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Writ of Mandamus against David Easson

To David Fletcher, Deputy Provost Master, commanding him to take David Easson within ten days and commit him to gaol in Annapolis Royal, until he pays the full sum of £2-13-4 owing to David Hooper of Wilmot. Signed by Henry Munro, Justice of the Peace. On the reverse is a statement, signed by Fletcher 10 August 1773 -- time has been extended, since Easson has offered goods [i.e. instead of money] sufficient to discharge the debt. [Small part missing.]

Date: 5 August 1773

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/83


Memorandum of Agreement between Jonathan Leonard, Granville, and John Easson, Abednego Ricketson, and John Persons, all of Annapolis Royal

Detailed agreement outlining terms by which marsh dykes and an aboiteau over Easson's Creek ("so called") will be built by Leonard, with subsequent payment from the others.

Date: 6 June 1775

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/94


Statement from Alex Robertson, Granville

Resigning his interest in a lot of land at Belleisle [?] claimed by Easson, who can have it for the asking.

Date: 21 November 1776

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/100


"Plan of Mr. Easson's Marsh Lott No. 80 in Granville"

Eight acres, as surveyed by Josiah Dodge.

Date: 18 January 1768

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/287


Draft, Thomas Burke, Annapolis Royal, on Abijah Parker, Granville, in favour of John Easson

For 10 shillings.

Date: 1766

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/14


Letter, John Morgan, Granville, to John Easson

Ordering delivery of one thousand boards to Frederick Sinclair.

Date: 8 May 1782

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/32


Account, John Easson with Joseph Patten

For retainer fee, arbitration, and other legal services.

Date: 16 March 1765

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/36


Letter, Joseph Patten to John Easson

As executor of will of John Parsons he is collecting payment money owed the estate of £25 sterling.

Date: 6 July 1779

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/37

Transcript available


Draft, Derrick Willcok on Capt. Ellias Wayer, Granville, in favour of John Easson

To pay 7/6 to John Easson.

Date: 14 June 1769

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/55.1

Transcript available


Account, David Easson with Samuel Spinney, Granville

For repairing cartwheel and shoeing horses, one belonging to Captain Prescot[t].

Date: 1 October 1770

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/142


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