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

Extensive list of goods purchased, including rum, tea, lumber, etc. and "3 years rent of the store £15-0-0, balance £45-6-4."

Date: 27 October 1773

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/89

Regarding furs he has recently purchased from Easson, to be shipped on his [Fletcher's] vessel or by Captain John Johnston. John Johnston signed receipt on back on 9 July 1776.

Date: 1 July 1776

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/98

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

Acknowledging receipt of a set of bills for £27 drawn on Richard Foreman; Fletcher to be accountable for them.

Date: 19 June 1776

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/22

Undated list.

Date: n.d.

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/22.1

The sum of £18, being an advance on the purchase of two hundred weight of "Bread for the use of our Company on Board the Scouner [schooner] Endeavour."

Date: 18 July 1757

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/31

For bullocks, oxen, making a cart, etc.

Date: Ocotber 1769

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/70

For shingles, wood, paint, carting goods and going to Digby.

Date: 30 August 1775 - 23 February 1776

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/87.1.2

Christopher Prince vs John Easson and David Easson, for trespass.

Date: 20 September 1776

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/34

Asking for copy of a mislaid draft in Easson's favour, for supplying cattle to the Navy.

Date: 10 January 1778

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/36