File includes manuscript/memorandum written by Roderick Mackenzie. The document gives a brief background on the first use of surnames in France and the UK, and describes the tomb of an early McKenzie (Murdoch Rearack McKenzie) in Beauly, Scotland. Also describes other cemeteries in Scotland and their famous residents.

Consists of letter from Catherine Mackenzie to her son Roderick detailing business transactions and personal family information.