Consists of a letter to unnamed recipient, probably Roderick Mackenzie. Discusses a number of recently arrived immigrants to Canada from Scotland, along with their occupations.
Military commission for Lieutenant Benjamin Hall of the 4th Battalion Montreal Militia, with decorative border. Signed by Justice L. Montejambert and Lord Dalhousie.
File includes a kept copy of a letter to John Mckenzie. The letter contains numerous politcal observations. It discusses John's patents and a matter to do with the Attorney General, Quebec society, and the regretted departure of Lord Dalhousie.
File includes four kept copies of letters to an unknown family member, Major Plenderleath, Mrs. Plenderleath (Simon McTavish's widow), and to their agent. Mr. Bulley. The letters concern the sale of the Terrebonne seigneury, which occurred on December 17, 1832.
Letter from F.W.G. Austin to his cousin (great-uncle) Benjamin Hall about a possible Hall legacy. Austin had met a man looking for a Nicolas Hall whose details bore some resemblance to the life of his grandfather William Hall (Benjamin's brother).
Certificate of grant of land to Charlotte Hall and Harriet Ann Hall, for lots 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, and 21 in the 6th concession in Godmanchester (675 acres total). Signed by Thomas Aimol, Registrar of the Province.