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Letter from Charles Lepallieur, 6 August 1790

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 Charles LePallieur, 20 July 1791

Letter from Charles Leonor LePallieur to James Morrison with news of his business dealings and a proposal to enter into a partnership in which Morrison would outfit LePallieur in exchange for furs or money made from trading furs. Also mentions upsetting news about LePallieur's mother and father (Morrison's mother- and father-in-law).

Letter from Charles LePallieur, 25 July 1791

Letter from Charles Leonor LePallieur to James Morrison with general news of his outfit, responses to news of his parents' recovery, and a description of a duel between Mr. Augleby [Ogilvy] and Lieutenant Roche.

Letter from John Painter, 28 May 1792

Letter from Jno. Painter to James Morrison, with information about a shipment of goods from Bristol including rum, sugar, coffee, chocolate and other food items (arrived via the ship King David). Includes an offer to charter the vessel for a voyage to Europe as Painter currently does not have enough goods for a return voyage, and a request that Morrison advertise this in his coffee house. Also includes political news of various European monarchs and members of the aristocracy, including the death of the Holy Roman Emperor.

Letter from Charles LePallieur, 30 June 1792

Letter from Chs L. LePallieur to James Morrison, proposing that he send the furs he obtained to be sold by Morrison, with a request that Morrison take any money LePallieur owes (including money to pay the bearer of the letter) from his portion of his mother's estate.

Letter from André Bernard, 11 April 1790

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 Charles Lepallieur, 29 September 1790

Letter from Chs Ld LePallieur to James Morrison, with general news and requesting political and commercial news that might affect business in the spring. Includes mention that ships with supplies were delayed and that stores of flour and bread were low, with a postscript updating that the ships had arrived.

Letter from James Gray, 5 February 1791

Letter from Jas Gray to James Morrison about politics and a shipment of beef. The political contents of the letter discuss Simco's appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada and resentment about his appointment.

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