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Rare Books and Special Collections Hall, John, 1771-1822
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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.

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.

Copy of 1807 marriage contract, 24 January 1818

Copy of a marriage contract between Charlotte Morrison and John Hall originally signed on 14 February 1807. The contract includes details of their chosen matrimonial regime (no community of property) and the sum of money to be inherited by the surviving spouse should one of them die first. Signed by John Hall, Charlotte Morrison, Jacob Hall, and James Morrison. Originally notarized by Jonathan Abraham Gray and Thomas Barron, with the certified copy made by Reid, Levesque & Monk on 24 January 1818.

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.

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.

Deed, 13 March 1799

Deed for three shares (a 200th part) of the White River Falls Bridge erected over the Connecticut River in Hanover, sold by Rufus Graves to John Hall of Montreal for 191 dollars. Payment received 14 March 1799.

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.

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