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Note, Alexander Cashman to David Easson

Requesting that Easson pay Charles Hoyt 8 shillings out of his road money.

Date: 16 July 1851

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/331


Note, Edward Godfrey, Lequille, to David Easson

Requesting that Easson pay Charles Hoyt 6/6 out of his road money.

Date: 14 July 1851

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/330


"Operations to establish a Meridian at Stellar Grove, Pictou County, NS"

Polar star observations by Jesse Hoyt.

Date: 30 July 1877

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/103


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


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/109.2


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/109.3


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, 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


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


Receipt, Charles Hoyt

Acknowledging Alexander Easson for full payment; on behalf of Alfred Hoyt.

Date: 31 December 1854

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/212

Transcript available


Receipt, Charles Hoyt, Lequille, to Alexander Easson

For 12/9 paid by Alexander Easson, October 1857.

Date: 6 October 1857

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/274


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


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