Letter to Henry Nelles from Michael Harris of the Perth Military Settlement

Letter to Henry Nelles from Michael Harris of the Perth Military Settlement (3 pages, handwritten). He is married to Mary Fanning, sister of Henry Nelles but is having marital troubles as he says he “may have to be on the lookout for another wife”. He thinks that his wife Mary may have departed for the United States, Apr. 6, 1821.

Letter to Henry Nelles from Michael Harris regarding estate problems

Letter to Henry Nelles from Michael Harris regarding estate problems (3 pages, handwritten with writing going in 2 directions on the last page), May 30, 1821.

Letter to Henry Nelles from [J.W.] Harris. The salutation is “My dear father”

Letter to Henry Nelles from [J.W.] Harris. The salutation is “My dear father” (2 ½ pages, handwritten). Much of the letter is illegible due to staining and moisture. There are also 2 holes in the paper. The letter seems to be about monetary matters, Oct. 27, 1824.

Letter to Robert Nelles from W. Harris

Letter to Robert Nelles from W. Harris who says that he has just heard of the death of one of his parishioners so he must go to see the family. Most of the letter concerns his carriage. This is accompanied by an envelope postmarked Brockville, Oct. 15, 1851.