Letter (2 letters contained in one with a total of 2 pages) addressed to Henry Nelles. The first part is from Gilles Moffatt. The second part is addressed to Henry Nelles from R. Gillespie

Letter (2 letters contained in one with a total of 2 pages) addressed to Henry Nelles. The first part is from Gilles Moffatt and he says that there is a balance of 277 pounds and 13 shillings in their favour. This is dated Jan. 10, 1831. The second part is addressed to Henry Nelles from R. Gillespie and it says that he intends to go to London district before paying Mr. Nelles a visit in Grimsby. The second page of this letter is stained and missing a section. Text is slightly affected, Jan. 29, 1831.

Letter to Henry Nelles from James Ingersoll.

Letter to Henry Nelles from James Ingersoll. Most of the writing is illegible, but he does mention turning a poor man off the premises without paying him. There is a note at the end of this letter (in different handwriting) to write to John Willson to provide an honest Scotch [Scottish] girl for Andrew Muir, about 9 or 10 years old(1 double-sided page, handwritten), April 1832.

Letter to Robert Nelles from his son, Abraham Nelles

Letter to Robert Nelles from his son, Abraham Nelles. He says that he would liked to have visited, but Hannah is quite weak. On Monday he plans to go to Walpole where W. Malcolm will meet him to survey the lot. He writes of his gratefulness to his father and hopes that his father will be rewarded in the afterlife, Dec. 6, 1833

Letter to Henry Nelles from S.B. Ritchie

Letter to Henry Nelles from S.B. Ritchie (1 page, double-sided) wondering what the prospects for the Welland Canal will be in the next season. This letter is somewhat stained. This does not affect the text. This is accompanied by an envelope, Feb. 3, 1834.

Letter to Henry Nelles from H. Mittleberge

Letter to Henry Nelles from H. Mittleberger regarding the rates for the shipping of flour. This letter is stained, but this does not affect the text, April 4, 1834.

Letter to Henry Nelles from Luther Eastling

Letter to Henry Nelles from Luther Eastling complaining about Mr. Barker. The complaint is in regard to cattle fences. Mr. Eastling requests that Mr. Nelles write to Mr. Barker about his “unlawful ways”, April 24, 1835.

Letter to Robert Nelles from Abraham Nelles

Letter to Robert Nelles from Abraham Nelles regarding the bearer who is heading to Lewiston (3 pages, handwritten). Abraham asks his father to let this man put his horses in the pasture and please let him sleep on the kitchen floor. He says that he is one of the steadiest Indians that he has, Aug. 3, 1836.

Letter to Henry Nelles from J. Armour

Letter to Henry Nelles from J. Armour of the Court of Requests, Dunnville stating that he will return the execution agreement and he would like Mr. Nelles to collect it, July 28, 1837.

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 Henry Nelles from Gilles Moffatt

Letter to Henry Nelles from Gilles Moffatt regarding a debt that Mr. Nelles owes which should have been paid 3 years ago, Aug. 1838.

Letter to Henry Nelles from T. Thompson

Letter to Henry Nelles from T. Thompson requesting him to certify the time that he was employed by the regiment. Included with this letter is a copy of the letter to T.H. Thompson from H.N., Lieutenant Colonel of the 4th Lincoln Militia regarding the certificates and saying that he will comply. An envelope is included with this letter, Sept. 21, 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.