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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


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