Letter from Charles J. Morrison to his father, James Morrison, with news that he has arrived in New York City and some discussion of his travel and his lack of cash.

Letter from Charles J. Morrison to his father, James Morrison, with travel news. Written from Skeensborough, N.Y. (now Whitehall).

Letter from Charles J. Morrison to his father, James Morrison, with news that he has arrived in Jamaica. The letter concerns the weather during travel to Jamaica, cost of living on the island, and Charles's work prospects - he is unsure whether he will work as a planter or a clerk, but is optimistic that he can do well there. Written from "Caymas Jamaica."

Document attesting that John Teeple and James Morrisson [sic] purchased a plot of land measuring 40 arpents from Jean Poirier on 11 November 1799, with signeurial rights. Signed by Roux, possibly a surveyor.

Invoice with signed receipt of payment for surveying of a piece of land by Etienne Guy, surveyor, for James Morrison on 20 October 1798.

Letter from James Morrison to Monsr Barbeau of Lacheene [Lachine] about wheat that he would like to purchase.

Contract containing the conditions of sale for a plot of land in Coteau St. Louis by Etienne Brazeau, master mason, to Charles J. Morrison, Ann [Susanne] Morrison, and James Morrison on behalf of his minor daughters Charlotte and Harriet Morrison. Brazeau was unable to sign, so affixed his mark instead. Witnessed by Ignace Cliche.

Letter from Charles Leonor LePallieur to James Morrison ("Mon chere Frere"), with good news about his trading and optimism that he will be able to make good money that year thanks to his excellent clerk and good relationship with the Indigenous nations he trades with. He requests that Morrison send goods that he requested in a previous letter, possibly in partnership. Letter also contains political news of continued conflict between Americans and Indigenous nations. The letter closes with good wishes for LePallieur and Morrison's family, and a request to send a young man to assist LePallieur's clerk with reading and writing. Letter sent from LePallieur's wintering place at the fork of the Great River.