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 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 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 Ramsay Crooks

Letter to Henry Nelles from Ramsay Crooks saying that he has bought the property of his late brother, William. The property is located in Grimsby. Ramsay is leaving the property to Nelles’ management, Aug. 15, 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 Henry Nelles from Colonel William Bullock, Adjt. General of Militia of Toronto

Letter to Colonel Henry Nelles from Colonel William Bullock, Adjt. General of Militia of Toronto stating that His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor is pleased to accept the resignation of Lieutenant Thomas Waddell. This letter is attached to a letter to Colonel Richard Bullock from Henry Nelles reporting on the weekly state of the 4th Lincoln Militia. There is also a copy of the half yearly return of recommendation and appointments of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia (2 pages in total, handwritten), Dec. 13, 1838.

Letter to Henry Nelles from Ramsay Crooks

Letter to Henry Nelles thanking him for the attention to the property at his place which his brother James had requested that he look after. This is signed by Ramsay Crooks of New York, April 2, 1839.

Letter to Henry Nelles from James Ramsay Crooks

Letter to Henry Nelles from James Ramsay Crooks asking when Mr. Nelles will be able to attend to Mr. Nottman’s business. This is dated May 15, 1839. Attached to this letter is a letter to James Ramsay Crooks from Henry Nelles saying that he is sorry, but he will not be able to attend the arbitration hearing between the executors of his father’s will and Mr. Notttman until his son Robert returns (2 pages in total, handwritten), May 15, 1839.

Letter to H. Nelles from Robert Henry, town clerk of Clinton

Letter to H. Nelles from Robert Henry, town clerk of Clinton stating that Mr. Adam Zimmerman would be the proper person to act as the overseer of the west direction of the main road, May 31, 1839.

Letter to Henry Nelles from David Merritt

Letter to Henry Nelles from David Merritt inquiring about work done between Lots 5 and 6 should be done as directed or as the worker pleases to do it. This is a complaint against John Y. Lymburner, Dec. 6, 1839.

Letter to Henry Nelles from W. [illegible]

Letter to Henry Nelles from W. [illegible] saying that he should have sent the receipt from Price and Davidson sooner but he has been too busy, Oct. 14, 1840.

Letter to Mr. Stayner from Henry Nelles

Letter to Mr. Stayner from Henry Nelles in which Mr. Nelles says that he is surprised that Mr. Stayner expects him to pay a dollar regarding some mail which Mr. Nelles was obliged to send. This is attached to a letter to H. Nelles from Mr. Stayner which is illegible (3 pages in total, handwritten), Jan. 30, 1841.

Letter to Henry Nelles from Samuel Street

Letter to Henry Nelles from Samuel Street (1 ½ pages, handwritten) regarding a rental of a property to Harry Griffen, Dec. 13, 1841.