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Masson Collection With digital objects
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Letter to Roderick Mackenzie from his son

Includes one letter (in French) to the Hon. Roderick Mackenzie from his son, Roderick-Charles. Letter discusses Mr. Gibbs' loss (a fire burned down his premises), arson in New York and the southern cities in the Union, and provides interesting commentary on social life in Montreal.

Mackenzie, Roderick Charles

Memorandum by Roderick Mackenzie

File includes manuscript/memorandum written by Roderick Mackenzie. The document gives a brief background on the first use of surnames in France and the UK, and describes the tomb of an early McKenzie (Murdoch Rearack McKenzie) in Beauly, Scotland. Also describes other cemeteries in Scotland and their famous residents.

Mackenzie, Roderick, approximately 1761-1844

Documents related to death of Roderick Mackenzie

File includes five documents effected after the death of Roderick Mackenzie, including: a draft of Mackenzie's obituary; an invoice for the purchase of mourning goods; an affidavit testifying to the authenticity of Mackenzie's "testament olographe (holographic testament)" and requesting, on behalf of his widow, that the testament be executed; four documents detailing the division of Mackenzie's estate; and one-year lease for 12 Beaver Hall Terrace made out to Mackenzie's widow.

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

Legal and estate documents

File consists of legal documents regarding several estate claims, including a petition to the Court of King's Bench on behalf of Samuel Gerrard and Francis Des Rivières vs. John Waterhouse.

Plenderleath family correspondence

  • CA RBD MSG 472-2-51
  • File
  • 28 September 1832-17 January 1833
  • Part of Masson Collection

File includes four kept copies of letters to an unknown family member, Major Plenderleath, Mrs. Plenderleath (Simon McTavish's widow), and to their agent. Mr. Bulley. The letters concern the sale of the Terrebonne seigneury, which occurred on December 17, 1832.

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