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Attestation of ownership, 14 January 1800

CA RBD MSG 1310-3-01-006
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14 January 1800

Document attesting that John Teeple and James Morrisson [sic] purchased a plot of land measuring 40 arpents from Jean Poirier on 11 November 1799, with signeurial rights. Signed by Roux, possibly a surveyor.

Bill of sale of enslaved man, 2 March 1772

CA RBD MSG 1310-3-02-004
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2 March 1772

Part of James Morrison papers

Bill of sale for a 25-year-old enslaved Black man named Cesar. He was sold to James Morrison by traffickers Jacob Thomas and John Fulton of Duchess County, New York. Witnessed by Asher Granger and H.C. McCord.

Fulton, John

Contract for construction of cider press, 24 November 1795

CA RBD MSG 1310-3-02-014
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24 November 1795

Part of James Morrison papers

Document containing an agreement between Michael Neveu, master carpenter, and James Morrison for the construction of a wooden cider press on Morrison's land on the mountain. Includes acknowledgement that Neveu has received 5 piastres of his promised payment of 190 pounds.

Contract for the sale of land, 10 July 1797

CA RBD MSG 1310-3-01-004
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10 July 1797

Part of James Morrison papers

Contract containing the conditions of sale for a plot of land in Coteau St. Louis by Etienne Brazeau, master mason, to Charles J. Morrison, Ann [Susanne] Morrison, and James Morrison on behalf of his minor daughters Charlotte and Harriet Morrison. Brazeau was unable to sign, so affixed his mark instead. Witnessed by Ignace Cliche.

Deed of ownership for Urban Texier, 18 September 1651

CA RBD MSG 1310-3-01-001
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18 September 1651

Part of James Morrison papers

Deed of ownership for a plot of land in Ville Marie given to Urban Texier, dit Lavigne. Signed by Paul de La Chomeday, Governor of the Island of Montreal.

Exhumation order, 27 September 1862

CA RBD MSG 1310-3-04-011
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27 September 1862

Part of James Morrison papers

Copy of a request from Mr. Hall, likely Benjamin Hall, to Mr. Bardley to exhume the following people from lot no. 4 and lot no. 166: Susannah Hall, Christina Barbara Hall, James Morrison, Charlotte Morrison, John Hall, and E.H. Vennor (a child). Includes their burial dates and information about a stranger, Robert Anderson, who was buried in one of the family plots.

Invoice for wages of boat crews, 16 December 1786

CA RBD MSG 1310-3-02-010
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16 December 1786

Part of James Morrison papers

Invoice for the wages of crew-members of two boats charged to James Morrison for a voyage made to Carleton Island. Signed by Pierre Meziere, lawyer. A previous inventory identifies the crew members as voyageurs and the boats as canoes, with four people per boat - a steersman, a lead, and two middle crew members.

Invoice from Peter Lundey for shoe-making, 9 February 1786

CA RBD MSG 1310-3-02-008
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9 February 1786

Part of James Morrison papers

Invoice from Peter Lundey to James Morrison for the purchase and repair of shoes for members of his household. Includes two entries for shoes for an unnamed enslaved Black woman, referred to in the document as "the Neger Wance."

Invoice from Robert Allen for tailoring, 18 January 1789

CA RBD MSG 1310-3-02-011
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18 January 1789

Part of James Morrison papers

Invoice from Robert Allen to McFarlane & Gibb for tailoring expenses, including mending and the purchase of new clothing.

Letter from Benjamin Hall, 30 April 1835

CA RBD MSG 1310-3-04-009
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30 April 1835

Part of James Morrison papers

A letter from Benjamin Hall to J.M. Lepallieur about the estate of his late mother, likely the widow of Mîchel Maurice LePallieur.

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