File consists of 13 autograph letters from John to Robert Abraham, on subjects including the 'almost childishly curious' nature of a 'Mr Thompson', family news, business matters, and a 23-day walk from Liverpool to London.
File consists of 14 letters written by James Ross of Carlisle, with receipients including Robert Abraham, mostly discussing contemporary politics and the newspaper industry.
Letter from Chas. Leond LePallieur Junior to James Morrison ("Mon chère frère"), sending his regards to his family and sharing news of his plans to make money and send it to Morrison for safekeeping.
Letter from Charles Leonor LePallieur to James Morrison with news of his business dealings and a proposal to enter into a partnership in which Morrison would outfit LePallieur in exchange for furs or money made from trading furs. Also mentions upsetting news about LePallieur's mother and father (Morrison's mother- and father-in-law).
Letter from Charles Leonor LePallieur to James Morrison with general news of his outfit, responses to news of his parents' recovery, and a description of a duel between Mr. Augleby [Ogilvy] and Lieutenant Roche.
Letter from Jno. Painter to James Morrison, with information about a shipment of goods from Bristol including rum, sugar, coffee, chocolate and other food items (arrived via the ship King David). Includes an offer to charter the vessel for a voyage to Europe as Painter currently does not have enough goods for a return voyage, and a request that Morrison advertise this in his coffee house. Also includes political news of various European monarchs and members of the aristocracy, including the death of the Holy Roman Emperor.