Who are the lesser officials of new France?

- Responsible for the financial and economic administration of the colony

- Supervised public works, trade, and justice

Royal attorney

- Served as the king's legal representative in the colony

- Prosecuted criminals and defended the rights of the crown

Provost marshal

- Responsible for maintaining law and order

- Commanded the local militia and executed criminals

Judge of the common pleas

- Presided over civil cases in the colony's courts

- Settled disputes between individuals and businesses

Sénéchal

- Presided over criminal cases in the colony's courts

- Pronounced sentences and carried out punishments

Comptroller of the marine

- Responsible for the financial management of the colony's navy

- Supervised the construction and repair of ships

Treasurer of the navy

- Responsible for the disbursement of funds for the colony's navy

- Kept records of all financial transactions

Storekeeper of the navy

- Responsible for the inventory and distribution of supplies for the colony's navy

- Managed the colony's warehouses and storehouses