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Documents relating to the disappearance of Inglis Johnstone
He disappeared in New York City, 7 February 1933. (Four photocopied items including letter from C.C. Hoyt, Montreal.)
Date: ca.1933
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/109.4
Partial letter to "Dear Ella"
Probably written by Clara Jane (Cogswell) Hoyt, widow of Jesse Hoyt [she later married Inglis Johnstone], regarding the history of family china pieces in her possession, including genealogical details. Some of the pieces belonged to Mrs. Judge Chipman, who later married Colonel Timothy Barnaby.
Date: n.d. but before 1922
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/110.6
Partial letter, Bank of Nova Scotia, Halifax, to Inglis Johnstone, New York
Letter is torn and missing right side and signature.
Date: ca.1933
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/110.1
Partial letter, no signature
Letter expressing unhappiness, possibly written by Clara Jane (Cogswell) Hoyt [later Johnstone]: "Well dearest, Christmas is over and I for one am glad. It was not freighted with many pelasures for us being unable even to exchange gifts among ourselves….I haven't got decent clothes to go anywhere…."
Date: n.d.
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/110.5
Power of attorney, Peter Alexander Allaire to David Easson
Empowering Easson to act for him [Allaire, described as "late of New York"] in managing property at Goat Island and elsewhere in Annapolis, as well as the house and property currently occupied by Mrs. Ann Cosby.
Date: 2 August 1783
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/40
"President's Report"
"For Year ending December 31st, 1867," dated at New York, "To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of the Acadia Coal Company."
Date: 23 March 1868
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/110.3
Promissory note, James A. Hoyt, Halifax, in favour of Jesse Hoyt
For $300.00.
Date: 1873
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/102
Promissory note, James A. Hoyt, Stellarton, in favour of Jesse Hoyt
For $250.00.
Date: 7 January 1871
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/98
Promissory note, James Easson in favour of Jesse Hoyt
For £s;20 Halifax currency, with interest.
Date: 7 May 1858
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/84
Signature of Cyrus W. Field
Torn piece of letter signed "Very much your friend…."
Date: n.d.
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/110.9
Summons, Supreme Court, Annapolis Royal
Christopher Prince vs John Easson and David Easson, for trespass.
Date: 20 September 1776
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/34
"Swiss American Laundry, Inc.," New York
Torn laundry receipt.
Date: post-1910
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/110.7
Testimonial letter on behalf of Jesse Hoyt, Bridgetown
Letter of recommendation as Hoyt prepares to leave Bridetown, extolling his personal character and his abilities as a "telegraphic operator." Twenty-eight signatures.
Date: 2 June 1853
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/80
Testimonial letter on behalf of Jesse Hoyt, Windsor
Letter of recommendation, addressing Hoyt's abilities as post office clerk and telegraph operator. Thirteen signatures.
Date: 15 June 1854
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/81
Testimonial letter to the Board of Directors of the American Telegraph Company, New York, on behalf of Jesse Hoyt
Testimonial for Jesse Hoyt, manager of the former Nova Scotia Electric Telegraph Company, signed by the Bishop of Nova Scotia and 206 others; recommending Hoyt as superintendent for Nova Scotia, "in preference to a stranger," now that the NS Company has been absorbed by the American Telegraph Company.
Date: 8 May 1860
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/87