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 kept copy of a letter an unknown recipient, unsigned, in R. Mackenzie's hand. Gives news of recent disturbances at Terrebonne in the month of November, and discusses the Rebellion in general.