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Attestation of ownership, 14 January 1800

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.

Contract for the sale of land, 10 July 1797

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.

Contract for construction of cider press, 24 November 1795

Document containing an agreement between Michael Neveu, master carpenter, and James Morrison for the construction of a wooden cider press on Morrison's land on the mountain. Includes acknowledgement that Neveu has received 5 piastres of his promised payment of 190 pounds.

Letter from Charles LePallieur, 20 February 1795

Letter from Charles Leonor LePallieur to James Morrison, arranging his affairs before he leaves for the United States. He explains to Morrison that he has leased his portion of meadow and orchard to Mr. Foucher for 30 pounds a year, and he has requested the Mr. Fourcher also pay the Sulpicians in hay for LePallieur's outstanding debt for boarding with them. He also asks that Morrison conclude an ongoing lawsuit against Campion, and to deal with any other business that arises on his behalf, having given Morrison his power of attorney.

Invoice for wages of boat crews, 16 December 1786

Invoice for the wages of crew-members of two boats charged to James Morrison for a voyage made to Carleton Island. Signed by Pierre Meziere, lawyer. A previous inventory identifies the crew members as voyageurs and the boats as canoes, with four people per boat - a steersman, a lead, and two middle crew members.

Receipt for delivery of bell, 13 February 1786

Note requesting delivery of bell belonging to the government to Capt. Barnes Depty Qaur. Mas. General, left in the care of James Morrison by Jane Richardson. Receipt of bell signed on verso by Barnes.

Rental agreement for orchard and meadow, 1 May 1780

Document laying out conditions under which Mr Walker will rent Mr Morrison's orchard and meadow for a year. The land was to be rent for 40 pounds per year and Morrison was to be compensated for work already conducted on the property with a portion of the land's produce.