . 182-189) . [See also volume 16, 
ff. 111-121, this series.] 
July, [n.s.]. Geographic memoir on interior 
Canada; commerce; communications with La.; British claims 
on Ohio; list of forts held by French before war; descrip- 
tion of Ohio and tributaries; Forts Duquesne and Necessity; 
Indians; western boundaries of British colonies (ff. 197- 
201) . 
