Mélisson, Céline <br/><br/>
French administrative officers in America and at sea (1669-1765) 

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<br/><br/> Between 1669 and 1765, the kings of France appointed administrative officers to service in the Americas. Theirs were high-risk missions, not least with the long Atlantic crossing and its own particular hazards. That aside, these appointments could bring their holders a number of advantages, including wealth and recognition by the king.