File contains an account of the visit of Joseph Hadfield to the Niagara Falls and surrounding area. A description of the Falls is given. Hadfield outlines his activities and travels in the summer of 1785. Some physical description of the Great Lakes area is given.

Invoice from Peter Lundey to James Morrison for the purchase and repair of shoes for members of his household. Includes two entries for shoes for an unnamed enslaved Black woman, referred to in the document as "the Neger Wance."

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.

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.

File contains 1 bound volume consisting of copies of correspondence written by Joseph Frobisher while he held an important role in the North West Co. from 15th April 1787 to 20th October 1788. All letters written from Montreal and sent to various business relations.

File contains 2 items which are copies of legal documents. One is an extract of the creation of the Seigneurie de La Prairie-de-la-Magdeleine. The other is an account written over many month of the transfer of lands and moneys involving James McGill.

Invoice from Robert Allen to McFarlane & Gibb for tailoring expenses, including mending and the purchase of new clothing.

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 Bernard to James Morrison, requesting that Morrison intervene on his behalf with Mr. Cartier in a financial matter.