French Colonial History

Advice on the Establishments in America (Renseignemens sur les Etablissements en Amerique)

c. 1780s

"There is a large number of woods in America, and one is surprised to find…

Auguste Chouteau to Thomas Jefferson, November 20, 1804

November 20, 1804

Sir, Captain Lewis, during the stay he had here before departing for Missouri, charged me…

Auguste Chouteau: Dinner Invitation to General William Clark

Auguste Chouteau requests General W. Clark to do him the honor of dining at his…

How the Americans Lived (Maniere de vivre des Americains)

c. 1780s

"The behavior of the Americans in society, and their way of life, have so little…

Le Prisonnier de Ste. Helene and L’hirondelle (Pashia Family Papers)

early 19th century

The Prisoner of St. Helena (Pashia Family Papers variant) Why run from me flying swallow…

Pierre Chouteau to Thomas Jefferson, December 1, 1805

December 1, 1805

Sir, The [Osage, Wazhazhe] chiefs who arrives last in St. Louis gave me indirect news…

Pierre Chouteau to Thomas Jefferson, July 20, 1805

July 20, 1805

Sir, Captain Lewis has sent by his barge returning from high on the Missouri, some…

Pierre Chouteau to Thomas Jefferson, November 19, 1804

November 19, 1804

Sir, Captain Lewis on his visit engaged the chief of the [Iowa, Baxoje] tribe to…

Ste. Genevieve Property Records (Pashia Family Papers)

1792-1800

[Page 1] In front of us the Don Francois Valle Lieutenant of the militia, interim…