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Presents an account from 1761 regarding the role of the Indians in the rivalry among France, Spain and England. Account of Indian nations inhabiting the area between Virginia and the Mississippi river basin; Advantage of continued trade with the Indians.

Presents the text of a memoir written to the Marquis de Seignelay in January 1687, regarding the dangers threatening Canada, along with recommendations on how to remedy them. Threat posed by the English to French control of Canada; Recommendations for war against the Iroquois Indians.

Presents the text of documents relevant to the reactions of France to the German invasion of Poland in 1939. Address by Edouard Daldier, Premier; Telephone conversation between the French and German ambassadors; Other statements.

Presents a letter written by Thomas Jefferson on April 18, 1802, to the United States Minister to France on the importance of New Orleans, Louisiana. Reservations upon the sale of Louisiana to France by Spain; Importance of New Orleans to American trade; Response of the United States to French possession.

Focuses on the US Congress' joint resolution of April 4, 1864 on the substitution of monarchial for republican government in Mexico under European auspices. The resolution referring to the French intervention in Mexican affairs.

Presents a memoir written in October, 1750, warning of England's invasion of Florida and Louisiana. England's designs to control the wealth of Europe; Response of France and Spain to England's plans.