Receipt from James Mills of Bowen’s Cough Balsam, St. Catharines for 2 chamois

Receipt from James Mills of Bowen’s Cough Balsam, St. Catharines for 2 chamois, Nov.1, 1887.

Receipt from James Mills, St. Catharines for prescriptions

Receipt from James Mills, St. Catharines for prescriptions, Dec. 1, 1887.

Receipt from James Mills, St. Catharines for creams and potions

Receipt from James Mills, St. Catharines for creams and potions, Mar. 1, 1888.

Indenture between James Reid and James Henderson of Toronto

Indenture between James Reid and James Henderson of Toronto for 200 acres on Lot no. 10 in the 19th Concession in the Township of Tiny in Simcoe County. This document is dated Aug. 4, 1854. It is attached to another indenture between James Henderson of Toronto and The Honourable Walter H. Dickson for the aforesaid land. The second document is torn. This does not affect the text, Jan. 1, 1857.

Indenture between The Honourable Peter Russell, His Majesty’s Receiver General and William Dickson

Indenture between The Honourable Peter Russell, His Majesty’s Receiver General and William Dickson 10 acres bounded by a Port, and a Military Reserve. This document is slightly torn and taped. This does not affect the text – instrument no. 6507, Aug. 22, 1798.

Receipt from James N. Andrews for hand sawfile, whiskey and postage

Receipt from James N. Andrews for hand sawfile, whiskey and postage, June 18, 1834.

Receipt from James Oliphant, Cap Maker to the Army, London, England

Receipt from James Oliphant, Cap Maker to the Army, London, England for a silk hat, Aug. 26, 1847.

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 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 James Ramsay Crooks

Letter to H. Nelles from James Ramsay Crooks stating that Mr. Nottman would like to arbitrate his business with Mr. Nelles, July 9, 1839.

Letter to Robert Nelles from James C. Henderson and Co.

Letter to Robert Nelles from James C. Henderson and Co. requesting money, Nov. 25, 1850.

Letter to Robert F. Nelles from James C. Henderson and Co

Letter to Robert F. Nelles from James C. Henderson and Co. acknowledging payment, Jan. 25, 1851.

Promissory note to James C. Henderson and Co. signed by Robert F. Nelles

Promissory note to James C. Henderson and Co. signed by Robert F. Nelles, May 8, 1850.

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 (paper mounted on canvas) to the Honorable Peter Russell of the Township of Newark

Province of Upper Canada Grant (paper mounted on canvas) to the Honorable Peter Russell of the Township of Newark. He is granted 10 acres in the Township of Newark in the County of Lincoln. This document is mounted on canvas. This was entered in the auditor’s office Sept.29, 1797. Part of the paper document is missing but this does not affect the text, Sept. 1, 1797.