Letter (copy) in three sections. The first part is addressed to Henry Nelles from M. Douglass. The second part is also addressed to Henry Nelles and is signed Mr. D. The third part is addressed to Mr. Griffen from George M. Richardson

Letter (copy) in three sections (1 ½ pages, handwritten). The first part is addressed to Henry Nelles from M. Douglass in which Mr. Douglass says he has enclosed $50. This section is dated Feb. 8, 1830. The second part is also addressed to Henry Nelles and is signed Mr. D. This is the section that says “your letter has just come stating that you had received a letter but the $50 was not in the letter. There was $50 in it when it left this post office. This is dated Feb. 14, 1830. The third part is addressed to Mr. Griffen from George M. Richardson. It says that this is to certify that Mr. Douglass did mail $50 on the 18th of this month. This letter is stained and slightly torn. Some of the text is affected. [This letter has to do with the case about the missing money which is included in this collection], Feb. 8, 1830.

Letter to Henry Nelles from Gilles Moffatt regarding the amount of flour sold

Letter to Henry Nelles from Gilles Moffatt regarding the amount of flour sold, June 28, 1830.

Letter to Henry Nelles from Gilles Moffatt

Letter to Henry Nelles from Gilles Moffatt regarding purchases of wheat and sugar, Sept. 23, 1830.

Letter to Henry Nelles from Gilles Moffatt

Letter to Henry Nelles from Gilles Moffatt who says that in most parts of the United Kingdom the weather has been unfavourable for harvesting. In Europe the weather has also been unfavourable. He says that the protection afforded to the colonies by the government regarding the Corn Laws will be diminished, Nov. 8, 1830. There is a second letter attached to this one which is also addressed to Henry Nelles from Gilles Moffatt in which he states that a great deal of money will be required (2 pages in total), Nov. 8, 1830.

Letter (2 letters contained in one with a total of 2 pages) addressed to Henry Nelles. The first part is from Gilles Moffatt. The second part is addressed to Henry Nelles from R. Gillespie

Letter (2 letters contained in one with a total of 2 pages) addressed to Henry Nelles. The first part is from Gilles Moffatt and he says that there is a balance of 277 pounds and 13 shillings in their favour. This is dated Jan. 10, 1831. The second part is addressed to Henry Nelles from R. Gillespie and it says that he intends to go to London district before paying Mr. Nelles a visit in Grimsby. The second page of this letter is stained and missing a section. Text is slightly affected, Jan. 29, 1831.

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 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.