Letter from Charles Leonor LePallieur to James Morrison, arranging his affairs before he leaves for the United States. He explains to Morrison that he has leased his portion of meadow and orchard to Mr. Foucher for 30 pounds a year, and he has requested the Mr. Fourcher also pay the Sulpicians in hay for LePallieur's outstanding debt for boarding with them. He also asks that Morrison conclude an ongoing lawsuit against Campion, and to deal with any other business that arises on his behalf, having given Morrison his power of attorney.
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.
Contract containing the conditions of sale for a plot of land in Coteau St. Louis by Etienne Brazeau, master mason, to Charles J. Morrison, Ann [Susanne] Morrison, and James Morrison on behalf of his minor daughters Charlotte and Harriet Morrison. Brazeau was unable to sign, so affixed his mark instead. Witnessed by Ignace Cliche.
Document attesting that John Teeple and James Morrisson [sic] purchased a plot of land measuring 40 arpents from Jean Poirier on 11 November 1799, with signeurial rights. Signed by Roux, possibly a surveyor.
Masonic certificate for John Hall from the Union Lodge no. 8, Montreal, confirming his title of Superexcellent Royal Arch Mason. With some decorative illustrations.
Lease of farm by Jacob, Joseph and John Hall to Niram Norton for three years, notarized by Jonathan Abraham Gray and Thomas Barron. The farm was located on lot 8 in Hinchinbrook. Also includes a renewal of the lease up until 10 March 1810, dated 22 July 1808.
Account of land in Chateauguay owned by Jacob, John and Joseph Hall, managed by Jacob Hall, dated on the first page 22 September 1809. Account concerns expenses incurred related to livestock and the maintenance of the land for the period of March 1809 through January 1811.
A page from a letterbook in Benjamin Hall's hand with copies of his correspondence, including an undated letter and one dated 11 May 1813. One letter is addressed to Richard Townsend & Sons and was written from Montreal.
