Letter from Alexander Dow to William Rankin. Consists of printed form letter with handwritten additions.

Letter from Alexander Dow to William Rankin. Consists of printed form letter with handwritten additions.

Minute book containing the meeting notes of the executors of Simon McTavish's estate. First entry is from meeting dated saturday 14th July 1804 and final entry is for meeting Wednesday 31st December 1806. Each entry contains notes on discussions and actions taken, and records decisions as to future financial decisions. The three executors include Joseph Frobisher, Isaac Todd, and James Reid. Others whose signatures feature in the minutes are Simon McGillivray, William McGillivray, and Duncan McGillivray.

Indenture agreement for Samuel Copland.

Minutes of a meeting of the Executors of the last Will and Testament of Simon McTavish held on 14th May 1805. Executors present were William McGillivray, Duncan McGillivray, Joseph Frobisher, Isaac Todd, and James Reid.

Contract between Joseph Pangman of Lachenaye and Thomas Mears. Contract outlines Pangman's employment as a journeyman in Hawkesbury, Upper Canada. Contract duration is for one year with payment of six hundred livres.

Contract between Baptiste Viverais and Marie Bezeau and the outfitter Thomas Mears. The contract outlines conditions of unspecified employment in Hawkesbury, Upper Canada, for the duration of one year and payment of 480 livres for both. The contract notes that the voyageurs received two piastres on account.

Contract between Amable Lamouche of Faubourg St. Laurent and the outfitter Thomas Mears. The contract outlines conditions of employment (as an "éngagé," or journeyman) in Hawkesbury, Upper Canada, for the duration of 6 months (15 November to 1 May) and payment of 54 livres per month. The contract notes that the voyageur will loses wages in the case of absence for sickness or other.

Autograph letter in the third person, as Mr. Kelly, requesting the use of Dr. Burney's Box at an Opera Salon in Pall Mall to be held on May 20th, 1806. In a response dated on the 20th May 1806, Burney explains that he was on the road and unable to send the letter until 4 o'clock that day, and therefore sends apologies to Kelly.

Contract between Antoine Gauthier of Terrebonne and Sieur Thomas Mears. Contract outlines Gauthier's employment as a labourer and carpenter in Hawkesbury, Upper Canada. Contract duration is for one year with payment of six hundred livres.