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

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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

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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

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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

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Requesting that Easson pay £43-18-10 owing to his dead brother's estate.

Date: 16 August 1756

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/50

Invoice with note requesting payment for an account that is "nearly fours years standing."

Date: 20 January 1861

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/313

Mentioning his "safe arrival at New York yesterday," and matters relating to Mrs. Cosby and another property.

Date: 19 August 1783

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/41

Request for payment of account due the late Charles Bailey.

Date: 6 March 1843

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/188.3

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Requesting delivery of the oxen he has bought from Easson, to be taken to Jacob Witt's by Henry Evan's "boy." Addendum by Henry Evans, requesting that Easson show the boy how the oxen were yoked and let him take them away yoked; the yoke to be returned the next day.

Date: 28 August 1782

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/128

Regarding Isaac Harris's running account with Miss Easson, mostly concerning costs of boarding.

Date: 23 July 1869

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/290.3

Further instructions regarding shipping of furs. On reverse is list of various quantities of grains, likely written by Easson and produced at the grist mill.

Date: 2 July 1776

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/99

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Asking for copy of a mislaid draft in Easson's favour, for supplying cattle to the Navy.

Date: 10 January 1778

Reference: Easson-Hoyt Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 2166 H/36

Regarding furs he has recently purchased from Easson, to be shipped on his [Fletcher's] vessel or by Captain John Johnston. John Johnston signed receipt on back on 9 July 1776.

Date: 1 July 1776

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/98

Interceding for "young Commeau & Robinson" and asking permission to put up a weir on her property: "…they are poor and have laid out some Labour, let them pay you some small consideration for it, such as every ninth or tenth Salmon."

Date: 2 March 1792

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/180

Writing on behalf of John Carter -- "The Doctor's hand is so very sore he cannot write" -- and announcing the forthcoming delivery of "a fine dog" by Mr. Dormand's schooner.

Date: 13 December 1826

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/227

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