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Land ownership and management documents, 1719 - 1832

  • CA RBD MSG 1299-3-03
  • File
  • 21 January 1719 - 20 February 1832
  • Part of Hall family fonds

This file contains documents related to management, purchase, and sale of land by members of the Hall family between 21 January 1719 and 20 February 1832. The documents chiefly concern land owned by Jacob, John, and Benjamin Hall in Montreal and nearby Hinchinbrooke. These are chiefly legal documents including deeds of sale, certificates of ownership and discharges of mortgage, correspondence, and an inventory of farming equipment from one of their properties. The file also contains rental and maintenance agreements, and documents related to the sale of land and shares of a bridge in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Documents in the file are arranged in chronological order.

Masonic certificates, 1797-1803

This file contains certificates attesting to the positions held by Benjamin and John Hall in masonic lodges in Hanover and Montreal.

Correspondence, 1790-1795

This file contains business and personal correspondence between James Morrison and other merchants and family members in Quebec and Ontario, for the period of 1790-1793. Letters primarily concern the trading and price of goods, including sugar, rum, and wheat. They also information related to the construction of a house, as well as political and legal news, and news from Morrison's brother-in-law, Charles LePallieur, who was trying to establish himself as a fur trader. The file also includes a letter that describes a formerly enslaved woman who arrived in Quebec and was working for herself. Letters are arranged in chronological order.

Letters from Palmer Cox to Mrs Howish

Item consists of 3 pages, including a letter from Palmer Cox to Mrs. Howish, dated, and 2 carbon copies of correspondence concerning the sales of Brownie Books

Financial statement of Palmer Cox

Item consists of 1 financial statement from the East River National Bank, concerning checks and deposits, addressed to Palmer Cox at his East Quogue (N.Y.) address.

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