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Pass for David Easson
"Let the bearer, David Easson, pass Fort Sackville with dispatches to General Massey"; signed by John Collet, Captain Commanding the Garrison, Fort Edward [Windsor]. Also "Let Mr. Easson pass 30 November 1776," signed by Richard Bulkeley. Fort Sackville was located at the head of Bedford Basin, on the road between Windsor and Halifax.
Date: 26 November 1776
Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/58
Letter, Michael Francklin, Windsor, to David Easson
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
Letter, Michael Francklin, Windsor, to David Easson
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
Official pass for David Easson
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
Official pass for John Galispie
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
Letter, Michael Francklin, Martock House, to David Easson
Concerning timber-cutting along the Saint John River.
Date: 26 March 1780
Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/39
"Memorandum of My time and Expenses"
Probably written by John Easson, including charge for time "in search of masts at Annapolys."
Date: 17 April 1780
Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/117
Agreement, David Easson, Annapolis Royal, and Michael Francklin, Windsor
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
Letter, Michael Francklin, Windsor, to David Easson
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
Letter, Michael Francklin, Windsor, to David Easson
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
Memorandum, Israel Andrews, Windsor
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
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
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