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.
File includes a kept copy of a letter to George Simpson. Also an extract from a letter to J. Moffatt from R. Mackenzie dated Dec. 18, 1829 included in plastic sleeve.
File includes a kept copy of a letter to John Mckenzie. The letter contains numerous politcal observations. It discusses John's patents and a matter to do with the Attorney General, Quebec society, and the regretted departure of Lord Dalhousie.