Contract between Antoine Jean Petit of "Petite Cote" near Montreal and the outfitters Thomas Mears and Joseph Shuter. The contract outlines conditions of employment as a day labourer in Hawkesbury, Upper Canada, for the duration of 6 months (13 November to 1 May) and payment of 51 livres per month. The contract notes that he also received 4 piastres on account.