Monts, Pierre du Guast, Comte de

(1560-1611). In 1603 became head of the Company formed by Cham plain to plant colonies in New France, and to which a monopoly of the fur trade had been granted by the king. Had made the voyage to Tadou ac with Pont-Gravé in 1603, and had conceived no very high opinion of the St. Lawrence as a field for colonization; it was therefore decided to direct the operations of the Company to Acadia. In 1604, with Cham plain, sailed to Acadia, explored the Bay of Fundy, and discovered Anna polis Basin and the St. John River; settlements were established at Ste. Croix Island and Port Royal; in 1606 returned to France; and the following year sent Cham plain and Pont-Gravé on an expedition to the St. Lawrence. Index : F Ten years trading patent, with position of lieutenant-general granted to, 5; conducts expedition to Acadia, 6; patent cancelled but renewed for one year, 7; sails for Quebec, 8; resigns lieutenancy, 12. Ch Commi ioned as lieutenant-general in Acadia, 17; forms Company and obtains ten years' privilege of exclusive trading, 18; is joined by Cham plain, 19; occupies Ste. Croix Island, 21; decides to abandon it, 25; transfers post to Port Royal, 31; returns to France, 32; obtains monopoly of fur trade for one year and sends Cham plain to Quebec as his lieutenant, 39; encouraged by Cham plain's report, decides to extend operations, 56; his commi ion not renewed, 56; serious lo incurred by, 64; present at Cham plain's marriage, 66; his Company di olved, 71; applies to the king (Louis XIII) for a istance, but without succe , 71; signs agreement on behalf of Company, 127; his Company abolished, 132. Bib. : Parkman, Pioneers of France . See also Cham plain.