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Letter, Robert Fletcher, Halifax to John Easson
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
Bill of exchange, John Easson in favour of Captain Christopher Prince
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
Deed of Conveyance, Henry Newton, Esq., and wife Charlotte, Halifax, to David Easson, Annapolis
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
Letter, Michael Francklin, Windsor, to David Easson
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
Account, Mrs. Brown with John Easson
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
Agreement, David Easson, Annapolis Royal, and Michael Francklin, Windsor
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
Timber Licence, David Easson
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
Letter, Michael Francklin, Windsor, to David Easson
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
Letter, William J. Almon, Surgeon to the Royal Artillery, Halifax
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
Memorandum, Israel Andrews, Windsor
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
Letter, John Taylor, Digby, to John Easson
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
Letter, H.H. Cogswell, Halifax, to John Lunn
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
Letter, H.H. Cogswell, Halifax, to T. Ritchie
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
Summons to Elizabeth Easson and others
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, Supreme Court, Halifax
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
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