Voorhis Interactive: Posts of the Trade

Anse-Ste. Claire   Fr GMaps
ID: 23  Voorhis Number: 18 ;   Location: Quebec, Canada [51.43, -57.065] ;    Founded: c. 1752 , Closed: NA .

French trading post on lower St. Lawrence near Blanc Sablon post. Built about 1752. In 1750 Jonquière and Bigot granted the concession to Taché for 9 years. In 1751 it was granted to Michael Fortier for 6 years. In 1752 Brouague claimed Anse Ste. Claire as included within the limits of his concession. In 1754 it was declared to be in the limits of Baye Phelypeaux concession. In 1761 Governor Murray granted the seal fishery concession from 2 leagues west of Belsamont to 2 leagues east of Anse Ste. Claire for 3 years. In 1804 it was sold to Grant. (Map No. 24).



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