Series

This series
chronicles the activities of notary Alexandre Olivier Le Moine in the mid-19^th century.
It contains an account book with the title "D. Pilots Funds" written
by hand on the cover, which records monthly statements of account for the
period November 1852 to December 1855. For each day, the book lists the names
of clients and the income associated with each one. The identification of their
social status (often widow or child) could indicate that Alexandre Olivier Le
Moine's work involved settling estates after a death.

There are
several press clippings inserted into the book. Some are glued in and almost
completely cover the first pages. It is possible to make out accounting entries
underneath these clippings, entries that are likely similar to those previously
mentioned, but for the preceding months. Most of the press clippings focus on
the world of finance (the financial performance of companies, like the National
Bank, and stock prices) or municipal politics. One article in particular
discusses the issues surrounding a draft amendment to the Quebec City Charter.
The clippings also address other topics. For example, there is a story about
the Quebec Yacht Club annual regatta and the texts of lectures delivered at the
Institut canadien -- one by M. F. Langelier, about Spiritualism and table
turning, and another by Abbé Chandonnet, about Rome. Finally, the account book
contains a printed sheet dated March 18, 1868, listing the resolutions adopted
at the Quebec Marine and Fire Insurance Company shareholders' meeting.