Portion of a ship's rudder, 1758. Made of oak with iron fittings. Found during an excavation in Jan.1954. Believed to be from one of the vessels of the French fleet burned by Lt. Col. Bradstreet in July 1758.
Regulations forbidding private trade on Lakes Ontario & Erie, threatening forfeiture of canoes, trade goods & furs, & fines of 1500 livres against traders & merchants (Issued by M.Begon).