Consists of autograph letter from Charles Burney to Lady Banks, dated 26 March 1808 and written from Chelsea College. The letter is written in brown ink and has remains of wax seal. The letter contains in particular lengthy discussion of the Italian Ariettes of Vincenzo Righini, printed in English in 1791 and muses upon how they managed to arrive in England, their merits, and the poetry of Dryden, Gray, and Pope. Also mentions the music of an "Italianized German of the name of Pfeiffer."
Autograph manuscript in French containing drafts of approximately 40 letters written upon themes or as writing exercises. Each letter contains corrections by means of footnotes in the lower margin, likely in the hand of Burney's husband, Alexandre d'Arblay. Forty-eight leaves are filled with letter drafts. The rest of the volume is blank until the final two leaves at the end, which are written upside down. These final leaves contain various recipes in French, including "Pour guérir la manie" and "Remède contre l'esquinancie." Volume also includes an additional portion of a theme in Burney's hand on a small sheet tipped in on the front flyleaf. Written in an 18th-century notebook bound in full red morocco, gilt-stamped floral border and spine, with five raised spine bands and spine label: "Almanac de 1736." Notebook has floral gilt and painted endpapers and gold edges.
Account of land in Chateauguay owned by Jacob, John and Joseph Hall, managed by Jacob Hall, dated on the first page 22 September 1809. Account concerns expenses incurred related to livestock and the maintenance of the land for the period of March 1809 through January 1811.
Contract between Bellenie Carpentier of St. Cuthbert and outfitter Arcibald Norman McLeod, partner, for McTavish, McGillivrays & Co. The voyageur receives an advance of 8 piastres and another 6 upon departing. Contract duration is until return trip. Payment is for 250 livres, and additional 150 if he travels to Rainy Lake. Position given as "milieu.". Destination of Fort William.
Contract between Jean-Baptiste Longtain of Beauharnois and outfitter Thomas Fingland of Montreal to work as a labourer. Voyageur has received 10 'piastres' on account; may be obliged to work on Sundays. Contract duration is until spring. Payment is for 60 livres per month. Position is not stated. Destination of Petite Nation.
Contract between Augustin Magie of Beauharnois and outfitter Thomas Fingland of Montreal to work as a labourer. Voyageur has received 6 'piastres' on account; may be obliged to work on Sundays. Contract duration is until spring. Payment is for 36 livres per onth. Position is not stated. Destination of Petite Nation.
