Collection consists of papers of a British naval officer, who sailed on the Bounty. Includes notes and observations on voyages in the South Atlantic and East Indies including directions for navigating the Straits of Banquey and other oriental passages (1801), notes on the Cape of Good Hope (1796) and St. Helena (1805). Also, "Nautical Remarks and Memoranda of Occurences on Board H.M.S. Polyphemus, Donegal and Nereus between 22 Oct. 1806 and 19 Nov. 1810". With a note on reason and a chart of the Road of Basque. Items marked "Morgan" on paper watermarked 1797 and 1805.
Miscellaneous papers (12), including letters from de Salaberry and De Bonne (personal) Osgoode (political), F.Winter and J.Forsyth (respecting a to property claim), draughts of letters to de Salaberry and Ryland, receipts and a sale of land in Vaudreuil.
Fifth volume of Forbes's manuscript travel journal, beginning in February of 1797 with Forbes's departure from Rome to Florence. Includes descriptions of sites visiting while en route, including Aquapendente, Radicofani, and Sienna. Entries describe Forbes's stay in Florence and its monuments and art, including an entry on "Italian music." Journal also contains descriptions of the journey from Florence to Genoa, and along the Ligurian coast. One entry is devoted to the "French Revolution, its consequences in Italy." Finally, the journal contains entries on the voyage from Genoa back to England on 19 February 1797. Journal contains an addenda added in 1799. Manuscript is written on laid paper, bound in half leather with marbled covered boards.
Power of attorney appointing John Hall as attorney for his brother Joseph Hall, as well as their minor brother Jacob Hall in Joseph Hall's capacity as his guardian. This was done for the purpose of receiving whatever inheritance came from the estate of their brother David Hall, who died in 1796. Includes a copy of the document appointing Joseph Hall guardian of Jacob Hall, also dated 24 May 1797.
Legal document written by Benjamin Hall authorizing his mother Christina Barbara Hall to act as his guardian and manage his property while he remains a minor. Witnessed by Stephen Hopkins and John Hall, and executed by Justice R.G. Raus.
This file contains documents related to the wills and estates of members of the Hall family from between 14 December 1797 and approximately 1912. Documents include wills, accounts between estates of the deceased and their living relatives, receipts for gifts and the distribution of the estates, inventories of estates, and invoices for legal services. Documents in the file are arranged in chronological order.
