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In your letter indicate that you will pay for research time, copies, and services. | In your letter indicate that you will pay for research time, copies, and services. | ||
When writing to a state archive or a local civil registration office, '''do not send money'''in your first letter. Request that they advise you of their fees and the best way to send money. Usually they will ask that you deposit money in an account and provide the account number. You can arrange for that deposit through [https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/send-money/app/start '''Western Union'''] or [https://secure.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8rnfBRB3EiwAhrhBGoKue987mIxquMVZxw1pI7O_27Gznad2GJaB4C48LjkNkQFp5vlgEhoCZNEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds '''MoneyGram'''.] | *When writing to a state archive or a local civil registration office, '''do not send money'''in your first letter. Request that they advise you of their fees and the best way to send money. Usually they will ask that you deposit money in an account and provide the account number. You can arrange for that deposit through [https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/send-money/app/start '''Western Union'''] or [https://secure.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8rnfBRB3EiwAhrhBGoKue987mIxquMVZxw1pI7O_27Gznad2GJaB4C48LjkNkQFp5vlgEhoCZNEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds '''MoneyGram'''.] | ||
*Another recommended method: Simply telephone Ruesch International Financial Services at 800-424-2923. Ask for an international bank draft for the equivalent of $10 (or another amount) in either Canadian dollars or Belgian, Luxembourg, Swiss, or French francs. There is a $2 service charge. Have the check made payable to the organization you are contacting (the paroisse [parish] in Quebec). Ruesch will give you a transaction number to write on your payment check. Send the payment to: | |||
When writing to the local parish, send a donation of $10.00 to $15.00 and express a desire to make further donations as their services are needed. | Ruesch International Financial Services <br>International Division, 10th floor <br>1350 Eye Street N.W. <br>Washington, DC 20005 | ||
*When writing to the local parish, send a donation of $10.00 to $15.00 and express a desire to make further donations as their services are needed. | |||
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