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>To: carta
>From: [log in to unmask] (James Boxall)
>Subject: de la Rigaudiere ??  Historic Map of Louisbourg
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>Here's one I couldn't find an answer for  - not for lack of trying every
source I have here .
>
>There are several maps of Louisbourg from the mid-18th century.  The
producer/cartographic "house" is Le Rouge.  One of the authors has been
listed as Chev.-de la Rigaudiere.
>
>A user would like to find out some more information on this person (birth,
death, home, whatever).
>
>Can anyone help ??  (Historical stuff is not my strong area :-)
>
>James
>
 
 
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