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Hall, Benjamin, 1779-1863
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Exhumation order, 27 September 1862

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.

Will of Benjamin Hall, 26 January 1861

Last will and testament of Benjamin Hall. The will includes Hall's wishes for distribution of his estate to his wife Harriet Morrison, and to other family members and friends.

Letter of discharge, 16 April 1859

Letter from Adjutant General of Montreal Militia to Benjamin Hall, advising him that by command of the Governor General of Lower Canada he will be allowed to retire from the military with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Signed by A. de Salaberry, Adjutant General Montreal Militia.

Page from letterbook, 12 February 1858 - 5 March 1858

  • CA RBD MSG 1299-2-06-006
  • Item
  • 12 February 1858 - 5 March 1858
  • Part of Hall family fonds

A page from a letterbook in Benjamin Hall's hand with copies of his business correspondence, including letters dated the 12, 16, and 23 February 1858 and 1 and 5 March 1858. Letters are addressed to William Rae, Andrew Elliot, W. Welch, C. Horatio Gates, and F.C. Gilmour. All letters were written from Hall's home, Mount Tranquil, in Montreal.

Letter from F.W.G. Austin to Benjamin Hall, 5 October 1847

Letter from F.W.G. Austin to his cousin (great-uncle) Benjamin Hall about a possible Hall legacy. Austin had met a man looking for a Nicolas Hall whose details bore some resemblance to the life of his grandfather William Hall (Benjamin's brother).

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