Correspondence dating from Maurepas' ministry consists primarily of reports and memoranda related to foreign trade and Franco-British hostilities. There are also journal extracts, recommendations, and requests for raises, promotions and appointments. There are letters from Maurepas to d'Antin, to d'Enville, and one to Champigny on fortifications at St. Lucie and the capture of the Barbadoes. These letters have accompanying documents filed in Boxes 8 - 15. Box Two Folder Listing Box Three Correspondence from May 1741-1744.
Several letters deal with family and court matters.
There are a number of letters from the duc d'Enville and comte de Luzerne, as well as letters accompanying documents and requests for promotions, raises, recommendations, etc. These letters have accompanying documents filed in Boxes 8 - 15. Box Three Folder Listing Box Four Correspondence from 1745-October 24, 1745. During this period, France was officially at war with England, a second attempt at invading Britain was being planned, and the Navy was seriously underfunded. Louisbourg fell to the English.