Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Nelles of the 4th Lincoln Militia from his daughter Mary Pilkington

Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Nelles of the 4th Lincoln Militia from his daughter Mary Pilkington regarding family matters (1 page, double-sided, handwritten), Feb. 3, 1824.

Letter to Colonel R. Nelles, Commander of the 4th Lincoln Militia from Brook Young, Lieutenant Colonel at the Brigade Office in Drummondville

Letter to Colonel R. Nelles, Commander of the 4th Lincoln Militia from Brook Young, Lieutenant Colonel at the Brigade Office in Drummondville regarding instructions that he received from Colonel Kerley for the sedentary militia in this district to hold themselves in readiness to act at a moment’s warning if called to do so, May 27, 1838.

Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Brook Young, Brigade Major, Drummondville from H. Nelles, Lieutenant Colonel of the 4th Lincoln Militia

Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Brook Young, Brigade Major, Drummondville from H. Nelles, Lieutenant Colonel of the 4th Lincoln Militia stating that Colonel R. Nelles has requested him to say that most of the men did cheerfully comply and would be ready to act at a moment’s notice in defense of their Queen and country, June 12, 1838.

Letter to Colonel Nelles, Commanding the 4th Lincoln Militia from a captain [name illegible]

Letter to Colonel Nelles, Commanding the 4th Lincoln Militia from a captain [name illegible] who was instructed by Colonel Booth for some guidance. He has copied an extract from the request by Colonel Booth (2 pages, handwritten), Oct 6, 1838.

Letter to Colonel Nelles of the 4th Lincoln Militia in Grimsby from Apt. Military Secrets, Quebec

Letter to Colonel Nelles of the 4th Lincoln Militia in Grimsby from Apt. Military Secrets, Quebec. When this envelope is unfolded it contains the printed words “On his Majesty’s service” “The Ordnance Storekeeper” and “Military Secretary”. This item is badly stained and torn but text is not affected, Jan. 9, 1839.

Envelope (partial) to Colonel Nelles, 4th Lincoln Militia, Grimsby from M.A. Hale of Quebec

Envelope (partial) to Colonel Nelles, 4th Lincoln Militia, Grimsby from M.A. Hale of Quebec. The envelope is stained and torn, but text is not affected, Feb. 7, 1839.

Statement (1 page, handwritten) received of Captain Robert Wells of the Lincoln Militia

Statement (1 page, handwritten) received of Captain Robert Wells of the Lincoln Militia. The names of his men listed are listed on the page. Dec. 15, 1798.

Appointment of John Turney to be an ensign in the 4th Regiment of Lincoln Militia in the Niagara District

Appointment of John Turney to be an ensign in the 4th Regiment of Lincoln Militia in the Niagara District of which, Robert Nelles is the Lieutenant Colonel. This was signed by Francis Gore, Lieutenant Governor, Oct. 31, 1815.

Appointment of Edmund Hodges to be a lieutenant in the 4th Regiment of Lincoln Militia

Appointment of Edmund Hodges to be a lieutenant in the 4th Regiment of Lincoln Militia of which Robert Nelles is the Colonel. This is signed by Hillier and Maitland, April 19, 1822.

List of officers and dates of commissions and appointments in the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia

List of officers and dates of commissions and appointments in the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia including the troop of cavalry in the 4th Lincoln Militia (2 pages, handwritten), June 18, 1838.

Agreement (1 page, handwritten note) stating that William Barker of Oxford paid for the broken lots no. 21 and 22 and in the 3rd concession in the County of Oxford

Agreement (1 page, handwritten note) stating that William Barker of Oxford paid for the broken lots no. 21 and 22 and in the 3rd concession in the County of Oxford of Reverend Harris’ land, Nov. 7, 1831.

Province of Upper Canada Grant to the Honorable Peter Russell of the Township of Newark

Province of Upper Canada Grant to the Honorable Peter Russell of the Township of Newark. He is granted 150 acres in the Town of Newark in the County of Lincoln. This is registered in Liber B, folio 133. This was entered in the auditor’s office July 26, 1796. This document is held together with tape. The text is not affected, July 2, 1796.

Province of Upper Canada Grant (vellum) to Thomas Fraser of the Township of Edwardsburgh granted 1 acre in Lot no.9 in the County of Stormont

Province of Upper Canada Grant (vellum) to Thomas Fraser of the Township of Edwardsburgh granted 1 acre in Lot no.9 in the County of Stormont. Signed by William Jarvis, Sir Isaac Brock, Prideaux Selby and John Macdonell. There are some holes in the document and there are small pieces missing on the right hand side. William Jarvis was the Provincial Secretary of the Lt. Governor of Upper Canada; Sir Isaac Brock. Jarvis was an officer in the Queen’s Rangers. He also served as Provincial Secretary of Upper Canada. A partial crown seal is attached, Mar. 26, 1812.