Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 3 acres in Lot no. 7 [?] in Grimsby to W. H. Dickson

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 3 acres in Lot no. 7 [?] in Grimsby to W. H. Dickson, May 23, 1857.

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 4 acres in Lot no.1 in the 6th Concession of Grimsby to W. H. Dickson

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 4 acres in Lot no.1 in the 6th Concession of Grimsby to W. H. Dickson, May 23, 1857.

Receipt from E.C. Staples, proprietor of Old Orchard House, Old Orchard Beach,

Receipt from E.C. Staples, proprietor of Old Orchard House, Old Orchard Beach, Maine for bath house and laundry, Aug. 15, 1887.

Letter to Robert Nelles of Grimsby from Richard Beasly

Letter to Robert Nelles of Grimsby from Richard Beasly (1 double-sided page, handwritten) in which he states that he is sorry that Mr. John Petit is so particular, July 26, 1800.

Letter to Robert Nelles of York from his son Henry Nelles of Grimsby

Letter to Robert Nelles of York from his son Henry Nelles of Grimsby (1 double-sided, handwritten page) regarding farming and family matters, Oct. 30, 1818.

Letter to Henry Nelles of Grimsby from Robert Stanton

Letter to Henry Nelles of Grimsby from Robert Stanton regarding the issuing of the newspaper “The United Empire Loyalist” (2 ½ page, handwritten), June 10, 1826.

Letter (copy) to T. Stayner regarding the transaction between the Brantford Post Office and the Grimsby Post Office from the Post Master General, Quebec

Letter (copy) to T. Stayner regarding the transaction between the Brantford Post Office and the Grimsby Post Office from the Post Master General, Quebec (3 pages, handwritten), March 4, 1830.

Letter to Colonel Nelles of the 4th Lincoln Militia in Grimsby from Apt. Military Secrets, Quebec

Letter to Colonel Nelles of the 4th Lincoln Militia in Grimsby from Apt. Military Secrets, Quebec. When this envelope is unfolded it contains the printed words “On his Majesty’s service” “The Ordnance Storekeeper” and “Military Secretary”. This item is badly stained and torn but text is not affected, Jan. 9, 1839.

Envelope (partial) to Colonel Nelles, 4th Lincoln Militia, Grimsby from M.A. Hale of Quebec

Envelope (partial) to Colonel Nelles, 4th Lincoln Militia, Grimsby from M.A. Hale of Quebec. The envelope is stained and torn, but text is not affected, Feb. 7, 1839.

Letter to Messrs. Summer and Nelles of Grimsby from T.A. Stayner

Letter to Messrs. Summer and Nelles of Grimsby from T.A. Stayner, Postmaster General stating that the accompanying letter [letter is not enclosed] has been returned to the writer on payment of postage. (1 page, printed). This letter is barely legible. Much of the text is missing, July 1848.

List of goods shipped to Henry Nelles of Grimsby by Gerrard, Gillespie and Moffat Co.

List of goods shipped to Henry Nelles of Grimsby by Gerrard, Gillespie and Moffat Co. of Montreal (6 ½ page list, handwritten) for blankets, food, clothing and other items Sept. 14, 1821.

Examination of W. Henry Griffen of Grimsby

Examination of W. Henry Griffen of Grimsby (3 pages, handwritten). These pages are stained and slightly torn. This affects a small portion of the text, 1830.

Questions and answers of W. Joseph Smith, clerk of Grimsby

Questions and answers of W. Joseph Smith, clerk of Grimsby (2 pages, handwritten). These pages are stained and slightly torn. This affects a small portion of the text, 1830.

Examination of W. Joseph Smith, clerk of Grimsby

Examination of W. Joseph Smith, clerk of Grimsby (2 pages, handwritten). The pages are stained and torn. This affects the text slightly, 1830.

Insurance policy made to Henry Nelles of Grimsby covering a property in Grimsby, Upper Canada

Insurance policy made to Henry Nelles of Grimsby covering a property in Grimsby, Upper Canada from the Phoenix Fire Office of Montreal, July 15, 1831.