Note requesting delivery of bell belonging to the government to Capt. Barnes Depty Qaur. Mas. General, left in the care of James Morrison by Jane Richardson. Receipt of bell signed on verso by Barnes.
File contains 1 bound volume consisting of copies of correspondence written by Joseph Frobisher while he held an important role in the North West Co. from 15th April 1787 to 20th October 1788. All letters written from Montreal and sent to various business relations.
File contains 2 items which are copies of legal documents. One is an extract of the creation of the Seigneurie de La Prairie-de-la-Magdeleine. The other is an account written over many month of the transfer of lands and moneys involving James McGill.
Letter from Chas. Leond LePallieur Junior to James Morrison ("Mon chère frère"), sending his regards to his family and sharing news of his plans to make money and send it to Morrison for safekeeping.
Letter from R. Woolsey to Morrison about business matters and political news. Includes mention the arrival of a ship, the Angelique, from the West Indies with rum, sugar and coffee, and brief mentions of cider and wheat. Also includes political news about the possibility of an American attack on Detroit and news about Woolsey's wife's health.
Letter from André Bernard to James Morrison, explaining further the financial situation with his creditor Mr. Jacques Cartier, and suggesting that Morrison become his executor and oversee the repayment of his debts over 7 years.
Letter from Chs Ld LePallieur fils to James Morrison, sending his good wishes to the family and giving details of items he will need sent to him in the spring.