Four-page document containing synopsis of business dealings with Anthony Castaing in Louisbourg. Louisbourg, 19 May 1754: a schooner had been sold by the Indians, so he [Castaing] had no vessel to send wine, rum, and molasses [prohibited trade] but he requested that horses, boards, moose skins, hand barrows and shovels be sent to him. 14 August 1754: difficulties regarding disposition of the vessel and its cargo. 7 September 1754: Castaing has been unable to sell the vessel, which has gone on to Boston, loaded with additional goods; nor has he been able to sell the horses and building material, since work on the fortifications has not yet begun. 7 September 1754: unable to sell the sloop at the price asked and it goes to Boston; number of vessels come from New England to be sold, only one horse sold. Invoice enclosed for goods loaded on the sloop and consigned to Mr. Ben Hallowell, Boston. King's work not yet begun is reason for no sales. (two small pieces missing.)

Date: 7 September 1754

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/34

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Personal letter to his father, asking for a response; he has been in Jamaica for nearly nine years but has never heard from his father.

Date: 13 June 1783

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/131

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Twenty-one year lease of property in Annapolis, for £8 rent annually. Witnessed by James Wilmot and Peter Alexander Allaire.

Date: 1 May 1784

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/156

Duties on 116 gallons of rum imported by John Easson from Jamaica on the schooner Peggy, Peter Dousett [Doucet], master; £3-19-10.5 by order of Andrew Ritchie and Stephen Jones, Deputy Collector of Import & Excise, District of Sissiboo.

Date: 28 June 1770

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/7

For freight on rum, Jamaica to Halifax, and other duties and freight for items from Halifax to Annapolis.

Date: October 1810

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/124

For freight and duty on rum from Jamaica.

Date: 2 September 1807

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/138

Drafted in London as Easson ("Merchant") was preparing to return to Annapolis Royal; signed 16 August 1771; proved 17 January 1795. (Copy)

Date: 16 August 1771

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/24

Congratulating David on secuirng land on the St. John River for the timber trade, but warning him to be careful in chartering vessels. Comments on the fact that their father has sold his house in town, and that William is doing well in his business.

Date: 10 August 1784

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/43

Expressing concern about whether their father is still alive; he has received no letters from home in two years.

Date: 8 August 1786

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/49

Mentioning the possibility of his father wintering in Jamaica.

Date: 16 July 1788

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/51

Lengthy letter describing his voyage to, and arrival in Jamaica.

Date: 24 March 1789

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/52

Describing his pleasure at seeing his brother David and nephew John.

Date: 26 March 1789

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/53

Describing his experiences since arriving in Jamaica from Scotland.

Date: 4 June 1796

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/57

Matthew Ritchie and Capt. Lamont had been captured by French privateers, but are now able to deliver this letter to Annapolis for him.

Date: 9 March 1797

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/58

Mentioning how difficult it is to get letters to and from Annapolis, and concerns for the education of his brothers Thomas and Alexander.

Date: 12 February 1799

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/59