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Bill of exchange, 15 October 1794

CA RBD MSG 1310-3-02-013
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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.

Bill of sale of enslaved man, 2 March 1772

CA RBD MSG 1310-3-02-004
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2 March 1772

Part of James Morrison papers

Bill of sale for a 25-year-old enslaved Black man named Cesar. He was sold to James Morrison by traffickers Jacob Thomas and John Fulton of Duchess County, New York. Witnessed by Asher Granger and H.C. McCord.

Fulton, John

Brahminy, or black-headed, or pagoda myna or starling (Sturnia pagodarum)

CA RBD Gwillim-1-084
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[between 1801 and 1807?]

Part of Gwillim Collection

Painting in mat frame of a bird with black head, light orange chest and belly, light grey back and wings, wings and tail tipped with black. Perched on branch over water and rocks, some close foliage around the bird. Inscription at bottom centre reads, "Black-headed or Brahminy myna (Temenchus pagodarum)."

Gwillim, Elizabeth, 1763-1807

Brown Indian Dove?

CA RBD MSG BW002-580
Item
undated

Part of Taylor White Collection

Drawing of a White Winged Dove from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790

Burial certificate of James Dawes

CA RBD MSG 1235-37
Item
14 January 1879

Part of Dawes-Leishman Family Fonds

Extract of Burial of M. James Dawes

Certificate of payment

CA RBD MSG 1235-104
Item
6 March 1915

Part of Dawes-Leishman Family Fonds

Certificate of payment regarding the balance of the Estate of Angelina Leishman

Cheque and notes

CA RBD MSG 1235-70
Item
9 July 1901

Part of Dawes-Leishman Family Fonds

Cheque made out to P. Bonneville with miscellaneous handwritten notes.

Contract for construction of cider press, 24 November 1795

CA RBD MSG 1310-3-02-014
Item
24 November 1795

Part of James Morrison papers

Document containing an agreement between Michael Neveu, master carpenter, and James Morrison for the construction of a wooden cider press on Morrison's land on the mountain. Includes acknowledgement that Neveu has received 5 piastres of his promised payment of 190 pounds.

Contract for Jacques Ratel of L'Assomption.

CA RBD MSG 1108-01
Item
18 May 1807

Part of Coppenrath Collection of Voyageur Contracts

Contract between Jacques Ratel of L'Assomption and the outfitter Parker, Gerrard, Ogilvy & Co. Contract outlines Ratel's employment as a steersman of boats with the destination of the Bay of Quinty for the payment of 90 livres per month.