Holograph letter from Charles Burney Jr. addressed to W.F. Rose Esq. Navy Pay Office, London. Postmarked on final leaf with ink stamp: NO 30 1813. At end of letter: Rectory House, Deptford No. 30th 1813. Written in a sloping hand in brown ink and with a small repair to upper outer corner of final leaf of letter. The letter discusses some Greek newspapers sent along in a packet to Rose, Burney's latest struggles with gout, as well as potential future visitors to the Rectory. Letter is accompanied by a printed pamphlet.
Holograph letter from Charles Burney Jr. addressed to Henry F. Greville Esq., 5 Wigmore Street. Postmarked on final leaf. In the letter, Burney describes his ailing health in response to a previous letter from Greville. On the third unnumbered page is a set of three requested definitions: one for Burletta, one for Intermezzo, and one for Opera Buffa.
Letter from Chs Ld LePallieur to James Morrison, with general news and requesting political and commercial news that might affect business in the spring. Includes mention that ships with supplies were delayed and that stores of flour and bread were low, with a postscript updating that the ships had arrived.
Statement of account of James Morrison with Gregory & Woolsey for transactions between 3 September 1778 and 10 November 1779. Signed by Gregory & Woolsey 16 December 1779. Includes transactions with Cugnot, Richard McNeale, Thomas Fraser, Miotte, George Ross, Colonel Caldwell, Drummond & Jordan, Melvin & Willis, and others.
Letter from R. Woolsey to Morrison about business matters and political news. Includes mention the arrival of a ship, the Angelique, from the West Indies with rum, sugar and coffee, and brief mentions of cider and wheat. Also includes political news about the possibility of an American attack on Detroit and news about Woolsey's wife's health.
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."
Letter from Jas Gray to James Morrison about politics and a shipment of beef. The political contents of the letter discuss Simco's appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada and resentment about his appointment.
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.
Contract between Jacques Ratel of L'Assomption and the outfitter Parker, Gerrard, Ogilvy & Co. Contract outlines Ratel's employment as a steersman of boats with the destination of the Bay of Quinty for the payment of 90 livres per month.
