Regarding the loss of the sloop Wren and the appointment of arbitrators in Boston. Partial letter.

Date: 1 April 1754

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/24

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Wherein he is to pay £500 to Daniel Dyson, Erasmus James Philipps and John Easson for insurance that was to have been placed on sloop Wren, lost on a voyage from Annapolis Royal to Antigua. Witnessed by Joseph Deschamps and Michael Francklin.

Date: 29 April 1754

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/25

Instructing Easson in distribution of provisions "for the use of the Indians, not exceeding three hundred rations," between 1 December 1778 and 15 April 1779. Francklin was acting under orders from Brigadier General McLean: "I am to request the utmost frugality be observed in the Disposal of these Provisions…The Aged, the Infirm, the Widow, the Orphan are particular objects and an attention paid to them will naturally Strike the generality of Indians, with Reverance and affection for the British government…." A register was to be kept listing those receiving rations.

Date: 4 December 1778

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/112

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Long and detailed letter instructing Easson to proceed to Tatamagouche, and once there, have Mark Delesdernier send for "Louis Bask [Basque], a Micmack Indian and such other Indians that complain of Ill Treatment by the Master of the Vessell Froze Up at Margomishe [Merigomish]." Easson then to take them to Pictou, and with assistance from "Mr. Patterson," investigate the status of the vessel (thought to be a prize taken "by the rebels") and the alleged mistreatment of the Mi'kmaq. Francklin concluded: "I have had advice that John Allen has twice this winter sent dispaches from Machias by Micmack couriers to Mirimichy and the sea coast of the Gulph. Enquire of the Indians at Tatamagushe if they know anythink of it and Endeavour to get the Originals or Copys of the papers if possible."

Date: 25 March 1779

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/113

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From Michael Francklin, Superintendant of Indian Affairs, Windsor, permitting Easson to pass to and from the Gulf St. Lawrence, "being employed by me on the King's Service."

Date: 25 March 1779

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/37

From Michael Francklin, Superintendant of Indian Affairs, Windsor, permitting Galispie [Gillespie] to pass to and from the Gulf St. Lawrence, "being employed by me on the King's Service."

Date: 25 March 1779

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/38

Concerning timber-cutting along the Saint John River.

Date: 26 March 1780

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/39

David Easson, millwright, to supply Francklin with up to 20,000 board feet of hemlock, pine and spruce boards and planks, delivered to the King's Wharf at Annapolis Royal by 30 June 1781. Witnessed by James Kavanagh.

Date: 27 November 1780

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/119

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Regarding Easson's licence to cut wood and their agreement for lumber. A copy of licence is written into the letter.

Date: 10 January 1781

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/122

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Concerning difficulties over payment for the lumber ("you may depend upon it that you will be carried to Prison if the order is not paid"); he cannot pay Easson unless Mr. Williams provides a certificate for the boards. The Acadians have asked for Easson to travel to "St. Johns" [presumably Ile Saint-Jean, i.e. Prince Edward Island]. Francklin offers to increase Easson's pay to £5 a month "if you can't fall into some Partnership with the Accadians more Profitable."

Date: 31 January 1781

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/123

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Advising that Israel [?] Little is coming to Annapolis with some chains for the masting business and may want some back freight. Also refers to previous letter about an order to a man at Cornwallis.

Date: 8 January 1781

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/71

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For 15,000 feet of boards and sundry services provided by Easson.

Date: 8 October 1783

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/71.1

She is owed £:24 by David Easson, promised in 1781 from money said to be coming to Easson from Colonel Francklin; she has never received any payment.

Date: 18 October 1783

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/136

Concerning Mr. Easson's expenses for a horse to Halifax and expenses at Andrew's house.

Date: 2 April 1784

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/139