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.