Receipt from John Burrow, Steam and Gas Fitter and Plumber

Receipt from John Burrow, Steam and Gas Fitter and Plumber, St. Catharines for work done, March 31, 1887.

Receipt from John R. Monro, Tea, China, Glass and Crockery House, St. Catharines

Receipt from John R. Monro, Tea, China, Glass and Crockery House, St. Catharines for kitchen items, shoes and mustard, April 12, 1887.

Receipt from John Henderson and Co., Manufacturers of Hats, Caps and Furs and dealers in Indian Curiosities

Receipt from John Henderson and Co., Manufacturers of Hats, Caps and Furs and dealers in Indian Curiosities, Montreal for furs and buttons, Oct. 13, 1887.

Receipt from John Burrow, Plumber and House Furnishings, St. Catharines

Receipt from John Burrow, Plumber and House Furnishings, St. Catharines for potato masher and kettles, Nov. 4, 1887.

Receipt from John Burrow, St. Catharines

Receipt from John Burrow, St. Catharines for oil and other items, Jan. 1, 1888.

Letter to the Honourable William Dickson from John Traihar

Letter to the Honourable William Dickson from John Traihar [?] in which he states that he will tell Mr. Dickson about Walter Gladmuir and Mr. Henderson when they meet (1 ½ pages, handwritten), July 17, 1825.

Letter to Robert Dickson from John Hamilton

Letter to Robert Dickson from John Hamilton who was in Brighton. He says that he has had scarlet fever. He speaks of his travels to the Giant’s Causeway and Londonderry. He says that his poor brother-in-law is not getting any better. The writing on this letter goes in 2 directions in order to save paper (3 ½ pages, handwritten), Sept. 5, 1834.

Letter to William Dickson from John Strachan

Letter to William Dickson from John Strachan. This letter is marked “private”. Mr. Strachan requests that Mr. Dickson come to England to help them “re-invent” the clergy reserves in the Queen and Parliament. The plan is to give 1/3 to the Church of England, 1/3 to the Church of Scotland and 1/3 to the Methodists (1 ¼ pages, handwritten), March 13, 1839.

Indenture between Richard Leonard, sheriff of the District of Niagara (regarding lands seized from John Donald McKay) to Robert Dickson

Indenture between Richard Leonard, sheriff of the District of Niagara (regarding lands seized from John Donald McKay) to Robert Dickson. The land consists of ½ an acre located in Lot no. 96 in the Town of Niagara – instrument no. 8600. This was recorded on May 4th, 1832 in Book N, folio 276- 277 in the registry of Lincoln and Haldimand Counties, Oct. 13, 1824.

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Galt and John Clark of Dumphries

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Galt and John Clark of Dumphries for 100 acres in the Township of Dumphries in the County of Halton, June 17, 1830.

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.

Receipt from John Turrill manufacturer of Desks, London, England for a writing desk

Receipt from John Turrill manufacturer of Desks, London, England for a writing desk, June, 29, 1817.

Letter to Mr. Robert Nelles from John McClelland of Guelph

Letter to Mr. Robert Nelles from John McClelland of Guelph regarding Lot no.2 in the 8th concession of Garafraxa [rural township in Dufferin County, Ontario]. Mr. McClelland would like to buy the property, Dec. 28, 1848.

Letter to Robert Nelles from John McLelland

Letter to Robert Nelles from John McLelland saying that he is sending 3 pounds and to please let him know when the next payment is due, May 29, 1850.

Receipt to John Thompson from Lieutenant Nelles

Receipt to John Thompson from Lieutenant Nelles for a gold ring and white ribbon, June 5, 1788.