Scope and arrangement
The papers contain Stephen Squires estate papers, 1867-1894, which are legal and financial documents. Squire's estate was administered by David Palmer, Executor, after his death. The legal papers are leases or indentures, 1877-1884, contracting stores and land to tenants; fire insurance policies, 1881-1888. The financial documents are general accounts, 1869-1894 and receipts, 1867-1894.