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Power of attorney and guardianship of Jacob Hall, 24 May 1797

Power of attorney appointing John Hall as attorney for his brother Joseph Hall, as well as their minor brother Jacob Hall in Joseph Hall's capacity as his guardian. This was done for the purpose of receiving whatever inheritance came from the estate of their brother David Hall, who died in 1796. Includes a copy of the document appointing Joseph Hall guardian of Jacob Hall, also dated 24 May 1797.

Recipe for dough

A recipe for "butter dough" pastry dough in an unknown hand.

Military commission, 21 December 1826

Military commission for Ensign Benjamin Hall of the 4th Battalion Montreal Militia, with decorative border. Signed by Justice A.W. Cochran and Lord Dalhousie.

An advertisement, approx. 1810

Humorous manuscript advertisement sent to Benjamin Hall, railing about the misuse of the writer's boats for nefarious activities.

Pastoral attestation, 16 May 1753

Pastoral attestation prepared for Johann Ernst Juncken and his family by their archdeacon in Durlach, confirming both their faith and good character. The testament specifies that Juncken's family is planning to move to the West Indies. It describes Juncken as a needle maker, and details that his household consists of his wife and three children, a grown son and two grown daughters.

John Hall Masonic certificate, 1797

Masonic certificate for John Hall from the Franklin Lodge no. 6, Hanover, New Hampshire, certifying that he holds the degree of Master and Senior Deacon. With a masonic seal and ribbon, and significant decorative illustrations.

Letter from John and Alice Gindall

Letter from John and Alice Gindall to Alice's brother Joseph Gibson, refusing Gibson's request for their daughter Sarah to go to live with him in New England on account of her age.

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