Copy of a document appointing Benjamin Hall as tutor of John Hall's minor children Charlotte & Harriet Ann. Following the death of John Hall, his brother Benjamin Hall is appointed tutor of his children and Archibald Ferguson Jr. is appointed their subtutor. Signed by a number of witnesses, Justice L.C. Foucher, and notary public Reid, Lesvesque & Monk.
Inventory of the estate of John Hall, evaluated by Isaac Jones and John Smith, in the presence of Benjamin Hall and Archibald Ferguson, tutor and sub-tutor of the minor children of John Hall. Notarized by N.B. Doucet. In addition to listing material assets, the inventory also lists a number of relevant legal documents.
Letter from Benjamin Hall to Stephen Pettis, with terms of sale of lots 58 and 59, 6th range in the township of Godmanchester, sold to Pettis by Benjamin Hall on the behalf of the heirs of John Hall. Includes an account of the amount due, and a response from Stephen Pettis accepting the terms, dated 19 January 1824.
Copy of a document concerning a petition by Benjamin Hall to sell two of six lots in Godmanchester (lots 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, and 61 in range 6) on behalf of minor children Charlotte and Harriet Ann Hall. Signed by a number of witnesses, Justice George Pyke, and notarized by Reid, Levesque & Monk.
Document with statement of land sold by Benjamin Hall to Stephen Pettis, with list of payments and dates due. The lots in question were lot 58 and 59 in the 6th range in the Township of Godmanchester.
Letter from Benjamin Hall to J.C. Grant, describing accompanying documents proving his appointment as tutor to Charlotte and Harriet Ann Hall, his right to sell their land in Godmanchester, and the sale of the land to Stephen Pettis.