From bookseller’s description: ledger contains business accounts and transactions relating to the partners of the North West company, their ships, and includes payments made to carpenters, bakers, and other small tradesmen who did work for the major shareholders of the company.
File includes five documents effected after the death of Roderick Mackenzie, including: a draft of Mackenzie's obituary; an invoice for the purchase of mourning goods; an affidavit testifying to the authenticity of Mackenzie's "testament olographe (holographic testament)" and requesting, on behalf of his widow, that the testament be executed; four documents detailing the division of Mackenzie's estate; and one-year lease for 12 Beaver Hall Terrace made out to Mackenzie's widow.
File consists of an autograph letter from Abraham to his brother, John Abraham of Liverpool, including a discussion of sherry and rice pudding, and describing his 'precarious' situation.
File consists of an autograph letter addressed to Messrs Armour & Ramsay, Montreal, concerning sale of the Montreal Gazette newspaper and associated finances.
File consists of handwritten manuscript document summarizing research undertaken in relation to sale and purchase of the Montreal Gazette newspaper, including details on meetings with various professionals associated with the newspaper industry, including a journalist for the New York Morning Herald and owner of the New York Albion (John S. Bartlett).
File consists of an autograph letter from Abraham to 'Henderson', describing an 8-day journey across the northern United States and Canada, made in order to undertake research into purchasing of the Montreal Gazette newspaper.