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Voyageur contract for Lambert Leduc

Voyageur contract for Lambert Leduc, an armourer. Contract is signed by Royal Notary at Michilimackinac where Leduc was hired by Hubert Couterot to winter and then spend the summer with the "Sac" people (Sauk, or oθaakiiwaki) in his capacity as an armourer. Trade to be done on a split basis with Couterot.

Statement regarding the Montreal jail

Consists of a statement from the Keerper of the Common Gaol of Montreal presented to the Grand Jury of the Court of Oyer & Terminer for the District of Montreal, 1821. The statement declares that the prison under itscurrent configuration is inadequate for the increasing number of prisoners that have been lodged therein rendering it almost impossible to separate different classes of prisoners. The Keeper, Peter Holt, requests that the lower part of the prison ought to be restored to its original use and reunited to the Common Gaol to create more space for prisoners.

Six letters from Roderick Mackenzie

File consists of 6 letters written by Roderick Mackenzie, including four addressed to M.P. Jacob Oldham at Quebec and two addressed to John Mackenzie at Terrebonne.

Six letters and poem

File consists of six letters written by Charles McKenzie and a poem entitled, "The Story of Dearmed MacJurl, a renowned Chief among the Fingallions. His Amour with Graina NicUvich and their Tragical Death" also by Charles Mackenzie.

McKenzie, Charles, approximately 1778-1855

Sir Alexander Mackenzie

File relates to Sir Alexander Mackenzie and includes a letter from Sir Alexander Mackenzie to his first cousin Roderick Mackenzie as well as numerous biographical and scholarly material and memorabilia related to Sir Alexander and his legacy.

Mackenzie, Alexander, 1764-1820

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