Document Record

Creator

France. Administration des colonies.

Title

France. Fonds des Archives nationales: Série C12. Correspondance générale; Saint-Pierre et Miquelon

Identifier

lac_mikan_100131
100131
MG 1 C 12
R11577-11-X-F
Government
French Canada
Foreign relations
Religion
Business and commerce
oocihm.lac_mikan_100131

Document source

Library and Archives Canada / Bibliothèque et Archives Canada

Language

French

Description

In the 16th century and early 17th century, the King of France left the administration of the colony of New France to trading companies or those interested in colonization (for instance, the Company of a Hundred Associates). In 1663, King Louis XIV took a role in the development and administration of the colony. Depending on the model of the French provinces, a governor and intendant was appointed as representatives of the King over the colonial territory, and they reported their activities to the King and to the Secretary of State of the Navy. The Department of the Navy retained the responsibility for the administration of the colonies until the late 19th century. After 1710, a Colonial Office was created within the department to support, more specifically, the colonial policy of France. The King of France and the Minister of the Navy would play a very active role in all decisions made about New France and this would affect its destiny.
This collection contains correspondence, memoranda and documents of all kinds exchanged between the colony of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon and the metropolis. This collection may contain large statistical tables showing the names of ships, their place of origin, their catch and their goods. It also may contain statements of expenditure and also the names of missionaries and staff as well as lists of sums owed to the king by the people, with notes on each of these people.

URL

https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_mikan_100131