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.

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.