Stating he paid £91-16-10 to Thomas Lane, 25 March 1754.

Date: 20 June 1754

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/28

Regarding the purchase of a horse.

Date: 23 July 1775

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/96

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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

Letter signed by Gage, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief over His Majesty's Province of Massachusetts Bay, and Vice Admiral of the same, authorizing the sloop Jenny, George Mitchell, master, to take on barrels, rum, and sugar for Annapolis Royal and St. Mary's Bay, and to return with stock and fuel for the use of the garrison at Boston.

Date: 27 September 1775

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/97

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Combined letter and account for goods, including a charge of £3-3-9 for "Sole Leather".

Date: 1751

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/7

In response to Castaing's letter of 17 August. Possibly written by Daniel Dyson.

Date: after 17 August 1754

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/33

Refering to a wood contract and the need to procure a larger vessel capable of carrying 50 to 55 cords per voyage, between April and October.

Date: 24 September 1754

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/35

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Enclosing the indenture signed by William Easson, Jamaica.

Date: 20 February 1802

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/63

Concerning the shipment of horses, barrows, shovels, lumber, etc. He has resolved to sell the cargo as soon as possible; in French.

Date: 17 August 1754

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/32

Quoting company resolutions concerning Hoyt's appointment and responsibilities as "general agent," subordinate to his position as Superintendent of the American Telegraph Company. Signed by E.S. Sanford and Cyrus Field.

Date: 10 February 1865

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/95

Requesting that Polhemus deliver his [Johnston's] provisions to David Easson.

Date: 11 May 1784

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/141

Lengthy letter reporting on inquiries he has made concerning the property and estate of Alexander's late brother, John Easson, and his attempts to contact John Mott.

Date: 1 July 1831

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/76

Requesting that Easson settle his account, as Whitman is about to go to Halifax and needs all the funds he can obtain.

Date: 19 June 1845

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/269.7

Preparing for a new season of trade, but "we have an embargo that no vessel shall sail before the 15th of next month."

Date: 25 February 1755

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/40

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A lengthy letter regarding recent business dealings and items disputed by Dyson and Easson, including the sale of beaver pelts, the sloop Dove, damaged goods, etc. Very instructive regarding colonial trade, commerce and mercantile relationships.

Date: 9 November 1757

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/52

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