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Letter to Angus McKay from W. Davison:
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Hudson's Bay Company's Office - Reference No. _ Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, July 31 1882 - My dear Angus, I have an a account from [?] for a suit for you $29.30. Kindly send me the wealth as soon as possible. When do you expect to get away from Pitt? Bye the way there must be a Canteen either made or partially so as your late father was going to have one made for me. Will you kindly look the matter up. We are not quite settled yet but hope to be shortly. Tis such work to get anything done. With kind regards, faithfully yours, W. Davison"
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1886-07-31
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McKay - Box 1 - Angus McKay - Folder 2 - WB 1, usaskarchives:38991
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Letter to Angus McKay from C.P. Miller:
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Hudson's Bay Co'y La Pierre's House McKenzie River Dist. N.W.T. 30th May 1888 - My dear Angus, Your letter of the 15th Decr '87 came to hand on the 1st of May '88 and although the steamer will not be at Peel River for over a month yet, still as I shall soon be crossing the mountains to that place and be pretty busy while there, I must try and answer your very welcome letter now. I am rather down in the mouth just now, owing to having starvation as a very close neighbor, the dogs have had no prey in nearly a week and my servants are living on what they can pick up in the Indian camps, as for myself I have always so far managed to get three meals a day. The reason of this failure of provisions is that the spring has been very backward and owing to the ice still being stuck in the river, the Indians are as yet unable to reach here with their skin boats, however I expect it will only be for a few days or so that we shall be short, as I understand the Indians have plenty of meat, but it is playing the deuce with a lot of five young pups I have, I am sorry to say. I am at present trying to kill time by learning "Pitmans" system of shorthand, and I have no doubt I shall succeed if I only keep at it. The novels you kindly mentioned sending have not yet received, but they will no doubt come with the steamer, as Mr Camsell wrote me that the packet was too heavy to be able to carry any parcels. You say this must be a queer country, with the sun never setting for six weeks, and you are right it is a very queer country and only fit for its aboriginal inhabitants, and not for people of white blood, but you make a mistake, the sun is seen for six weeks in the spring and almost vice versa in the winter. So you are seriously thinking of getting married. Well done you, and you are quite right to do so to, if you can manage to get hold of a respectable sort of creature. I tell you what Mr. If I could manage to get hold of a decent looking girl, with a little education, I would get married tomorrow, if I had to marry myself which is very likely, as the nearest clergyman is 80 miles across the mountains at Peel River, but as for taking a Loocheaux squaw, bah! I would just as soon marry a whore. These Indians beat everything. They have no more shame or pride (pride of the right sort) than a prostitute who begs a shilling at midnight from you on the street, under the threat of covering you with foul language. We have had a very severe winter indeed. I crossed to Peel River with the packet with dogs, and the morning I left that place to return here, the thermo was 62 below zero, we were two nights wind bound at the foot of the mountains, and there we were stuck, in an open camp with the wind covering us with drift snow and driving the smoke in our faces, add to this that provisions now out owing to our detention, and you have an idea of what freighting in winter is sometimes like in this country. Good by and when you go (if you have not already gone) a wooing way you meet with full success, is the sincere wish of Yours Sincerely, C.P. Miller"
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385 Corr - CP Miller
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Letter to Angus McKay from John Graham:
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Winnipeg 22nd April 1890 - Angus McKay Esq H.B.C. Fort Pitt NWT - Dear Sir, Some years ago Norbert Adam son of Baptiste Adam and Marie Roger of St Francois Xavier sold the north-east quarter north half of south east quarter of section 12 tp 12 Range 4 west in this Province to one Edwin Allen. The title has passed to a Mortgage of Allens or to Allen subject to a mortgage. It appears Adam was not of proper age when he made the deed to Allen and I am acting for the mortgages and are very anxious to get a conformatory[?] deed to Allen. I have been advised by some Hudson Bay men here to write you and I take the liberty of doing so. I enclose a deed which I desire you to have Adam sign. I have been informed that Adam is or was from Swift Current to Pit freighting and that he left about 7 or 8th. I wired to a party in Edmonton and tried to get him there but have not yet heard with what success. [?] you can find him. I desire that you will make an effort to get the deed signed and I will pay you for your trouble and pay you whatever you may have to give to Adam. I am very anxious to get the matter straightened up and you are at liberty to pay Adam up to $25 or $50 rather than not succeed. If you send deed to Captain Adams here of H.B.C. I will pay him amount of your charges and [?] paid out by you. Kindly inquire from Adam whether he gave a deed at Battleford or not. If he did I would not of course want a second one. Please do what you can for me and advise me either by wire or letter of results. I remain Yours truly, John Graham, Barrister Winnipeg"
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McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 4 - WB 1
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Letter to Angus McKay from James McKay :
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Bain, Blanchard & Mulock, Barristers, Attorneys, &c., Winnipeg, Manitoba. John F. Bain, W. Redford Mulock, E. Howard Murphy, Sedley Blanchard, Eugene D. Carey, W.E. Perdue. Winnipeg 29th Sept 1883 - My dear Brother, I was surprised to hear that you had been in Winnipeg during my absence, I was out to Shoal River with Henry, when starting I went away with the hope of returning in two weeks, but the two weeks soon passed away and increased to size. We had very bad luck indeed, as we could not at all travel on account of head wind. I find out from Richard [?] that you enjoyed your short stay in the City and in short "took in the city" I hope I will be at home the next time you come in, which I supposed will be pretty soon. Dick also told me that you had left an overcoat with some Jews for the purpose of being cleaned if I can find out where it is, I shall try to get it. I heard from Albert Gale on my return, he appears to be quite contented with his vacation and expects to burn out a millionaire someday, when his "coal oil" and "Timber [?]" are worked up. As you have been in Winnipeg so recently I have nothing more to say except that things are just as they were when you left being [?] quiet Hoping that you are all well [?] yr affe Bro James"
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Date Created
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1883-11-29
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Angus McKay - Corresp with James, usaskarchives:39426
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Letter to Angus McKay from Kate:
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Prince Albert, January 27 1889 - My dear brother, I have just written Annie and told her all our [?] she wrote a long letter to the girls all about what she is to wear I am afraid you would not care for me to tell you all our news of [?] you heard all about George and Winnie [?] Mr M Crumm is here from Cumberland and he was telling me Miss McDonald was very ill and that he had brought up some [?] presents I hope you would be as bad he still lives with the old [?] although he was advised not to. Poor old [?] hers been ill this long time but is now out she was at church twice since New Year she had lumbago her house is as full as it can be now that George is gone [?] boards there so you see she has rather a hard time of it You must tell me all you news too and be sure and tell us everything with lots of love I am my dear Angus your loving sister Kate Write to my Mary her address is Mary Clarke 168 John Street, Dufferin House, Toronto, Ontario"
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McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Letter to Angus McKay from G.S. Davison:
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Prince Albert Saskatchewan 25th March 1884 - My dear Angus, Your letter of 8th just came duly to hand. I got my valise back in a terrible wrecked condition. There is all sorts of rumors about the Governor. I heard that he is to be C Cr. as he is certainly the best man in the Service for the position. Sprees are frequent and I expect there will be a grand old howl when Gordon gets in, he is expected this evening. I have sent some papers, Envelopes and [?] by Parcel Post tis rather expensive, but can't be helped. You should make regular requisitions for this sort of thing. I had orders from the Governor not to send any [?] to Pitt. Any way there was no chance they only reached here on the 20th. Sleighing is over and backboards are in order now. I got along with your accts. but it is a sort of guess work anyway. You must drill young Simpson as I am afraid he is careless. I expect to get away about to 9th of April. With kind regards Yours faithfully, G.S. Davison. Is there a travelling case for use at Pitt?"
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385 Corr - G.S. Davison
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Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association Annual Meeting announcement :
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter informing members of the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of the annual meeting in New York City on January 22 1896 with voting ballot at bottom with perforations to remove, fill out and send in to the meeting to vote in Frederick A. Burnham to the executive committee
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McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 5 - WB 1, usaskarchives:39159
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Letter to Angus McKay from Thomas McKay :
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Pr. Albert Dec 4 1878 - Dear Angus, Enclosed find cash ($132 addressed to W.H. Lyon, count the money and get it registered for me and send me the receipt. I got a letter from your [?] by Rapheal Moorin[?] ask for the white man. I got it some time after I had written and [?] not [?] him [?], or I suppose it was too late to send up the mail. [?] [?] Thos. McKay - Enclose the money in an envelope and address W.H. Lyon, Winnipeg, Manitoba and get it registered - TM."
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Date Created
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1878-12-04
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McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 3 - WB 1, usaskarchives:39038
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Letter from R.B. Gordon:
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Lieutenant-Governor's Office, Regina, N.W.T., 26th December, 1896. Sir,- I am directed to inform you that the cancellation of the existing Commissions of Peace proposed by His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor will take effect on the 10th January, 1897. I am therefore to request that you will be good enough to answer BY FIRST MAIL the enquiry made regarding your qualifications for the office, in the event of your re-appointment by His Honour. The qualifications prescribed by the Statute for a Justice of the Peace is ownership in fee simple for his own use of lands in the Territories of the value of $300.00 over and above all encumbrances, and residence in the Territories for at least three years. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, R.B. Gordon. Secretary to Lieutenant-Governor"
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Date Created
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1896-12-26
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McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 5 - WB 1, usaskarchives:39202
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Letter to Angus McKay from J.M. Roscoe:
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Kinistino Feb 1st 1895 - A. McKay Esq, Dear Sir, I am sending by Malcolm 8lb butter if he is passing this way again I could supply him with dog feed both ways. I have about 200lb dressed beef, no offal, only fit for dog feed, but can not get down owing to having lame horse and Mrs. Roscoe sick in bed (a boy). Hoping you are all enjoying good health. With kindest regards to self, family Yours sincerely, J.M. Roscoe"
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1895-02-01
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385 Business Correspondence, usaskarchives:39600
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Letter to Angus McKay from J.E. Stewart:
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Battleford 20th Septem /83 - My dear Angus, Enclosed please find Order addressed to Mr Clarke for Fifty Dollars. Of course you know that we can not get cash at Battleford without an order from Mr Clarke, so you will engineer things accordingly. Is there is any over from 2nd payment on lots please pay Mrs Taylor !0.00 in payment of an a/cct against Mrs Andrew Mowat and send me receipt. McNaughton has just arrived and I am sending this letter by him. I believe our lots will fetch a good figure soon, I hear our railroad is progressing. Write and tell me if you got the Power of Attorney all right. I am in a deuce of a hurry have been having a pretty good time all together etc etc. Yours sincerely J.E. Stewart"
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385 Corr - JE Stewart
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Letter to Harold Edgar Dewdney from Angus McKay :
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Fort Pitt N.W.T. Nov 15th 1884 - Harold Edgar Dewdney Lieutenant-Governor, Regina, N.W.T., Sir, I have the honor to request that you will be pleased to grant me a permit for Two gallons of Gin for medicurical[?] purposes. Enclosed herewith find one dollar for the licence fees. I have the honor to be Sir your obedient Servant, Angus McKay - I beg to recognized [?] the applicant [?]" written along side: "P.S. Should your honor be pleased to grant me the permit. Please forward it direct to Messrs Ballantyne Two [?] Winnipeg, Man AMcK"
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Date Created
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1884-11-15
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Angus McKay - Folder 2 - Box 2, usaskarchives:39379
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Letter to Angus McKay from William McKay :
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Carlton 17th Sept 1874. My dear Angus, Your brother arrived here alright on the [?] instant and I arrived here from Fort Pitt 3 days after. Mr Traill and family went up to Lac La Biche, his youngest child died of the Hooping Cough the next day after they arrived at Lac La Biche all his children had the Hooping Cough they caught it on the road between this and Fort Pitt. The poor little Molly that dies was very ill when they left For Pitt. I am sure you will all be sorry to hear of her death. She was such a lovely little child. Harriet feels the death of her Dear child very much. Mr Clarke is to start for Canada tomorrow morning and by him I enclose $10 Dollars to be divided between you and your 3 brothers for to use as pocket money. You can give your brothers what you think proper. I hope you will make good use of the money keep the largest portion for yourself. Trusting to hear from you by every chance and tell me how your self and brothers are getting on hoping to hear you are all well. and always advice your brothers to be good boys and tell them always to attentive to what their teachers tells them, tell Joe to be a good boy and try and learn his lessons well. Hoping to hear you are all well your Mother writes with much love to you all. I remain your ever affectionate Father W. McKay. William is still here and Thomas and his wife came here to day his little boy is quite well and getting big boy. W. McKay"
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385 Corr - McKay family - Father (Wm)
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Letter to Angus McKay from James McKay :
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Institution
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter on "Kennedy, Blanchard and McKay - Barristers, Attorneys and Solicitors, 16 Donaldson's Block, Main Street - Thos. Kennedy, C. Blanchard, Jas. McKay" letterhead dated December 21st 1886 in Winnipeg reading " Dear Angus, re Sinclair[?] NE 1/4 of 30 + S1/2 of SE 1/4 31-10-4W. Since last writing you I find that Elise Glader[?] to whom above lands were granted was the wife of Alexis Glader. I saw to Duck a few days ago when he stated that this woman was the wife of our [?] [?], this must be her second husband, otherwise she cannot be the person to whom above lands were granted. Kindly find this out before purchasing. The above lands are among those issued to the residents of St. Francois Xavier. Let me hear from you as soon as possible concerning this matter giving me all the particulars you can. Yours affect. brother James - Angus McKay Esq. Fort Pitt."
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Date Created
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1886-12-21
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McKay - Box 1 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - WB 1, usaskarchives:38818
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Letter to Angus McKay from Annie:
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Institution
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Riverside June 22nd/98 - My dearest Angus, We all arrived here safely on Saturday and in very good time, though it was a terrible last day. Elsie was so good never cried all the way, though she made up for it the next day. I went down town yesterday and got nearly all I wanted and went to the dentist - he stopped three teeth for me but said that the others would require a lot of attention before we could stop them, so sooner than leave them out. I have decided to stay another week, so don't expect us on Tuesday, as Harriet has begged me to stay two weeks and if you think you can manage that long write and tell me if you are all right. I had to get [?] another ring, as that was not worth fixing. I got the best waterproof they had at the Company's [?] Store it already it is [?] of much account but I had to take it as it was raining, and he just got them in time for we had a terrible storm just a few minutes after we got in and I never saw such heavy rain. The river has risen very high. Mr Traill is starting for the ranch today. Your mother looks well. The children are thoroughly enjoying themselves, and running about barefooted which they think great fun. I will write again next week and let you know when to expect us. It is blowing very hard today. I have to be at the dentists tomorrow at 2 o'clock, and I thought if it was a fine day I would take the children and get their photos taken. I did not get any letters by the Saturday train I am getting so concerned about them. I am sure you must be very lonely. Mr Goodfellows said was going down to see you. I saw old Gordon and he said to was going as far as Markley's today but I don't think he will ever get started and he goes on [?] Carrot River. Try and write by return mail so I shall know how you are getting on. They are all so kind here [?] I feel quite at home, how [?] best love from us all I remain dearest yr loving Annie"
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McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Letter to Angus McKay from James McKay:
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "If you can get a horse for me write to me as soon as possible - St. John's Coll. Nov 30th 1879 - My Dear Brother, I write you these few lines to let you know that we are all quite well down here. I have no news to tell you except that the Xmas Examinations are very close at hand. They are to commence on Friday the 5th [?] shall leave on Friday the 17th Joe and I are going to spend our Holidays at Mrs Inksters. I want you to do me a favor and that is to try and get me a nice riding Horse. I think you could easily get one from Papa. I do not like to ask him myself as perhaps he will not send me one. I would be very very glad if you could send me one, if possible something like your [?]. I could easily keep him down at Inksters as Willie said he will keep one for me if I got him. I could enjoy the Holidays a great deal better if I had a horse as long as he would be fit for riding. But the chief reason for my asking you to sent me a horse is this - Mr Matheson has been talking of taking a trip out to Saskatchewan next summer Holidays. He was telling that he would be very glad to see the country out there that we could easily go out if we had two horses. So that if you could possibly send one one I would be very much obliged. If you do not get one I would like it if you would kind send [?] in early spring where the traders come in. If you cannot get one from Papa ask Gilbert to send me one. Of course there is no need of my describing the kind of horse I would like, as you know I like to ride a good frisky one. If I do not go out to Saskatchewan next summer Holidays, I think I could go out far as Qu'Appelle to see Henry, that is if I had a horse, as I could easily go out with the Macdonalds. Hoping that will succeed and sending you and Kate and all the little ones best wishes love I am your aff Brother James - P.S. Please excuse the writing [?] as I am in a hurry. I shall write you by next mail."
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Angus McKay - Corresp with James
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Letter to Angus McKay from Charles Quinney:
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Oak Lake Manitoba Jen 6th 1887, My dear Mr McKay, your letter of April 8th has just reached me and I have also received a letter and a large batch of papers [?] you have had the kindness to reforward and thank you much for all. The Merchants Bank say the forwarded my Pass book to Pitt last Winter, but I have never received it and should very much like to find it, have you seen anything of it? We have been here 6 weeks and like the place and people very much. They have made application for me to be appointed their Clergyman here and by their their request I too have applied to the Executive Committee for the post, which will be decided after the Bishop's return. I have written to some of your clergy for letters Testimonials - the poor old Bishop promised me his [?] [?] which I refused, or rather I did not [?] to get it before I returned to England. You have [?] and been associated with me for some time and a live from your might stand well in every favour. My Wife and baby and niece and also two young gentlemen are with me on my place but the fact of not having our claims from the Govt. keeps us from making very much progress. I hope they will shortly cheer our hearts by paying us our losses. We have a very pretty place 3 miles West of Oak Lake Station and 300 yards from the Railway. We have on our place lots of wood, water, grass and tillable land, so as far as the location goes "our lives are cast in pleasant places", but we have neither horse nor cow nor are we likely to have until our funds increase. I have a garden with plenty of potatoes and vegetables in and about 4 acres of barley. I have also [?] the kitchen portion of my house and [?] a good well. So you seen our advances are working great. I had a trip to Regina last week on Lone Man's trial - I saw Mr Halpin there and he turned round and defended the Indian after giving previous evidence against him - Sakamou[?] said he was a prisoner and saw Lone Man, all the time the firing was going on and that Lone Man's uncontrollable horse brought him to fall over the Wounded Policeman. I made Sakamou[?] own that he carried a gun all the while he was in Camp and that he was at the fight at Cut Knife Hill. I have some little things to send to the Onion Lake Indians when I have an opportunity. I am glad to hear good news of the Mann's especially of Mr Mann's promotion. Please kindly remember us to them. You must think a great piles of your Moose, you ought to make a good price of it when you sell it. Our only pets are 1 Rooster, 5 Hens, 2 Ducks and I useless Dog. I had 2 Pigeons and one got away the 1st day and the other got out a few days after and I cut short his retreat with the gun. We have lots of game here but cannot get much just now. We had a very happy time with our friends in England, it was well worth 7 years in the North West to spend Six Months such as we had. Our baby will be 2 years on the 21st. Instant which we will be kept by all the Nobility as it is the Queen's Jubilee[?] the [?] is Boss of the whole outfit. He is really the biggest boy I ever saw for his age. Remember me kindly to Mr Duffren and Francois. I must now close with kind regards and every best wish in which wife heartily writes. Believe me, yours very sincerely Charles Quinney"
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385 Corr Charles Quinney
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Letter to Angus McKay from Joseph McKay:
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Institution
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Riverside Farm Prince Albert 6th Jan. 1897. Dear Angus, I received yours of the 10th [?] a few days ago, Mr Mitchell will let me have the land at 50cnts per acre clear, that is for us to pay the expenses of the Titles etc and any taxes that might be due on the land. Enclosed you will find blank form which you will please have filled in by the Treasurer of the school District and return to our brother James, I am starting for Montreal Lake tomorrow and will be back about the end of this month. Hoping you are all well. I am yours truly Jos. McKay"
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385 Corr - McKay family - Brother
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Letter to Angus McKay from Thomas Anderson :
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Institution
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter reading "Private - Hudson's Bay Company. Isle a la Crosse 27th March 1901 - My dear Angus, I find I have to send to G.L.[Green Lake] again to drop you a few lines. So McDougall did get back to [?] to meet the packet. I had a private letter from him he expects to get a change from this Dist soon will I cannot say in many ways the Dist won't be the looser [ie loser], he is by his management sending the Dist to the devil as fast as possible and remember even when he sees [?] cannot-but-see how his [?] is working would try and shift the blame on to other peoples shoulders. I will give you an instance - you know our instructions regarding debts. I write him giving him an instance of how his instructions are working after New Year. La Grippe and influenza broke out among the Indians here - the opposition had no flour and of course they came to one remember good times some of the best as Isle a la Crosse requesting one to give them flour on debt - of course I had to refuse according to instructions [?] and [?] sent and got in flour which they gave out in debt since then I have got very little furs from those Indians I wrote McDougall and mentioned the facts to him, he turns around and [?] one that I should have given those Indians provisions - now if I did so in the first place and some of them from some came in also were unable to pay one, then he would he the first - [?] - accuse me of giving advances to Indians against his instructions. McDougall is not a straight forward man by any means. He will always turn the blame on others shoulders and where credit comes in will soon take it himself. Now already boats for summer, freighting at this place I wrote him about getting a new [?] built - that he Outfit one in P.A. that he had, [?] down for me at G.L. large enough to bring down all or nearly all the Outfit, and as he said so I defended upon him he now writes [?] he was [?] when at Isle a la Crosse last that the boats were good for two summers yet and that I should have mentioned the subject to him last November what the devil did I know about the boats last fall they will sink in the Bay and remained there till we hauled them up before the Ice took. Then he says he told Old Vincent at Ilse a la Crosse to get boards sawn and dried to build a flat boat this Spring. [?] [?] Vincent who denies hearing McDougall mention anything on the subject. Now I suppose he will blame you for our freight not being all at G.L. He is an old fraud, he should retire. I have heard no very particular news form the outside world - [?] is accountant in Lake Superior District . I hear [?] the proposed pension will come into effect after in the H.B. Company meeting in London next July - I would [?] [?] bet that is what McD is waiting for. Bustin[?], Beecher, Hall, Milne and McDougall are all in Winnipeg God knows what they are all doing. Hall used to be in charge of British Columbia the "Western Department" it is now called British Columbia District and under charge of a clerk called Thompson who was at one time in charge of the Calgary store. There is great change predicted in the HB Service in the near future what they are I cannot say. I for one at all events am going to make a change for myself. With kind regards to Mrs McKay and hoping you are all well and wishing you a pleasant Spring, I remain, Yours truly, Thos Anderson"
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385 Corr - Thos. Anderson
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Letter to Angus McKay from J.E. Spence:
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Institution
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Letter on Hudson's Bay Company letterhead reading "June 9 1896 - Mr Angus McKay - Dear Sir, Will you kindly sign enclosed receipt for me to send to government so I can draw amt due on in trial held from last spring. I [?] you [?] I.O.U. which I shall redeem as soon as I get this money from Regina. It is necessary for me to enclose receipts with my [?] to Lieut-Gov. in order to collect - please do so at your earliest convenience and oblige yours truly J.E. Spence [?] Prince Albert - P.S. if you can send Sandy Fidler up to Carrot River this week. Tim Meyers will go with him to Frenchman South of [?] Lake to get those fixed so as to [?] right 23 [?] Stony Creek will do well [?] Timmy. I have worked it thoroughly."
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Date Created
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1896-06-09
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McKay - Box 1 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - WB 1, usaskarchives:38832
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Letter to Angus McKay from John E. Stewart:
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Institution
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "Fort Saskatchewan 10th February 1897 - My dear Angus, I wish to make you an offer regarding the payment of taxes on our town lots. As you are probably aware, I bought two lots from your brother Tom. Well I will give you a half interest in those two lots which will make a half share for each of us in five lots; if you will agree on your part to pay the taxes. I am a little in arrears but not much as you will see by the enclosed notice, the municipal taxes are about the same I think. In the meantime I am writing to broker to communicate with you before doing what he implies in the notice. I had intended writing to you before on this subject but have been putting it off to long, however I guess there will be time enough yet. Let me know as soon as you can what you think of my offer. Hoping you and the family are all well. I remain your faithfully, John E. Stewart"
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Call Number
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McKay - Box 1 - Angus McKay - Folder 2 - WB 1
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from [?]:
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Institution
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "Hudson Bay Co. Cumberland House 7th June 1894 - A. McKay Esq, H.B.Co. Fort La Corne, My dear Sir, Your man "Jerry Good[?]" has been paid in full - for all work done by him here. Your will of course settle for his trip with the mail at La Corne. I am yours [?] [?] McKayt for [?] - If Pete Flett goes through in one day from La Corne to P/Albert you can give him $1.00 and his [?] so as he can be in P. Albert in time for the outgoing mail on Tuesday night. Yrs. etc [?]"
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Date Created
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1894-06-07
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Call Number
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385 Corr - McKay family - Father (Wm), usaskarchives:40083
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from Albert Tate:
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Institution
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "Lesser Slave Lake 5th Jany 1882 - My dear Angus, Today I have taken a holiday and have been letter writing to all our school fellows on a subject which I know will be favorably considered by some. I have been thinking about our old Bishop + Head, Master of St. John's College and have come to the conclusion that if we the old St. John's Boys could manage to make him some kind of suitable present it would be the correct thing for us to do, as a slight token of our regard and esteem. I am sure the Bishop would receive such a gift, as one of the most valuable, that he ever received. Don't you think that by appointing some one, say S.P. Matheson whose position was central, so to speak we could manage to[crossed out] to whom we would address all our subscriptions and wishes as to what form the testimonial should take, the affair could be managed more easily. Mr. Matheson I am sure would enter heartily into the idea and be ready to do what is required. I hope you will consider this and write to me what you think and also write to all the boys in your line of correspondence. A Happy New Year to you and many of them. I wrote a long letter to you on the 21st last and have no more just now. I Remain Yours faithfully, Albert Tate"
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Call Number
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385 McKay - Corr Albert Tate
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from Strathcona and McRoyal :
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Institution
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "Hudson's Bay House. Montreal, Feby 19th 1900 - Jos. Fortescue McKay (Minor) - My dear Sir, I have the pleasure of handing you herewith statement of above account with "Private Cash" in my hands up to the 31st December, 1899 showing a Credit balance on that day of $139.54, and trust that it may prove correct and satisfactory. (With it is a memorandum of your Investments at the same date [crossed out]). As accounts have sometimes miscarried in transmission, will you kindly acknowledge receipt at your early convenience, and, Believe me, Yours faithfully, Strathcona and McRoyal [?] - Mr. Angus McKay c/o Hudson's Bay Co. Fort a la Corne"
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Date Created
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1900-02-19
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Call Number
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McKay - Box 1 - Angus McKay - Folder 2 - WB 1, usaskarchives:38999
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from James McKay:
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Institution
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "St. John's College Jany 29th/82 - Dear Angus, Here I am again back to the College, we came back on Monday and are once more in full swing with our studies. I received your last letter yesterday morning and was happy to find that the studs pleased you and that you had safely received them. I suppose you will be prepared to hear that there has been another marriage among the Inksters [?] that of William to Miss Maggie Tait, a niece of Robert Tait of St. James', the event took place this Holidays, sometime about the 19th of Jan. We had an excellent time in the way of dancing &c. Will is now out in Braut[?] on his own Farm which is about 35 miles from Winnipeg. I suppose you have not yet heard that Duncan Christie is dead, the poor fellow died about the 3rd of this month, he was as you may have heard down in Aiken[?] where Rorie Ballentyne is. Mr Laue[?] of St. James' who also went to the south for his health and returned about two weeks ago, died yesterday at one o'clock. The old gentleman had been sick for a long time. Colin Inkster's baby, a little boy born about three weeks ago, also died last Sunday, Colin has been very unfortunate with his children, this being the fifth he has lost. I received another letter from Albert Gale yesterday, I see he is still in the Hudson Bay and is doing well. He also writes that Harriet has had a little girl and that she and the baby are doing splendidly, that she intends to bring Walter and Willie to school this coming summer. You are always accusing me of writing short letters so I better stop now or I'll be writing a long one. I am yrs affectionately, James"
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Call Number
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Angus McKay - Corresp with James
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from J. Fortescue :
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Institution
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "Hudson's Bay Company Moose Factory 22nd June 1890 - My dear Angus, The packet just got here only yesterday and I got all your letters from Jany to April - I bribe our Appleton man to take this up to the [?] otherwise [?] not be able to write for a month. How glad were we to hear that our [?] girl was safe over her first tumble and danger, and that you were the proud and happy parents of a thumping boy. It is most wonderful that she got over it so easily. No doubt the healthy life she has been leading had much to do with it. So you got my letter in time to give it my name. Was [?] [?] in saying I thought you had slightly miscalculated the time, I was quite sure he would be born early in April, but we never thought it have come the last day but on [?] March. I assure you we are all happy and relieved and congratulate you both and wish the little mortal, all happiness and prosperity and hope he may be your comfort and support when you come to be old. Give my girl a good kiss for me, and my grandson to fancy my being a grandfather, I don't feel a bit like one, not more than I did before. Is there a postal savings bank at Prince Albert yet. If so I was thinking I might endow the young [?] at once with a Savings Bank account which might accumulate til he comes of age and be something for him then worth having. Ask Annie which she would prefer that or the usual cup or spoon [?] and let me know by June packet there is plenty of time to write after you get this. And now good bye god bless you both all though I say I [?] write more fully by mail meanwhile with all love, Your affec father in law, J. Fortescue"
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Call Number
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385 Business Correspondence
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from J.B. Parker:
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Institution
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "Prince Albert July 24th 1886 - My dear McKay, The venerable Archdeacon George McKay has just returned from Battleford, bringing me your welcome letter, I smoiled a regular 8 x 10 smoile, and laughed much when I had read through it. You are a regular wag, you must have been reading "Mark Twain" and the "Detroit Free Press". I am very glad to hear you are all OK and personally I must congratulate you on the very neat and comprehensive manner in which you presented the closing accounts for Fort Pitt. As far as I understand Mac is going to be all solid with Miss R at least he is engaged to her, and is only waiting for her father's consent (quite an item) to make her his missus and go in for all such sentiment as "Two souls with but a single thought" "Two hearts may beat as one" (?) happy state of bliss divine, Elysian fields of individuals thought etc all loom up before one eyes on such meditated repose etc etc I may here inform you that I have no further connection with the boot business. I suppose you have really met your fate somewhere, you expose yourself I think by your persistent reticence under such circumstances I think there must be a soft spot for a certain Mrs Angus, and to quote Longfellow: You are in love with an ideal, A creature of your own imagination, A child of air; an echo of your heart, And Like a lily on the river floating, She floats upon the river of your thoughts. Since you left us I have been very much in love three or four times, and I may say I am in that happy predicament at present. Thought it may not last long, but I notice such a state of bliss etc does not affect ones appetite or one "drinky-[?]" but we are all teetoalers down here. There is so much boozing round with this damned cider, that a fellow has to draw the line somewhere, and don't you think it right Sir. Mr Clarke has gone down for another trip to Winnipeg; he may be away about 1 month all told. Mr Jim is down here, all hunky, has been getting into some trouble about a horse he got at Regina, turned out to be a rebels or somebody's. Mr. T McKay got back from Pelly last Saturday. We are all pretty well down here, just as usual and "useful" - lots of work, closing up O.1885 etc such as you know always happens at this festive period. Miss Winnie McLean is here again to attend as bridesmaid at the wedding of her sister to Wilton; the consummation of their happiness is to take place on 11th August. Very merry thanks for you remarks re sympathy, perseverance etc re our cricket club etc, which we hardly reciprocate. Poor MacIntyre has lost his mother she died June 29 at Montreal just the day he was here. How do you get on with Commodore Sheets? He has recently brought a tooth brush and a bottle of pomade and chews a higher grad of tobacco so he is just A1. We have had quite a discussion here re the mail robbery, details of which you will see in the P.A. Times (Thunderer) whether on man with a rifle could halt and tie up 3 men? or whether the 3 men were ought not to have turned round and arrested the highwayman and brought him to P Albert - opinions differ. We had a rather enjoyable party on Monday evening last - we got the loan of Hughes' house and a select distinguished party had their Midsummer Ball. I am rather afraid we shall soon be losing the Rev Mr McWilliams and his estimable family as his three years are up for his stay here, and he desires to return to dear old Ontario. Socially alone, they will be much missed, and as regards the organ playing Sunday school teaching they will be very much missed in the Church. I believe you [?] shy of Presbyterian Church ladies, but it is your lots. The crops round here are all gone to I, literally burnt up. Tom Miller, Rennie Plaxton, and a few may have fair crops, but the greater party will not get their seed back and I am afraid there is a pretty hard winter in stores for some unfortunate farmers. There is not Northern stuff in yet, we are expecting the pieces by next steamer and don't you think it is getting devilish late. Charlie goes up to Carlton to boss the shipping I believe. We are making a regular Prince Albert man out of Charlie, and in due time Carlton will be effaced from his memory. I send you up a bundle of the latest papers; you will see some really brilliant and original things in the "Detroits", though there may not be much food for reflection, they may help you pass a spare hour. With my kindest regards to you my dear boy, I remain, Yours very sincerely Joseph B. Parker"
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Call Number
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385 Corr - JB Parker
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Title
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Saskatchewan Rover Round Table Moot invitation letter
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Institution
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Shell Lake Museum
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Description
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Letter addressed to all Rover Scouts inviting them to a Round Table Moot at Pike Lake Saskatchewan on May 20th 1961
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Call Number
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shelllake:18
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Title
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Letter to Postmaster at Shell Lake Post Office from J. Ross Paisley
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Institution
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Shell Lake Museum
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Description
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Letter addressed to the Postmaster at Shell Lake Post Office from J. Ross Paisley who used to teach at Shell Lake in the 1920's - included photographs - now all framed together
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Call Number
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shelllake:111
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from St. John's College:
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Institution
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "St. John's College, Winnipeg, November 1, 1888. Dear Sir, For a long time there has been a desire to bring the old Pupils of St. John's College and its Schools, including the Red River Academy under Mr. Macallum, into closer relation with their Alma Mater, and to give them, when members of Senate, representation on the Council of the College. With these objects the enclosed Statues have been enacted. The Council has passed a Grace, on the recommendation of the College Board, granting you under Statute 20 the title of Associate in Arts, and declaring you eligible as a member of Senate. In order to have the privileges of a member of Senate your name should be on the College Boards. It is necessary for this that you pay to me for the Steward of the College either $15.00 for life or $1.00 annually. We should be glad if you saw your way to make yourself a member for life, as the sum so received are at present, after meeting payments connected with these Statutes, to be set apart for the Library of the College. I am, faithfully yours, John Grisdale, Secretary of St. John's College. Address: The Very Rev. The Dean of Rupert's Land, The Deanery"
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Date Created
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1888-11-01
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Call Number
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McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 5 - WB 1, usaskarchives:39180
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from Geo. D. Northgraves:
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Institution
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "Prince Albert, Apr 21/86 Mr. Angus McKay - Dear Sir, Your letter 25th just came to hand and your mention of having written me before if [?] never received however I forward you your [?] by this mail which I hope you will receive all right. Respectfully yours, Geo. D. Northgraves"
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Date Created
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1886-04-21
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Call Number
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McKay - Box 1 - Angus McKay - Folder 2 - WB 1, spcoll:8439
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from R.B. Gordon:
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Institution
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "Lieutenant Governors Office, Regina, N.W.T., 12th March 1889 - Sir, Under the Ordinance regulating returns by Justices of the Peace (Chapter 44 of the Revised Ordinances) it is provided that every Justice of the Peace shall quarterly in or before the second Tuesday in the months of March, June, September, and December in each year make a return to the Lieutenant Governor of all cases tried before him for the preceeding three months and remit all fines collected. Please forward the returns no due on this enclosed forms by return mail. Any Magistrate failing to comply with the provisions of the Ordinance is liable to a penalty of one hundred dollars. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your Obedient Servant, R.B. Gordon, Secretary to Lieutenant Governor"
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Date Created
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1889-03-12
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Call Number
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McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 3 - WB 1, usaskarchives:39039
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from N. Robertson:
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Institution
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "Registered Cable Address "Royal Trust" - Address All Letters to The Company. - The Royal Trust Company Montreal 30th September 1901 - Angus McKay, Esq c/o Hudson's Bay Co. Green Lake, Sask. N.W.T. - Dear Sir, We beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 5th inst. enclosing your Power of Attorney as Guardian of your Minor son, Joseph Fortescue McKay, for which we are obliged. Yours faithfully, N. Roberson Manager."
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Date Created
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1901-11-30
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Call Number
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McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 3 - WB 1, usaskarchives:39043
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from [?] MacFarlane:
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Institution
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading " Private - Hudson's Bay Company. Cumberland House 2 April 1894 - My Dear Mr McKay, Your letter of 17 March got here three days before the mail - they were certainly a long time on the way! I am surprised that Captain Dunlop does not [?] up - he must surely be close at hand by this time! I long for more and later news! The new priest started for Pelican [?] last week. Mr [?] Crumm and Corporal Connor accompanied him on some Scrip Business. Major Colton certainly made a wonderfully quick trip to La Corne and Prince Albert. I wish he had been able to visit the [?] Indian Reserve when he was here. I guess you'll find the spring late enough. We have had a very large quantity added to the previous enormous pile, since my [?] was here, and there has been no thaw yet, altho' the weather is mild today. I hope the Indian will exert themselves fully this spring in hunting [?], Bear and Beaver. As the Indian often is this spring, calling in the Indians from their hunts to their Reserves in order to [?]! I [?] there would be many Musquash[?] [?] for Bob [?] shen he comes down after the ice! If that man does not later regret his folly, I shall be very much astonished. He [?] not make a fortune if he [?] the bulk of the river [?] [?] [?]! I earnestly hope your Indians may pay up and do well in wiping out all debt balances this spring. [?] come out well this outfit, I anticipate no trouble in getting an increase of [?] for the next contract. I am going in hard for this in one time. I know when to do so, while those asked Mr McDougall to ouftit my accommodations. When the Indians put down crops or [?] work hard, I presume that they receive - i.e. the workers more [?] than is enter in Mr Gordon's list? Thanks for his attention and kind regards to him at the same time. If the Government give due attention to Tariff Reform and [?] Scrip (I wish you would write strongly to Mr MacDonnell on this scrip questions for I know what promises here made and not [?] in 1891 and this will lose many votes - perhaps the Seat itself!). I believe Mr MacDonnell would beat Newlands[?] or any of the [?]: [?] maybe otherwise under different circumstances. In future I must again remind you that Liquor coming for Carter in this District, from the H.B.Coy, Prince Albert, which I have freshly sanctioned, this only should be forwarded here by the Mail Carriers, or other H.B. conveyance. [?] [?] that one must refer to these orders. I can trust Horace, McDonald, King, Houston[?], Halcron, McLear, Haight and Beatty with liquor - but some of the others cannot have any without using it up as quickly as they possibly can - and to the neglect too often of their duty to the Company! This is [?] [?] the same very annoying and unpleasant to me. With kind regards to Mrs McKay Yours ever sincerely [?] MacFarlane. A McKay Esq."
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Call Number
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385 Corr - MacFarlane
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from W.E. Traill:
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Institution
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "Riverside 29 August 1894 - Dear Angus, I do not often take up the [?] to inflict you but will do so now as Harriet says she owes your wife a letter, she found one nearly finished which she wrote weeks ago. First she tells me that she is afraid she did not acknowledge the [?] which had only one fault. She has been [?] poorly lately. She was in here two or three days with a bad cold and now again with Lumbago. She is mending however. We intended sending down the Bear Skin by steamer but were so busy we forgot. I will however take it down when I go the shoot with you, as I have not forgotten your River invitation [?]. What time would suit you best, if you are still of the same mind? I want to buy from you a couple of moose skins over and above the Bear Skin - that is if you will sell them for $7.00 each in Cash. I am going to [?] Ethel with me when I go. We are all busy as nailers. Walter has been making hay on the w side of the River. He is now back and we are all [?]. The crop this year is light. I think mine is good as my neighbors or perhaps a trifle better. My fodder is not all I could wish, but we leave all kinds of vegetables, tomatoes, cucumbers, squashes and etc etc. I have not seen the M.L.A. since his return from Regina. I was in attendance at the synod and was appointed a delegate to attend the provincial synod to be held in Winnipeg next year. All will [?] if they pay our expenses. If Mrs McKay wants greet tomatoes for pickling let me know. I am writing in a hurry as I have yet to go down and post this. The girls have begun to attend school again. Ethel cannot go just now until her mother is better. I saw your mother and sister the other day. They were well. Give our [?] kind regards to your wife and accept the [?] yourself. Ever yours faithfully, W.E. Traill"
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Call Number
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McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title
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Letter from Angus McKay to [?]:
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Institution
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter from Angus McKay to [?] of Prince Albert dated March 9th 1899 from La Corne, Sask - "Dear Sir, As you are still owing $9.00 being your one third share of the expenses for sending out North[?] last April, an account of which I at least[?] twice sent to Wm. Morrison McKay, and would like you to send me the following on the account of satisfactory - 2 Bottle [?] [?] [?], 1 " " [?] [?] Compound, 1 " " of the best spring [?] you care recommend, [?] the trail courier Mr Nick Neil will call for [?] down for me. Yours truly, Angus McKay"
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Date Created
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1899-03-09
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Call Number
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McKay - Box 1 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - WB 1, usaskarchives:38777
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from Henry McKay :
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Institution
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "Fort Ellice Dec. 23rd/74 - My dear Brother, As Wm [?] will be starting for Winnipeg tomorrow morning I now take the opportunity of writing you a few lines. I have received your letter by Mr. Clarke in which I was glad to hear that you were all well and enjoying yourselves. I also received a letter from Papa, in which he states that Thomas has found all his horses and heard also of another which he thinks is my mare. Mr. McDonald is not at home just now he is off up to Pelly, but will be here for New Year. George is now at Green Lake along with the young Parson. He is doing nothing but traveling all the time and enjoying himself in all respects. Tom is sending him up a horse for his use up there so I think he will enjoy himself pretty well. There has been quite a great deal of sickness up here during the last few months back with the fever but However so far all are once more beginning to straighten up and I hope the next time I write you I will be able to tell you that all is well. I believe that Thomas' little boy is a regular little dancer. There is quite a town rising[?] down the river at the Bridge. Old [?] is the Mayor and Papewash his Secretary. Young Chaska ([?]) we generally get him to go and see our traps. I have now killed 6 foxes and one crop. So far I have enjoyed myself pretty well. We have had an awful game of foot Ball this evening and I feel pretty tired after it. I have written to all my friends to received quite a lot of letters by them. I am sorry I haven't time to write to the rest of you but I hope you will all write me as I would like to see how you are all getting along at School. Mrs McDonald received a letter from John Archer the other day and I was surprised to see how well he wrote. You can tell Gilbert and James I will write them by the next chance and Joe too. I may also tell you that the packet from Fort Garry will be starting on the 10 or 15 of January so you must take all your letters to Fort Garry Post Office - I must now close this shortly now with kind love to you all and wishing you a happy New Year and Pleasant winter. I remain, Your dear Brother, Henry McKay"
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Call Number
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385 Corr - McKay family - Brother
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from [?] Indian Agent:
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Institution
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "No. 589, Indian Office, Battleford, N.W.T. Jany 28th 1880 - Dear Sir, Enclosed please find cheque No. '305' for $5.00/100 in payment of acct fort for [?] shoes supplied to Donald McIvor. Please sign enclosed triplicate receipt and return to [?] Office at your earliest convenience. Yours very truly, [?] Indian Agent &c. - Angus McKay Esq. H.B.Coy. Carlton"
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Date Created
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1880-01-28
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Call Number
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Angus McKay - Folder 2 - Box 2, usaskarchives:39364
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from Walter Traill:
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Institution
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Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "Kinistino 15th June 1898 - Dear Uncle, Enclosed is a receipt for the money you were good enough to lend me. I am giving you a security [?] some of my cattle and of course will not sell any without advising you of my intention of doing so. I was [?] sorry after I saw you that I did not ask for the 200.00 which you were at that time willing to lend. If you are still of the same mind I would ask for fifty more. I have about 125.00 due me this fall [?] if crops are not good I will not get the whole amount at once and I would like to be on the safe side I can give you security some way as on first amount. Father is at present on a visit home and will not be bacvk for a week. Our cattle are all looking well I think it would be hard to get a better looking lot of cattle at this time of the year. There has been no increase in your stock recently but I am pretty sure all the [?] are in calf. My old friend John paid us another visit recently and gave his grandchild some bear meat (dried). The fear was very poor and as a consequence the meat was of not much value. An Indian from Stoney Creek country stuck here the other day on his way to Battleford. While here he went on a hunt and killed a moose and young one. I purchased some meat from him and we friend it very good indeed. I would like to have sent some to you [?] but the [?] is too far, however I got some of it dried and will take that in. Wife and children are all well. The baby is as good as young[?] as one could wish for. He wakes up a little too soon in the morning but has not kept us awake for five minutes during the night so far. With love to Aunt Annie and the children from Harriet and self I am your affectionate nephew, Walter Traill - I have put down the cattle as their present harvest lowest possible value"
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Call Number
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McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title
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Letter to Angus McKay from G.S. Davison:
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Institution
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Description
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Letter reading "Reference No._ Hudson's Bay Company's Office. Prince Albert 5 Jan 1888 Saskatchewan. Dear Angus, Ou. 2 Nov 87 you gave J.K. Simpson 64.00 Cash and omitted to charge same in his servants acct sent me. I must caution you to be very very careful in all accts especially where cash in concerned be sure that everything is charged up. You will be astounded at the quantity of blark forms and going up they be at the [?] however we have to feel the up and do our best. Nothing new here. With kind regards, Yours faithfully, Geo Davison"
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Date Created
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1888-01-05
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Call Number
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385 Corr - GS Davison, usaskarchives:39809
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