File includes correspondence from John Bethune, William Macaulay, John Strachan, C.A. Hagerman, Miss J. Lambert, N. Macaulay, John Low[e], G.H. Markland, W. Allan, Rev. A.H. Burwell, John Truffry, [Lord Bishop C.J. Quebec]. Topics include the following:
- founding judiciary system of Ontario
- John Bethune - trouble with America 1811, simultaneous political problems in England, Napoleonic War
- William Macaulay [son] - decided to stay in York on Mr. Strachan's advice, as clergyman 1815, might send money with John Robinson to England with an order for books that he will need after he sets up as clergyman
- C.A. Hagerman - wants careful reporting of House debates in the York Gazette 1821, marriage law introduced by 'Robinson' receiving great deal of discussion, distressed by reaction by Nichol & his party, angry that debates have been misrepresented in York Gazette, "Robinson is a very able debater, but he loses his temper"
- C.A. Hagerman - Durham Election 1821, discussion about who can vote, bill re steamboats duty payments, tavern license bill, division of Town militia from the County militia
- [N.] Macaulay - 1828, the poor of York when sickly "are wretched beyond description," ration tickets given to poor immigrants, mentions Lady Colbourne & Mrs. Hagerman, and marriage of Mary Powell to Mr. Jarvis
- John Lowe 1828, describes hunting area in Adolphstown, waiting to hear of Judge Bethune's marriage
- G.H. Markland 1828, uses saying "Rome wasn't built in a day"
- John Strachan 1818, government appointments, mentions Fitzpatrick, Hagerman, Sir Peregrine [Maitland], Hilliers, Markland, Dr. Sampson, John Colbourne
- G.H. Markland 1829, Sir John very angry about the Roads bill
- Rev. Burwell 1831, idea to establish & circulate new paper as counteraction to the "Revolutionaries," wants to offer his services in an attempt to avoid a Revolution
