Deed conveyeing "a certain undivided half" of the Easson estate to her son, Alexander, in return for care and comfort for the remainder of her life. Her mark witnessed by James Lecain and Frederick Beeler.

Date: 4 May 1827

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/229

For balance of note dated 14 June 1810 by David Easson to John Johnston.

Date: 21 October 1827

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/230

From September 1826. He bought goods and rum and delivered wood and farm produce.

Date: 31 December 1827

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/231

Personal news, including the fact that he hasn't as many friends in London as he had in Nova Scotia. He has been unwell. He sends this letter by the captain of same vessel in which he came to England.

Date: 18 March 1828

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/232

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For schooling Easson's daughters "Aphfie, Deborah and Helen" in 1827 for £2.

Date: 2 April 1828

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/233

Appointing Easson a commissioner to build a bridge over Easson's Brook for £20. Signed by Rupert George, Provincial Secretary. Printed form includes a copy of the act regarding provincial expenditures for roads and bridges.

Date: 1 May 1832

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/236

Advising him how to get paid for the timber supplied by his brother for building the bridge.

Date: n.d. but probably 1831

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/237

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Zeruviah Easson, widow of the late David Easson and now the wife of Alexander Easson, releases her dower right to the "southernmost half" of the dwellinghouse at Annapolis, belonging originally to John Easson (grandfather of David) and then David Easson; for the sum of 5 shillings. [Zeruviah's daughter Elizabeth married Sydney Saunders and died before 1833.]

Date: 4 September 1833

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/239

Ordering him to the court house at Annapolis Royal to give evidence on 28 February against George Orde.

Date: 27 February 1834

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/243

From 2 May 1833, including the drawing up of a release to Sydney Saunders, and schooling for Henry and Caroline.

Date: 30 June 1834

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/244

Further account for schooling Henry and James, incorporated with a letter discussing wood for school desks.

Date: 16 February 1836

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/245

Business news; Easson should acquaint his "Uncle Sandy" that the church wardens have subscribed him [i.e. Alexander Easson] for 10/6 per year towards support of the Rev. Mr. Gilpin, the money needed before Easter. Also, business advice concerning Sydney Saunders who is getting his deed recorded.

Date: 6 March 1836

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/246

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Placing an order for lathe boards to be sent today or tomorrow.

Date: 11 November 1836

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/248

Requesting payment of promissory note found among the late Mr. Johnston's papers; loan was to Alexander Easson and David Easson, for £32.

Date: 12 July 1837

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/249

From 16 February 1836 to 9 January 1839, for schooling three boys.

Date: 9 January 1839

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/251