Indenture of bargain and sale between Walter Hamilton Dickson and Augusta Maria Dickson of Niagara to Jane Dickson (widow of Robert Dickson), Thomas Clark Street of Stamford and Edward Clarke Campbell of Niagara

Indenture of bargain and sale between Walter Hamilton Dickson and Augusta Maria Dickson of Niagara to Jane Dickson (widow of Robert Dickson), Thomas Clark Street of Stamford and Edward Clarke Campbell of Niagara for 150 acres for the south half of Lot no. 32 in the 7th concession and the north east quarter of Lot no. 22 in the 10th Concession of Dumphries. This was recorded in the County of Halton on the 29th day of January, 1849 in Folio 326, memorial 236, Jan. 12, 1849.

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.

Indenture between George IV of the United Kingdom and William Dickson of Niagara

Indenture between George IV of the United Kingdom and William Dickson of Niagara for 4000 acres of land on the Grand River with exceptions for naval purposes, Oct. 9, 1820.

Bond between John Hammell of the Township of Dumphries, Halton County to William Dickson of Niagara

Bond (1 page, printed) between John Hammell of the Township of Dumphries, Halton County to William Dickson of Niagara for 117 pounds, 10 shillings and 10 pence, Sept. 21, 1824.

Bond between Alexander Fraser of the Township of Dumphries to the Honourable William Dickson of Galt

Bond (1 page, printed) between Alexander Fraser of the Township of Dumphries to the Honourable William Dickson of Galt for 304 pounds, June 21, 1830.

Bond between Abram Quackenboss of Dumphries to the Honourable William Dickson of Galt

Bond (1 page, printed) between Abram Quackenboss of Dumphries to the Honourable William Dickson of Galt for 400 pounds, Oct. 27, 1836.

Summons to Legislative Council of Upper Canada bestowed on William Dickson by George the Third, signed by the Attorney General

Summons to Legislative Council of Upper Canada bestowed on William Dickson by George the Third, signed by the Attorney General. The Crown Seal is faded, but intact, Nov. 16, 1815.

Appointment of William Dickson as Bailiff in the Gore District in Upper Canada

Appointment of William Dickson as Bailiff in the Gore District in Upper Canada. This is signed by the Honourable William Campbell, Chief Justice and the Honourable Levine P. Sherwood, Justice of the Court of the King’s Bench, May 5, 1827.

Inventory of goods and chattels belonging to Samuel Wood and delivered to the Honourable William Dickson

Inventory of goods and chattels belonging to Samuel Wood and delivered to the Honourable William Dickson (double-sided, handwritten page), Dec. 10, 1828.

Letter to Mrs. Pilkington (sister of William) from William Nelles

Letter to Mrs. Pilkington (sister of William) from William Nelles. He says he has received his shirts, but not his coat. He would like her to send it. He has not heard from her and wishes that she would write, Nov. 9, 1814.

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.

Examination of W. George Richardson, clerk to William Richardson, Brantford, Post Master

Examination of W. George Richardson, clerk to William Richardson, Brantford, Post Master (2 pages, handwritten). This is stained and contains small holes. The text is not affected, 1830.

Agreement (1 page, handwritten note) stating that William Barker of Oxford paid for the broken lots no. 21 and 22 and in the 3rd concession in the County of Oxford

Agreement (1 page, handwritten note) stating that William Barker of Oxford paid for the broken lots no. 21 and 22 and in the 3rd concession in the County of Oxford of Reverend Harris’ land, Nov. 7, 1831.

Warrant that a complaint was presented to Edmund Riselay, Justice of the Peace in Bertie by Henry Nelles, Justice of the Peace in Niagara against William Wintermute and Benjamin Wright of Bertie by Joseph Lindeberry of Clinton

Warrant (1 page, handwritten copy) that a complaint was presented to Edmund Riselay, Justice of the Peace in Bertie by Henry Nelles, Justice of the Peace in Niagara against William Wintermute and Benjamin Wright of Bertie by Joseph Lindeberry of Clinton regarding the suspicion of Wintermute and Wright stealing wheat from the Lindeberry barn. Benjamin Wright seemed the guiltier of the two and therefore it is requested that he be brought before a Justice of the Peace to be examined. This document is stained, but this does not affect the text, April 4, 1837.

Letter to J.P. Bradley from William Harmon of Bytown

Letter to J.P. Bradley from William Harmon of Bytown regarding money due from a timber sale, Sept. 25, 1847.