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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 .
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>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.
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>A user would like to find out some more information on this person (birth,
death, home, whatever).
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>Can anyone help ?? (Historical stuff is not my strong area :-)
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>James
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