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 with sworn affidavits that John Adolphus Nelles would perform the office of poll clerk at an election for the first riding of the County of Lincoln

Agreement (1 page, handwritten note) with sworn affidavits that John Adolphus Nelles would perform the office of poll clerk at an election for the first riding of the County of Lincoln and Erastus Derby and Smith Jackson would perform the office of Constables at an election for the first riding of the County of Lincoln, June 27, 1836.

Province of Upper Canada Grant (vellum) to Abraham Huff of the District of Niagara

Province of Upper Canada Grant (vellum) to Abraham Huff of the District of Niagara. He was granted 200 acres in Lot 26, Concession 2 west of the communication from Chatham to Lake Erie. The crown land seal is completely intact, but faded and stained. This was entered with the auditor on Mar. 25, 1818, Mar. 16, 1818.

Certificate awarded to Lieutenant Colonel, the Honourable James George Currie of the 19th Lincoln Battalion of Canada from the ladies of the County of Lincoln

Certificate measuring 36 cm. x 47 cm. awarded to Lieutenant Colonel, the Honourable James George Currie of the 19th Lincoln Battalion of Canada from the ladies of the County of Lincoln to honour surviving veterans of the War of 1812. The calligraphy on the award was done by J. Matthews of St. Catharines who was listed in the 1877 St. Catharines Directory as an illuminator (medieval writing) and accountant. The award is signed by Elizabeth Carlisle on behalf of the ladies, Oct. 13, 1876.