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Deed of sale, October 16, 1794
Part of James McGill Collection
Deed of sale from James McGill, Esquire, and others to Nicholas Montour, Esquire, of two lots or tracts of ground in the City of Montreal, lately employed as a distillery
McGill, James, 1744-1813
Book, [A Morsel of Bread] Rabbi Elisa Habillo [Hebrew]
File contains a printing of Rabbi Elisha Hablllo's work 'A Morsel of Bread' [English translation of title], written in Hebrew. The book was published in Livorno [Leghorn], Italy in 1794 by Raphael Meldola (1754-1828), Abraham de Sola's maternal grandfather. The book is a description of the grace and blessings that should be used in conjunction with meals as well as any rules that accompany these blessings. Also included in the book was a clipping from 1850 from the JewIsh Chronicle authored by D. Meldola regarding the work of scholar Philoxeme Luzzato. This "D. Meldola" is possibly David Meldola (1797-1853), eldest son of Raphael Meldola and a co-founder of the Jewish Chronicle. An English translation of the book's title page is provided In the file.
Bill of exchange, 15 October 1794
Part of James Morrison papers
A bill of exchange for 200 pounds for James Morrison in payment for goods provided to the British Army. Signed by J. Winslow.
Letter from Henry Juncken to Barbara Hall, 11 January 1794
Part of Hall family fonds
Letter from Henry Juncken to his sister, Christina Barbara Hall.
Documents, Correspondence de Sola Family
File consists of original correspondence and documents relating or written by the Josephs, Harts and de Solas. There Is some correspondence between Evelyn Miller and David de Sola Pool, Rev. of the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of New York. Also includes typed documents authored by or about David de Sola Pool, a letter from Pierre Mendes (France January 19th 1960), and assorted correspondence compiled by Evelyn Miller including: letter from Isaac Leeser for Sarah Joseph, documents certifying Jesse Joseph's Brit Mila (circumcision) dated 1819, document certifying the same for Gershom Joseph, certification in Hebrew dated 1861, letter dated 1811 from Gershom Mendes Selxas Minister of the Congregation Shearith Israel In New York, name certification letter for Sarah Matlld David daughter of Aaron Hart David and Catherine Joseph, and a letter to Aaron Hart from David Levi dated 1794.
Mrs. Richard Hobson (Caroline Lydia Rhodes) d. 1864 and family
Note containing birth and baptism dates of Caroline Lydia Rhodes, March 21, Sept. 10, 1795
Christina Barbara Hall diary, 1795-1796
Part of Hall family fonds
This file contains a diary kept by Christina Barbara Hall between 18 October 1795 and 31 October 1796. Diary entries concern weather and daily activities, including social engagements and some purchases.
Letter from Henry Hall, 10 January 1795
Part of Hall family fonds
Letter from Henry Hall to his grandmother Sarah Barker. Contents of the letter chiefly concern family news.
Letter from Charles LePallieur, 26 October 1795
Part of James Morrison papers
Letter from Charles Leonor LePallieur to James Morrison ("Mon chere Frere"), with good news about his trading and optimism that he will be able to make good money that year thanks to his excellent clerk and good relationship with the Indigenous nations he trades with. He requests that Morrison send goods that he requested in a previous letter, possibly in partnership. Letter also contains political news of continued conflict between Americans and Indigenous nations. The letter closes with good wishes for LePallieur and Morrison's family, and a request to send a young man to assist LePallieur's clerk with reading and writing. Letter sent from LePallieur's wintering place at the fork of the Great River.
Louis-Charles, Joseph and Angélique-Marguerite Lefebvre de Bellefeuille
Papers (8) which include: an account of masses to perform and the certificate of baptism of Louis-Charles; a letter from Louis-Charles to Joseph concerning the administration of their seigneurie; and letter to Angélique-Marguerite from her brothers François-Louis, Henri-Nicolas and Louis-Charles, as well as from Louise-Josephte Chartier de Lotbinière.