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Letterbook

File contains a series of outgoing correspondence written by James McGill between 1802-1807. Several documents also feature the signature of Isaac Todd. These letters were sent to, among others:

  • John Askin
  • John Brickwood Jun.
  • John Paterson
  • Ann McGill (sister)
  • Margaret McGill (sister)
  • Isaac Todd

Will

File contains a hand-written copy of the last Will and Testament of James McGill [1812] including inserts and probate.

Jesuit estates

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.

Cashbook

File contains personal ledger (cashbook) of James McGill from 1809-1817.

Genealogy of Desrivieres family

File contains 2 copies of the Desrivières family genealogy (family tree) from 1764 to the 20th century, including a list of sources, prepared by the McGill University Archives.

McGill University Archives

Estate business papers 1

File contains various financial documents (bills, ledgers, bequeathals, investments) dealing with the estate of James McGill from 1815-1834.

Estate business papers 2

File contains various financial documents (inventory, property holdings, receipts, debts, ledgers) dealing with the estate of James McGill from 1815-1834. Additionally, the file includes a letter from James McGill to Thomas Dickson (1810) and 2 different lists of properties belonging to Frank Desrivières (McGill's step-son).

Plan and elevation of house

File contains the architectural drawing of James McGill's house in Old Montreal. Drawing of facade and all three floors featured.

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