Further instructions regarding shipping of furs. On reverse is list of various quantities of grains, likely written by Easson and produced at the grist mill.

Date: 2 July 1776

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/99

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Drawn on Robert Fletcher, merchant, Halifax for £27 sterling.

Date: 21 May 1777

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/104

Sale of about seven acres of cleared upland on the road to Mayor's Hill, eight acres of marshland "under the Blockhouse" at Allen's Creek, and a one-hundred acre woodlot at the Cape, all for £23-6-8.

Date: 14 April 1777

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/105

Long and detailed letter instructing Easson to proceed to Tatamagouche, and once there, have Mark Delesdernier send for "Louis Bask [Basque], a Micmack Indian and such other Indians that complain of Ill Treatment by the Master of the Vessell Froze Up at Margomishe [Merigomish]." Easson then to take them to Pictou, and with assistance from "Mr. Patterson," investigate the status of the vessel (thought to be a prize taken "by the rebels") and the alleged mistreatment of the Mi'kmaq. Francklin concluded: "I have had advice that John Allen has twice this winter sent dispaches from Machias by Micmack couriers to Mirimichy and the sea coast of the Gulph. Enquire of the Indians at Tatamagushe if they know anythink of it and Endeavour to get the Originals or Copys of the papers if possible."

Date: 25 March 1779

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/113

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From 1 June 1767 to May 1770, total £2-5-9.

Date: 17 November 1780

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/118

David Easson, millwright, to supply Francklin with up to 20,000 board feet of hemlock, pine and spruce boards and planks, delivered to the King's Wharf at Annapolis Royal by 30 June 1781. Witnessed by James Kavanagh.

Date: 27 November 1780

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/119

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To cut timber for export, on ungranted lands in Annapolis County.

Date: 22 December 1780

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/120

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Regarding Easson's licence to cut wood and their agreement for lumber. A copy of licence is written into the letter.

Date: 10 January 1781

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/122

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Certifying that Stephen Goldsmith has had a fever for three months, and recommending "a sea voyage to a warmer atmosphere."

Date: 13 March 1783

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/130

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Concerning Mr. Easson's expenses for a horse to Halifax and expenses at Andrew's house.

Date: 2 April 1784

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/139

Informing him that he has left £10 for him in the hands of David Seabury.

Date: 4 October 1786

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/159

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Requesting Lunn to secure payment from David Easson on a promissory note for £17 issued by David Easson and John T. Fisher to Mr. Grant.

Date: 20 February 1803

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/187

Enclosing the Commission appointing Mrs. Easson guardian of her children and charging Ritchie the fees (3 guineas).

Date: 8 June 1813

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/204

The suit of Frederick Hardwick and wife Sarah, and Robert Ritchie and wife Avis, against Elizabeth Easson and others, heirs of John Easson. Lengthy and detailed document summoning the heirs to appear before the Supreme Court, Halifax to answer suit of why they deny the partition of John Easson's lands. Thomas Ritchie attorney for the plaintiffs.

Date: 25 January 1814

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/207

Decision on the suit brought by Frederick Hardwick and wife Sarah, and Robert Ritchie and wife Avis (both daughters of David Easson deceased) against Elizabeth Easson and others, regarding partition of the late John Easson's land holdings.

Date: Easter Term 1814

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/208