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Rare Books and Special Collections Hall, John, 1771-1822
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Will of John Hall, 28 January 1818

Last will and testament of John Hall. Witnessed by Isaac Jones, merchant, and William Reeves, gentleman, both of Montreal, and notarized by N.B Doucet. The will includes Hall's wishes for burial and leaves all of his property to his wife Charlotte Morrison.

Tutorage of Charlotte and Harriet Ann Hall, 5 March 1819

Copy of a document appointing John and Benjamin Hall tutors of John Hall's minor children Charlotte & Harriet Ann. Following the death of Charlotte Morrison, her husband John Hall is appointed tutor of their children and their uncle Benjamin Hall is appointed their subtutor. Signed by a number of witnesses, Justice George Pike, and notary public Reid, Lesvesque & Monk.

Receipt for gifts, 29 January 1818

Receipt for items willed to John Hall's daughters, Charlotte and Harriet Ann Hall, and his wife, Charlotte Morrison, from the estate of Christina Barbara Hall.

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.

Lease of farm, 20 April 1805

Lease of farm by Jacob, Joseph and John Hall to Niram Norton for three years, notarized by Jonathan Abraham Gray and Thomas Barron. The farm was located on lot 8 in Hinchinbrook. Also includes a renewal of the lease up until 10 March 1810, dated 22 July 1808.

John Hall Masonic certificate, 1803

Masonic certificate for John Hall from the Union Lodge no. 8, Montreal, confirming his title of Superexcellent Royal Arch Mason. With some decorative illustrations.

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.

Inventory of the estate of John Hall, 31 August 1822

Inventory of the estate of John Hall, evaluated by Isaac Jones and John Smith, in the presence of Benjamin Hall and Archibald Ferguson, tutor and sub-tutor of the minor children of John Hall. Notarized by N.B. Doucet. In addition to listing material assets, the inventory also lists a number of relevant legal documents.

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