Deed of conveyance, selling the southernmost half of the family homestead in Annapolis, for a token 5 shillings, to his wife's siblings, John Easson and Mary Fisher Easson.

Date: 4 September 1833

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/240

Enclosing the dower release for Easson's uncle and mother to sign when Saunder's wife acknowledges the mortgage before a magistrate; and offering advice on how to best proceed in this business. A second letter, undated, refers to Sydney Saunders and John Easson's sister.

Date: 10 September 1833

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/241

Enclosing a release for Easson's uncle and mother to sign when Saunder's wife acknowledges the mortgage before a magistrate. A second letter is undated and seems to refer to the same matters.

Date: 10 September 1833

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/242

Ordering him to the court house at Annapolis Royal to give evidence on 28 February against George Orde.

Date: 27 February 1834

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/243

From 2 May 1833, including the drawing up of a release to Sydney Saunders, and schooling for Henry and Caroline.

Date: 30 June 1834

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/244

Further account for schooling Henry and James, incorporated with a letter discussing wood for school desks.

Date: 16 February 1836

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/245

Business news; Easson should acquaint his "Uncle Sandy" that the church wardens have subscribed him [i.e. Alexander Easson] for 10/6 per year towards support of the Rev. Mr. Gilpin, the money needed before Easter. Also, business advice concerning Sydney Saunders who is getting his deed recorded.

Date: 6 March 1836

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/246

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Expenses (cash and flour) from 9 May 1835 to 2 April 1836. Total value £52-6-2.

Date: 2 April 1836

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/247

Placing an order for lathe boards to be sent today or tomorrow.

Date: 11 November 1836

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/248

Requesting payment of promissory note found among the late Mr. Johnston's papers; loan was to Alexander Easson and David Easson, for £32.

Date: 12 July 1837

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/249

Ordering grant of relief to Thomas Ritchie, "according to your judgement, as he complains that what is Allowed him is Not Sufficient….'" Signed by Justices of the Peace, George Robinson and Anthony Bassano [?].

Date: 31 August 1838

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/250

From 16 February 1836 to 9 January 1839, for schooling three boys.

Date: 9 January 1839

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/251

Concerning Easson's account and items in it dating as far back as May 1834.

Date: 19 January 1839

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/252

As the widow of David Easson, with a dower right to one-third of her late husband's property, she leases this land to her son, John Easson, Bridgetown, and sons-in-law Sidney Saunders and Tarbell Wheelock, for £3-15 a year.

Date: 1840

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/253

From 2 January to 29 December 1841, for foodstuffs, household goods, etc. Note from Runciman also requests settlement of final account with "a little money" and five or six cords of wood for the Millidge House.

Date: 29 December 1841

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/254