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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Kate:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from G.S. Davison:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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?"
Call Number: 385 Corr - G.S. Davison

Title: Agreement between John E. Stewart and Angus McKay:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Document reading "Know all men by these presents that I John E. Stewart of Prince Albert in the North West Territories Clerk for [?] good causes and considerations have made constituted and appointed and by these Presents do make constitute and appropriate Angus McKay of Prince Albert aforesaid clerk my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to make sale and convey or otherwise dispose of all and singular those certain parcels or tracts of land [?] lying and being in Prince Albert aforesaid and being lots number seventeen (17) eighteen (18) and nineteen (19) in Block Three (3) as shewn on on a map or plan of the said town drawn by Montaque Aldous D.L.S. date the Twenty ninth day of April as 1882 a copy of which is duly filed in the Registry Office in and for the District of Prince Albert and all my interests herein and [?] receipts for the purchase money and [?] seal and execute and as my act and deed, acts and deeds, deliver good sufficient and valid deed of conveyance and assurance for conveyance the said premises or any part thereof to any purchaser or purchasers at the same his her or their heirs and [?] with power to permit the purchase money or any part thereof to remain unpaid for whatever time and upon whatever security my said attorney shall [?] safe and proper. And also for me and in my name to commence and prosecute any action or action, suit or suits as well as all personal and mixed or otherwise in any court of law or Equity in the said Territories in relation to the said premises and the same to prevent and follow or discontinue as my said attorney shall outfit. And generally for me and in my name to do perform and execute all and whatsoever shall be requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully and effectively to all interests and purposes as I myself or could do if personally present hereby promises to ratify and confirm all and whatsoever my said attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done by value of these presents. In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this twenty second day of August is the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-three. Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of A McKay - John E. Stewart" with red seal at right
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from William McKay :
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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"
Call Number: 385 Corr - McKay family - Father (Wm)

Title: Employment agreement between Angus McKay and The Hudson's Bay Company :
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Employment agreement between Angus McKay and The Hudson's Bay Company dated November 24 1906 at Prince Albert Saskatchewan for a three year term at the rage of 120 pounds per annum
Call Number: 385 Business Correspondence

Title: Letter, envelope and return envelope for Henderson's Directory :
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Henderson's Manitoba Directory. Dear Sir, - Will you please revise the attached copy for the next edition of the Directory, by marking out the names of the all who have left, and adding the names of all businesses and professional men in your town, and return the same at your earliest convenience in the enclosed stamped envelope, and oblige. yours truly, The Henderson Directory Co." with original envelope reading "If Not Delivered Return To Box 278 Winnipeg, Man. Henderson Directory Co. Established 1879." addressed to "Fort a la Corne Sask" stamped "Post Master" with date stamps reading "Regina 1 Oct 23 96 Assa" and "Prince Albert 1 Oct 24 96 Sask" with return envelope addressed to Henderson Directory Co., P.O. Box 278, Winnipeg" with 1 cent postage"
Call Number: 385 Business Correspondence

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Joseph McKay:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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"
Call Number: 385 Corr - McKay family - Brother

Title: Postcard receipt from the Dominion Express Company:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Postcard receipt reading "Canada Post Card - The Address To Be Written On This Side. A McKay Prince Albert N.W.T." with once cent postage and date stamp reading "TROY FE25 [?]"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 5 - WB 1

Title: Postcard for Angus McKay from M.E. Tyrrell :
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Postcard reading "Canada Post Card The Address To Be Written On This Side - Angus McKay Esq. Fort a la Corne Sask, Canada" with once cent postage and date stamp reading "New Edinburgh 2 Feb 25 99 Ont"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from J.B. Parker:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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"
Call Number: 385 Corr - JB Parker

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Walter Traill:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from C. Garson:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Carlton march 22nd 1884 - Dear Angus, Yours of the 15th Feb came to hand all [?]. I had a letter from Davison on Saturday and he says that the Company's mill was burned to the ground on the evening of the 18th and they saved a good deal of stuff out of her about 1000 bush wheat and 40 sacks of flour was burned the machinery is all useless except the boiler they think it might go again the fire only lasted about an hour and a half have not heard any thing as to the cause but I believe it started in the upper story or roof. I expect that you will have seen the Governor before you get this as he is to come from Edmonton down the river. The spring packet has just come in from the north I had a letter from McIntyre. Franklyn and Scott they are kicking and Scott has gone and taken to himself a wife (hurrah) how's that for high it does not do for engaged young ladies to come in amongst the H.B. young me I see a letter fro him addressed to you so I suppose he will give you all the particulars. McIntyre is writing for more cartridges also Franklyn they will keep a team of Horses hauling out to them the clock was taken to arrive at Prince Albert by Mr Clark I told him who it was from I have written to Quappelle about the gun should it arrive in time to send out by [?] I will forward it. Davison says he is going to Canada to get married after Mr Clarke's arrival he wants to sell some of his town lots cheap to raise the needful do you want any? as for my self I am going to try double harness this spring if I can get liberty from the Governor and find any one fool enough to [?] to. Word has also come by the packet that J.A. Brown who went out to McKenzie River last summer died of congestion of the lungs on the 16th of January. Poor fellow his race has been short. We have been doing very little int he trading this last 2 months but now as the warm weather is on I hope we may be able to do a little better the snow is almost all gone here and water on the river. I had a letter from Guss[?] by the winter Packet him and Littleberry was both at Chipewyan I will [?] up all the old novels around and send to him Littleberry is expecting his wife out this summer so Athabasca is going to take the lead in society. Remember me to Stanley and tell him he should draw back the skin on the tower hold of the canon when he goes to fire it off again. The Prince Albert Merchants are finding winter pretty hard it is very dull down there. I am glad to hear that Gilbert is started out afresh he will get along alright. The Indian Agent had a lot of Indians hauled up for gambling last week. [?] fined them $1.00 each and [?] they don't like it a little old Mistawasis is very unpleased about it. Hoping to hear from you soon again. With best wishes I remain Yours faithfully C. Garson"
Call Number: 385 Corresp - Garson

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from G.S. Davison:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Hudson's Bay Company's Office, Reference No._ Private, Prince Albert 26th Feb 1886 Saskatchewan. My dear Angus, Your letters of Jan 29th and 13th [?] reached me lasting evg. I am glad to hear [?] Stanley had got back so soon, and that you will make him work. There is a big lot of work here still, and since the Gov went away I have my hands full all the time. We have had very gay times during the past week. Tuesday the Citizens gave a Banquet to Mr Clarke in the Club. There was a fine lot of men there, and everything passed off so well the Gov made a capital speeck and was applauded to the roof poor Parker got very tight and fell off the steps. We had an awful time getting him home bot he and Giveen[?] sang songs for the party there was plenty of Grog. Wednesday night there was a party at the Stewarts (they have moved into their new house near Tom's) we had lots of dancing and a grand supper everyone was pleased with the affair. Thursday the Band had a Concert in the Theatre hall the place was crowded to the doors, and was a success. Friday Big Party at Flett's[?] given by the [?] we all went up but did not have much of a time as the place was crowded our dear friend Willie Taylor was there, and show like [?] a Cowel there were very little Grog, we all went home early no on the worse of wear. Saturday, Tom gave a dinner to the Curling Club, and a queer mob they are they had the dinner in the Club the dinner was the result of a match in which Tom was the loser. We have a very Golly evening I was at Clarke's as usual on Sunday the house seemed dull without the Governor and Mrs. Florence. I hope you will be able to send us your Transfers soon as I am in hopes of getting away when Mr Clarke gets back from the East. I have applied for 6 weeks leave. I will attend to your request about Mr Leunaus[?] books. With kind regards, Yours faithfully, G.S. Davison"
Call Number: 385 Corr - G.S. Davison

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Geo. H. Gibson:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Address to The Woodlands, Newton-Le-Willows, Lancashire, Dec 5th 84 - Dear Angus, McConnell and I arrived in Glasgow quite safe three weeks ago after rather a tedious voyage. I was frightfully sick all the way I have not seen Mr. since we landed, but heard from him he is coming to spend a short time with me in Januayr. I am enjoying myself very much and think that the change will do me a great deal of good. I found my brothers and all very well and successful, and very anxious to see me which was very gratifying to me. I left word with Mr. Clinkskill about the renting of my house at Onion Lake but I have thought over the matter and would prefer to sell to you so will you kindly write, and let me know what price you could give. I hope you will write to me and give me the news. I shall leave for home in the Spring when I hope to find you all well, remember me to McDonald and tell him that he must consider this the telegram I promised and shall expect a long letter from him, also to Francois and Bon Homme and any inquiring friends with best wishes. I remain Yours Sincerely, Geo. H. Gibson. - To Angus McKay Esq. Fort Pitt."
Call Number: Angus McKay - Folder 2 - Box 2

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Hillyard Whitechild[?]:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Duck Lake 7 Feb 1893 - Angus McKay Esq. Fort a la Corne - Dear Sir, The understated[?] are two parcels of land belonging to Mr. Stewart [?] and which we are anxious to sell "big"[?] - S 1/2 of S 1/2 11 T 46 21 E 2nd Meridian and 160 aces. [?] 10 chain 75 links of fractural N 1/4 14, 9 links of frac. 23 and westerly 10 chain 79 link of S 1/2 of frac. 26 of the Saskatchewan River. T. 48, 20 [?] 2nd meridian in all 169 93/100 acres - Both these parcels are near Fort a la Corne one has [?] renter[?] which are occupied by Peter Turner. If you know any person who would be likely to buy the land or rent the buildings we should be glad if you would communicate with us and which we would consider a great favor. Yours truly, Hillyard Whitechild[?] For. [?] [?].
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 4 - WB 1

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from William Kennedy:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Octr 14th 1879 - My dear old Angus, I hope that you will forgive me for not sending you the razors before now, but I really could not help it I had to wait till Donaldson got his new stock of goods out as they had not got any razors when I first went there and I could not get them anywhere else. I hope you will be pleased with them. They were about the best that they had. They cost $5.00. I will get you a strap for them if you wish. Write by next mail and tell me if you wish for one, and I will get it. I enjoyed my trip immensely coming back. The day that we left Carlton we went 102 miles - 10 miles on this side of Humboldt. We caught [?] Brass up 4 miles on this side of South Branch and I rode on horseback all day from there. I tell you I was pretty tried, and rather sore in my posterior extremities in the evening. However next morning I jumped on horseback again and we arrived at Touchwood Hills that night. We met Jockey in the morning soon after we left camp, along with his carts. From Touchwood Hills, Mr. McDonald went to Qu'Appelle with Joe, and [?] and I went straight on to wait for him at Pheasant Creek we slept one night without a tent, in the midst of a thunderstorm, and we got pretty well soaked. However next day we went on and just arrived at Pheasant Plain about two hours before Mr. McDonald. We got to Ellice on the Fifth day after leaving Carlton From Ellice I came down with Matthew Cook to the Portage. I had any acct. of shooting on this side of Ellice. I never saw the ducks so thick before and one afternoon killed no less than thirty-seven and that was just as I was going along the road too - From the Portage I came to Winnipeg by steamer and walked home from there, having been sixteen days on the road and having been absent exactly seven weeks Those were the pleasantest holidays I think I ever spent and I often wish that they would come back again. I am sure you must have been delighted to see Rorie this fall - He got back last Sunday night I have not seen him yet though I suppose you saw Mowat, as he was going up to Edmonton How was he at all? Taylor and Stewart had a great old time of it I expect. Mr. Clarke was here last week some time. I think he is now down to Canada to see Larry. I just got back in time to see Larry before he went only two days before his departure - How are the Taylors getting on at Carlton? And now Angus, as I have no more news I will close. Mary thanks for your kindess to me last summer. Your very affect-ate friend, Wm. Kennedy"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2

Title: Postcard receipt from the International News Company:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Post card reading "Postal Card - One Cent United States of American - This Side Is For The Address Only - Mr A McKay Fort a la Corne, Sask, N.W.T. Canada" with date stamp reading "New York NY Dec 22 630 PM '97"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 5 - WB 1

Title: Postcard receipt from the International News Company:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Postcard reading "Postal Card - One Cent - United States of American. This Side Is For The Address Only. Mr Angus McKay Fort a la Corne Saskatchewan, N.W.T. Canada" with date stamp reading "New York Nov 21 830 PM 96"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 4 - WB 1

Title: Manitoba Free Press invoice:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Invoice from Manitoba Free Press to Angus McKay for $7.10 owing for subscription to Manitoba Weekly Free Press from February 5th 1881 to November 29th 1883
Call Number: McKay - Box 1 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - WB 1

Title: Postcard receipt for Angus McKay from The Illustrated London News:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Postcard reading "Postal Card - Once Cent. United States of America - This Side Is For The Address Only - Angus McKay Esq Fort a la Corne Sask N.W.T. Cana" with Jefferson once cent postage stamped over with "7" and date stamp reading "New York Dec 2 630PM 95"
Call Number: 385 Business Correspondence

Title: Reminisceneces of the Riel Rebellion of 1885: As Told By Old Timers of Prince Albert and District Who Witnessed Those Stirring Days
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Book entitled "Reminiscences of the Riel Rebellion of 1885 As Told By Old Timers of Prince Albert and District Who Witnessed Those Stirring Days" - compilation of reprinted articles from the Prince Albert Daily Herald in 1935 about the Riel Resistance
Call Number: McKay - Box 1 - Reminicences of Riel Rebellion of 1885

Title: Postcard receipt from the International News Company:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Postcard reading "Postal Card - One Cent - United States of American. This Side Is For The Address Only. Angus McKay, Fort a la Corne, Sask. N.W.T., Cana" with date stamps reading "New York, N.Y. Nov 15 730 PM '97" and "NY 11.16 97 330 AM 97"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 4 - WB 1

Title: Postcard receipt from the Ingram Brothers:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Postcard reading "Postal Card - One Cent - United States of American - This Side Is For The Address Only - Mr. Angus McKay Fort a la Corne Sask Canada"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 4 - WB 1

Title: Postcard renewal reminder for Angus McKay from The Illustrated London News:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Postcard reading "Postal Card One Cent. United States of America - This Side Is For Address Only. Angus McKay H.B.Co. Fort La Corn, Sask B.C. Canada"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 5 - WB 1

Title: Mutual Reserve Fund Life Assocation form and envelope:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Form from the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association dated New York May 22 1894 reminding Angus McKay of Fort a la Corne that his $15 payment for his $5000 insurance policy is due on June 12 1894 - with return envelope
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 5 - WB 1

Title: Invoice for Angus McKay from R.J. Hunter:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Invoice reading "Corner King and Church Streets, Toronto, July 10 1884 Mr Angus McKay, Fort Carlton - Bought R.J. Hunter, Merchant Tailor and Importer of Woolens and Gents' Furnishings. Interest at the Rate of 10% on Overdue Accounts - 1 [?] Suite 28.00, Postage 1.30 - $29.30 - Dear Sir, the above is this day sent per mail care of yourself direct to Fort Carlton where you will receive it in due course. Hoping you will find everything satisfactory, I am, Yours truly, R.J. Hunter"
Call Number: McKay - Box 1 - Angus McKay - Folder 2 - WB 1

Title: Envelope from the City of Prince Albert:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Envelope with "City of Prince Albert" on front and 3 cent stamp - state stamp reads "Prince Albert Aug 2 2 PM 1947 Sask."
Call Number: 385 Corr - Fathers Teston and Rapert

Title: Postcard from Western Field and Stream :
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Postcard reading " Postal Card - One Cent - United States of America. This Side Is For The Address Only. Angus McKay, Fort a la Corne, Sask, N.W.T." with date stamp reading "St. Paul Nov 11 7-PM 1897 Minn"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 4 - WB 1

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Geo. Davison:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Dear Angus, Your note at hand couldn't fix the transfer this [?] servants accts. all closed. I will what can be done Will you kindly procure for me 2 or 3 [?] Myrtle Navy Tobacco don't purchase it unless it is real T x B article. See letters stamped on each plug you know I say the what ye call [?] are lively etc. Business in the shape of writing up blotters is too lively. I am anxiously awaiting your return, and truly admire your talent for spinning out work. Nothing new. The current dwelling house has at last been demolished and the language of the Prophet fulfilled etc. With kind regards I am Yours Faithfully, Geo. Davison - I have sent to Fort Garry for 2 Galls. of Brandy - Hurrah!" written in red ink: "Oh come now I say Carlton 10 June - Don't forget the tobacco send it down first chance and ask your Brother to kindly charge it to me at Bford"
Call Number: Angus McKay - Folder 2 - Box 2

Title: Letter to the Post Master, Fort a la Corne [Angus McKay] from N.E. Skinner with envelope and return envelope:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Portland, Oregon, May 6th 1896 - To the Post Master, Fort a La Corne (Saskatchewan) Br. N. Am. - Dear Sir: I desire to negotiate for a few living specimens of black and silver grey foxes - can you refer me to some expert trapper (or reliable fur dealer, who may have direct dealings with trappers of the interior) who might undertake to secure what I desire? Any kindly attention you may feel disposed to bestow upon this communication to bring about the desired result, will be most thoroughly appreciated. I enclose stamped envelope for reply. For all service rendered, or expenses incurred, I shall be most happy to remunerate and reimburse you. Very truly yours, N.E. Skinner" - envelope addressed to "Post Master Fort a La Corne (Saskatchewan Dist.) British North America - Return to Box 347 Portland, Oregon" with stamps from Oregon, New Westminster, Regina and Prince Albert - also included is self addressed return envelope reading "N.E. Skinner Portland Oregon U.S.A. Box 347" with three cents Canada Postage
Call Number: McKay - Box 1 - Angus McKay - Folder 2 - WB 1

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from William McKay:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Fort Pitt 8th March 1881. My dear Angus, I write just to say we are all well and hope you are enjoying the Same. I was sending down your mare to Battleford to meet my sleds that went to Carlton for flour the same time to get her broken in and William kept her at Battleford to use her as a driving animal. She went down with a light sled. I suppose William wrote you that he had now both your mares, the one he got last is heavy in foal, she will make a nice mare for you. Fraser and Littleberne[?] left here yesterday on their way to Edmonton. Harriet will be coming down here as soon as wheels can travel. She wishes to pay us a visit before they leave for Lac La Biche for Slave Lake. She would like to go down to Carlton but she is afraid that she would have no time. Today I sent a party of 5 men down the river to cut cord wood for the Steam Boat, and tomorrow I will be sending of another party of 5 men more up the River to cut more wood for the Boat. The Indians is not doing much now in hunting thy are [?] to cut and haul fencing for the gardens we have about forty five thousand Rats now in hand and I expect to get a few Thousand more before stores close of the Spring trade. Hoping you are well your mother writes with love and best wishes to you. I remain your affectionate Father W. McKay - I sold my house and claim that is at Tom's to Mr Clarke. Your brother George is loving at the Indian Reserve 15 miles above Fort McLeod. Captain Walker wrote me this winter from Canada saying he [?] George at Fort McLeod last fall and that George was full of his work and that he is a great favorite among the officers and liked by all the traders. W. McKay"
Call Number: 385 Corr - McKay family - Father (Wm)

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from C. Garson:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Prince Albert Jan 23/86 - Dear Angus, Your most welcomed letter of the 18th Dec to hand and glad to learn by it of your welfare and the good trade you are making. We had a great time here at Christmas lots of wishing everybody we [?] had a bottle and of course everyone got drunk the Police give a concert but I was off on a trip at the time as usual when anything is going on. A skating rink is started here now and the boys enjoy themselves in the evenings. [?] got the sack yesterday and I expect that Hart will be sent up to you, the old devil is commenced to drink Essences and is for no use here what ever, boys in bed all day and prowls around at all hours of the night half daft, Davison told me yesterday to get 2 horses and sleights and start him off on Monday for Pitt how he will [?] you for a companion. Your brother Tom got elected Major McArthur opposed him and we had a great time at the election J.S. and Mr Bellanger launched out the frog like little men Tom is expected home tonight he passed Humboldt on Friday morning. Nothing doing down here in the way of trade of any kind no furs or cash the only furs for last month came in from Sandy lake and Make Plain Kakasoo[?] is trading for us at Sandy Lake and beaver at Make Plain I was out there 3 weeks on a round and expect will be started off again next month for another round. I am taken Sutherland place for the present but this place does not agree with my delicate constitution to much style and church going for me. Young Davison has a horse and cutter now and is about to be married to Loo[?] he is dead struck horses that for high and boards with his brother and he says that he is going to rent Johnsons's House as he does not believe in one room only. Mr McFarlane is left for good I believe old Bellanger is down on a trip Cumberland but is expected back by the Packet it is expected daily no word as yet of rebuilding Carlton but I hope I won't have to stay here for the summer the old Governor sent us all up a Xmas card each he is getting along very well and says he hopes to be back amongst us in the spring a new man. Your mother and all the children are well as I am happy to say the same of myself - nothing new here to tell you off [?] [?] is scarcer. Wishing you a happy new year write soon again and let us know how you get on. While I remain yours faithfully, C. Garson"
Call Number: 385 Corresp - Garson

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from James McKay :
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "James McKay, R.C., Advocate Solicitor, Notary, Etc., Solicitor For - The Imperial Bank of Canada, The Hudson's Bay Co., Can. Mutual Loan & Investment Co., Etc. - Prince Albert, N.W.T. 8th March 1894 - Angus McKay Esq. For a la Corne, Sask - Dear Angus, re Jack Stewart's Lots in [?] With reference to your letter of the 26th [?] Stewart's in his letter to you relates that "I will give you a 1/2 interest in 2 lots bought from [?] Thomas McKay if you pay taxes now due" - Stewart must be in error about its land he owned. In accordance with your letter I today paid taxes on Lots 17, 18, 19, 46, 48 Blk 3 - [?] amounting to $6.73. These lots had been advertised for sale and [?] have been sold on the 29th of March. So redeem 5 lots and not 2 as stated by Stewart. This is due for municipal taxes on these lots as follows: 17, 18, 19, @ .98c ea 2.34, 46, 48 @ .44c ea 0.88 $3.22. This I have not paid and [?] tells me they will be advertised for sale shortly. He notified Stewart and Stewart wrote back referring him to you. I also searched the Registry Office and found that the title of all 5 are still in the name of the H.B. Co. so when you write Stewart tell him to send all papers and receipts in his possession relating to lots so as to enable me to get a deed. I am under the impression he holds a deed for them. It would cost about $9.00 to bring them under this act so as to register - your title, making a total [?] taxes of $19.00. Any of the lots should be [?] that they are [?] on the street that runs back of the H.B. Co store house (liquor store) and are [?] well up on that street toward McDonald property. I return Stewart's letter and account for money paid herein. If Stewart has papers relating to lots and you want the title, tell him to send direct to me. Yours truly, Jas. McKay"
Call Number: McKay - Box 1 - Angus McKay - Folder 2 - WB 1

Title: Appointment of Angus McKay as Justice of the Peace for the North-West Territories 1892:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Document with crest at top of unicorn, lion and crown reading "Honi Soit Oui Mal Y Pense Dieu Et Mon Droit" - document reads "Canada North-West Territories. By His Honor Joseph Royal Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories, To Angus McKay, Esquire of Fort a la Corne, Saskatchewan North-West Territories - Greeting: Know you that having confidence in your loyalty, integrity and ability, under and by virtue of the powers in that behalf vested in me, I have appointed, and by these presents do appoint you, the said Angus McKay a Justice of the Peace in and for the North-West Territories, with all and every the powers, authority, privileges and advantages to the Office of Justice of the Peace of right and by law appertaining. Given under my hand and the Seal of the North-West Territories, at Government House, Regina, in the North-West Territories, this first day of July in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety-two - J. Royal Lieutenant-Governor" with red seal at left reading "The Seal of the North-West Territories"
Call Number: Angus McKay - Folder 2 - Box 2

Title: Postcard renewal reminder for Angus McKay from Manitoba Free Press:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Postcard reading "Canada Post Card - The Address To Be Written On This Side - Mr. Angus McKay, Fort Pitt [crossed out] Prince Albert, N.W.T." with one cent postage and stamped at Winnipeg in February of 1885 and at Fort Pitt with date obscured.
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 3 - WB 1

Title: Postcard receipt from the North Western Publishing Co. to Angus McKay:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Postcard reading "Canada Post Card - The Address To Be Written On This Side - Angus McKay Esq Fort a la Corne N.W.T" with once cent postage and date stamp reading "Winnipeg Ju 22 95 Canada"
Call Number: 385 Business Correspondence

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from J.B. Parker:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Hudson's Bay Company's Office, Reference No._ Prince Albert, April 20th 1884, Saskatchewan. Dear Mackay [ie McKay] I suppose you will think it strange my addressing you after such a sort acquaintance, but I am sending you a few lines, in the hope that they may afford you a moments relapse from your somewhat monotonous life to ask you if I may send any stray papers for you to read to pass away a tedious half hour, I am still somewhat English. I dislike forcing myself. Things are jogging along as usual. G.S. Davison left for the East on the mail of the 9th inst so by this time is well on his way to Montreal after 5 years up here he certainly deserves a holiday. Giveen[?] and myself are alone in the office the Hon. L.G. attending to things generally with a very fatherly manner. We are to have a grand dinner on St. George's day - 23rd inst. and we have a very good scheme for ruling out any 'tough subject' whose company we may not desire viz. 25 were called upon and subscribed, each on having a spare nickel so that will really be 50, half hosts and half guests rather a goo scheme and when I tell you that the permit was based upon to average of one bottle of whisky to each individual a very pleasant time may be reasonably expected. I am beginning to know nearly the whole settlement now, and I do not feel half as lonely as when I first came some of the farmers - such as Brewser etc - are first rate fellows, and are the right kind of settlers to build up a new country. We have some great arguments on the Farmers Agitation, the Churchill Route - they are generally held in Elliot's office, Spr oat, Old Will Miller, John and Will Stewart are the principal participants. You will have heard all about our mill being burnt and by this time I guess Capn Smith is near you en route for this place to rebuild. Well Mackay [ie McKay] I must conclude, hop you will pardon my forwardness. I remain with kindness Your [?] J.B. Parker"
Call Number: 385 Corr - JB Parker

Title: Postcard receipt from the Ingram Brothers:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Postcard receipt reading "Postal Card One Cent - United States of America - This Side Is For Address Only Angus McKay (H.B.Co.) Fort La Corne Sask. B.C.[crossed out] Cana" with date stamp reading "New York Nov 6 PM 1893"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 4 - WB 1

Title: Complimentary Banquet To the "Old Timers" By Prince Albert Rotary Club:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Program reading "1866 - 1922 - To ye goode olde Timers of the North West the Prince Albert Rotary Club extends hearty greetings "His little home beneath the Heaven's blue Became to him more dear than stately hall, His table beckoned to the wandering few; His luxuries were few - or none at all" A Relic of 1874 - Remains of First Grist Mill in Prince Albert. Complementary Banquet To the "Old Timers" By Prince Albert Rotary Club - Empress Hotel - Dec. 19th, 1922" with image of remains of grist mill on front and "Rotary International" symbol at top - on back: "Our Grand Old Timers - In '85 when battles clarion call, Rang o'er the prairies with its thrilling waves, He took the worn-out musket from the wall And treacherous Riel and his misguided braves, Learned how the settler answered duty's call; The poplars wave o'er many a lonely grave, And the long list of British victories speak Of Cut Knife, Batoche, Duck Lake, Fish Creek. "Old Father Time" is calling, one by one, Our grand "Old Timers" to their last, long rest; Their noble task for Canada is done, They've opened to her sons her last, best West; A million homes reflect the dying sun, Sinking in glory o'er the Western crest, And our "Old Timers", slowly, one by one, File their Eternal Homesteads with the blest. - A.O. Berry"
Call Number: Angus McKay - Folder 2 - Box 2

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from George Davison:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Hudson's Bay Company's Office, Prince Albert, 26th Aug 1886 - Reference No._ Saskatchewan - My dear Angus, Yours of 18th reached me last evening. Thanks for the Cash which I forwarded today to R.J. Hunter. From all I can learn you won't get back here till fall as McLean has to remain in C until the transport [?] is over for the season. [?] is laid up by the heels with Typhoid fever, he was taken to Moore's house, and is in a bad way. The Doctor goes down twice a day to see him. I hope he will be sent away as he is d-d slouch and no good. Parker and myself are now having to do all the Inventory all over again owing to his blunders. Nothing going on here. All is very great. The new [?] has arrived in Wpg and I have just been writing a devil of a long screed[?] about the fur trad to him. We are going to have a gain for Outfit 83 of nearly $100,000, the Governor in consequence is elated beyond [?]. With kind regards in which Mr Davison Yours I am Yours faithfully Geo Davison"
Call Number: 385 Corr - G.S. Davison

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