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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
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Title: Speech written by Angus McKay:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Speech written by Angus McKay with 45 talking points
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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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
dc.publisher: McLean and Elliot

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Annie:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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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
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Title: Memoradum for Mr. Angus McKay, Clerk Saskatchewan District:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Document reading "Memorandum for Mr. Angus McKay, Clerk Saskatchewan District - 1) You will report yourself from day to day at the Chief Commissioner's Office, Winnipeg to receive orders 2) On arrival at Swift Current Creek you will receive all Furs brought to that point by Carts and ship them by rail to Winnipeg, consigned to the Officer in (Wm. Clarke) Charge Northern Department Office, Winnipeg, sending in letter of advice duplicate copy of Bill Lading 3) As instructed here you will accompany Goods to Swift Current Creek destined for Battleford and load up the carts that will meet you there, remembering that you will there be in a position to equalize the loads of each cart. It there is a surplus after loading the 175 carts engaged, you will re-engage on the same terms, the number of carts required to carry balance of goods to destination 4) Mr Peebles will supply a Team of Horses to convey Thresher for Battleford , Oats must accompany horses from Winnipeg for provender by the way as well as journey from Swift Current to Battleford. The Horses after having rendered the Thresher at Battleford, will be sent on to Prince Albert 5) You will only leave Swift Current after all the good have been dispatched to Battleford, on your arrival at Battleford you will receive from the Indian Agent there quadruplicate vouchers for all goods delivered as per list that will be handed to you before you leave here by Mr Peebles and bring these papers to Prince Albert handing same to me there and report in detail on the work performed by you 6) The proportion of goods forwarded via Swift Current and Battleford for Fort Pitt agency will be dealt with by me specially after my arrival in the district and before they will have reached Battleford. One hundred ($100.00) dollars has been handed to you for which you will keep here special detailed account of expenditure and hand same to me on your arrival at Prince Albert. S. Clarke [?] Winnipeg Man; Sept 11th 1883"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from W.E. Traill:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: 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"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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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
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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
dc.publisher: St. John's College

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Arthur S. Morton:
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "University of Saskatchewan - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan January 2, 1944. Angus McKay Esq. Prince Albert, Dear Mr McKay:- I have been reproaching myself for a long time with not managing to answer you letter enquiring[sic] about Fort Hibernia. Your Nan jogs my conscience from time to time, but I have been as hard-pressed with work as my strength will stand. Fort Hibernia was a post of the Hudson's Nay Company, Governor Simpson says that the first Fort Pelly was built on the site of Fort Hibernia, Why it was so called, I am sure I don't know. It stood at that spot for not more than one year, 1807-08. Probably because the North West Company had re-opened Fort Alexandria, Fort Hibernia was the removed to the old site of Carlton House on the south bank of the Assiniboine River, built beside it. This site was about due north from the present Canora, Sask. When Governor Simposon was returning from the Columbia in 1825, he camped for a night near Fort Hibernia, which he was was about 16 miles from Fort Pelly. At the union of the North West Company with the H.B.C. in 1821, both Fort Hibernia and Fort Alexandria were closed. They have been getting a good deal of stuff from the site of a post at Ile-a-la-Crosse, which they attribute to a very early H.B.C.'s fort. I am told they have got bags of floor [ie flour], pots and pans, and what not. I scarcely think that they would find so much from any of the early posts. I have been wondering whether it might not be from a post, which, I think, you told me was burnt some time near the middle of the 19th century. Could you tell me all that you know about the post so destroyed, and particularly where it stood. We have now a little money with which to acquire the sites of Historic Posts, the title being in the name of the University. This year the Fraincois-Finley post at Nipawi, 1768 and the H.B.C.'s South Branch House of 1786-94 have been donated to the University. We shall be putting wire fences around them, as well as around Fort Esperance on the Lower Qu'Appelle, and the first Fort Pelly. Next year we hope to acquire the two posts 1/2 and 4 miles west of Prince Albert, the latter being Peter Pond's Fort near the former mouth of the Sturgeon River. Add to these the N.W.Co.'s South Branch House of 1786-94. Things are budging at last. I trust that you keep well, and may have a happy and prosperous New Year, Cordially, Arthur S. Morton"
Date Created: 1944-01-02
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2, usaskarchives:39299
dc.publisher: University of Saskatchewan

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from [?] MacFarlane:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Private - Cumberland House 9 July 1894 - My dear Mr McKay, Your official letter 30 June came to hand on Saturday G.P. Marcellair - but why did you not write full under private cover? By [?] McDougall you promised to do this [?] offering opportunity. And in the Steamers non-arrival and not a line from Prince Albert about her, we naturally expected to receive some reliable accounts from you concerning the "Northwest" - but more miserable and annoying disappointments! Why did you not [?] us all the news you knew? I am very thankful that I asked the [?] of this change - I have to have felt this delay of the steamer more annoying and worrying. I hope all may yet go well with her and the Company's [?] and business in Cumberland. This will be handed to [?] Moise. If he has any intention to come here to trade next winter, he had better beware, as [?] McDougall will [?] hundreds of dollars in ruining him or any other opponent - no matter how close and strict he may seem [?] he when [?] attacked! Fire him the best possible advice, especially as [?] McDougall likes Moise and will find him employment in Winter, when the same is necessary. I found Moise a [?] , decent and zealous worker. Are you going to pay your [?] at [?] payments at the new place and on the lines we spoke about this winter? [?] McDougall will have to sanction this, which is [?]. I have said nothing to him on the subject. After the steamer passes your place, no more mail matter of mine should be [?] to come here. Please see to this send mail to c/o H Bay House Winnipeg. Until then however, let letter paper [?]. I suspect a book this arrive. For must write me fully and [?] after I leave. I'll not forget[?]. With all good wishes and find regards to Mrs McKay and yourself, believe me, yours ever sincerely, [?] MacFarlane - A McKay Esq"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title: Christmas card from Mr. Justice & Mrs. McKay :
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Christmas card reading "Lest You Forget - Times may alter if they will But old friends are old friends still -- Bingham - Greetings! May your Christmas Day Be Happy and the - - Coming Year the Best - You have never know, - Mr. Justice & Mrs. McKay - 2150 Osler Street, Regina, Saskatchewan"
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Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2, usaskarchives:39310
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Joseph B. Parker:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Battleford Nov 14th 1886 - My dear McKay - Thanks for yours of 22nd [?] duly to hands I am glad you are all [?] and that your[ie. you are] [?]trade is flourishing. We are doing fairly well in that live here - otherwise [?] is very quiet with us. Stewart arrived here on Friday via Calgary and [?] appears to be first rate leaves to take change of Turtle Lake on Tuesday. There was that keg waiting for him so we had a quiet horn[?]. There is great mourning here over the death of Bishop of S. which took place at P.A. last Sunday a.m. we were deeply surprised here as we thought his illness was [?] owing to the skiff trip down the river. Archdeacon J.A.M. preached a very touching funeral sermon at church today. Charles Brenner's house has been blown to I with g'powder at Bresaylor two women badly hurt. Fred Archer the celebrated English jockey has committed suicide. It is [?] that Connor Herchmer is about to resign that office in the N.W.M.P. and that 5 policemen recently sloped from Regina with $2000 of N.W.M.P money but I really don't see how they could get their hands on that amount of cash. Another [?] that France is going to have a slap at England because we won't evacuate Egypt when the former wants us to, I don't think France is quite in a position to tell our little island what we shall do or not. I suppose I shall have to cool my heels here until April of course it cannot be helped but I would much rather be at P.A. You will see by the Herald the excitement we have had in this thriving village about fires. I can assure, as a worker at the [?] [?] the town had a pretty close shave just about enough to scare anybody. I have heard that Rev. Pinkhaw of Winnipeg is to be offered the Bish. of S? Well I must let up. With kindest regards to you (and the moose) Yours faithfully Joseph. B. Parker"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from The Saskatchewan Club:
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Saskatchewan Club Prince Albert, N.W.T. Ruimus - April 4 1884 - A special meeting of the shareholders of the Club will be held at the Club rooms on the afternoon of Tuesday next the 8th [?] at 3 O Clock, sharp. Important business has necessitated my Calling this meeting and I must have every shareholder will be present or authorization of representative - [?] President - Angus McKay Esq. Prince Albert"
Date Created: 1884-04-04
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2, usaskarchives:39309
dc.publisher: Saskatchewan Club

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Hudson's Bay Company:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Circular - Prince Albert, Sask May 15th 1903 - Angus McKay Esq. Green Lake - In your reply refer to No 1405 - Subject: Bonus to Employes. Dear Sir:- A copy of his Lordship's letter to the Commissioner is enclosed. The plan of payment to those entitled to the Bonus is as follows:- 1. The Bonus to Servants is credited to their accounts in Winnipeg, and the credit note is herewith enclosed. 2. The Bonus to Temporary Servants, working on a trade basis, is to be paid in trade, and an order for such is enclosed. 3. The Bonus to Temporary Servants, working on a cash basis, is to be paid in cash, and a cheque is herewith enclosed. The qualifications necessary to participants in the Bonus, were a twelve months consecutive service up to March 31st 1903. It is hoped that the list sent in from this Office has been complete, as the Bonus Account will now be closed, and no further claims rendered. Please convey to those under your charge, who are participants of the Bonus, the meaning of his Lordship the Governor's letter. Yours faithfully, R. McNally[?] [?] - 1 Encl." - enclosed letter reads "Copy. 1 Lime Street, London, March 31st 1903. My dear Sir, It is with much pleasure that I inform you, on behalf of my colleagues and myself, that being desirous of marking our appreciation of the services of the Employees, and in special consideration of the celebration of the Coronation of Their Majesties, The Governor, Deputy-Governor, and Committee, have decided to give to all such employees who have been twelve consecutive months in their service, and to this effect the Commissioner has the Board's instructions. With sincere good wishes, I am, Very truly yours, (sgd) Strathcona"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Albert Tate:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Lesser Slave Lake 26th Feb'y 1886 - My dear Angus;- I received your letter of the 20th Dec by the last Packet from Edmonton [?] as very glad to hear from you - I supposed from your silence that you had at last "gone and done it" + forgot [?] all distant friends, till the knot was [?] tied, where only after you had cooled off a little, you would remember that there were friends who had at yet give you their congratulations here. However I was very glad to hear that you were still Batching and if you do get married, more heartfelt and sincere good wishes will not be your from any than from "your humbly + truly etc etc. I am going [?] June and very sorry I am too, to leave the old Ship + [?], and just at a time where I was getting fairly interested in the concern - but as I am forced to leave, so to speak I have no choice - I will not stay any where under [?] McKay - Goodness knows what will be my near move, but will very likely my to get [?] another H.B.C Dist and failing that goodness know what I'll do. Joe has been unwell nearly all winter, boils all over him and [?] medicine of am kind - Don't think that serving has any thing to do with this disorder as he has been all right in that respect. We had a visit from Dr McKay quite a long one about 15 days, which we thought was never going to come to an end. He was too sweet to be wholesome in fact he was as pleasant as he always in just before he does some of his mean [?] [?]. Another thing about his Lordship that I intend to "tell in [?] in the streets of Avalon" is that Dr McKay has been known once this winter, nay twice to keep his promise + word - "Honor to whom honor" give the devil his deed. We are making out pretty fair this winter but we are rather short of foods [?] chance of getting any help til June or July. I am far from being well at present so you well please excuse my very poor attempt at a letter. I am suffering from the effect of a hurt I got two years ago when I nearly squashed one of my balls. I can hardly sit up straight and find it difficult to walk. Will [?] bye old chap and believe me to be yours ever [?] muchly - Albert Tate"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Albert Tate:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Lesser Slave Lake July 15th/83 - My dear Angus...."Better late than never" tis true but I am not giving to invent excuses for not having written before now, the simple truth being that I [?] knocked about this spring from place to place cow boy fashion that I have had not chance of writing 'till now. We have had a pretty tough time last spring in every way having had no supplies of any kind last fall or winter and I can assure you we wanted some things badly, particularly in the grub line we were hard up. we are commencing to look on "hard times" as a matter of course in Peace River Dist. Everybody is stinted his dice in Z except the head office and I must say that the "Hon" Hudson Bay Co'y service is being degraded most shamefully. Mr McDougall was a hard man indeed but I hear he was just. We had a visit from our Dr Angus [?]. The Lake in front of the fort (here) and towards Peace River is some 3 1/2 miles across in a line, and there the horses [?] etc etc are generally left and canoe or boat taken instead as the trail to go round is some 10 or 12 miles....but old Angus wishing to do the Unusual (as becomes the head of a district) would ride around. This was about noon when he started round and we heard of his arrival 1/2 an hour after, we waited and waited, till night, but no sign of our bully boy with one eye. Next morning we waited ill 10 o'clock and still no doctor. Mr Traill[?] then sent a rescue party (your humble self) to bring the straying on back to the fold. I came home about 1 o'clock P.M. - no doctor - a party was then sent duly provisioned and equipped for two days, who came home next day about 11 A.M. in triumph with our long-lost Dr and all singing "Home Again" and "it fills my heart with joy, to see my friends once more" - Our worthy Boss had followed a trail that went left not being able to see with the right eye and next day he found himself at White Fish Lake Post 40 miles north of this place. Since this little episode Dr McKay does not take much interest in White Fish Lake Post and we don't speak of it now only in whispers and I am going to write to council and I am ask you to second me, to have the name of the Post changed, out of respect to the doctors feeling - I would humbly suggest that the name of the place be Fort Juan Fernandez. I sincerely hope you will give your valuable vote in council in this important matter. "The Hearts of Districts are but mortals". Mr Traill bids me say that he does not believe in your reformation as you had said you were going to regular in your correspondence this year, that you had made new resolutions in New Years. He also bids me say that your letters to him have all miscarried or lost as he has not received them + There [?] my sentiment too. I must close as I have as much more to spin and believe me to be your most faithfully true friend Albert Tate - I received a letter from Joe and he seems like Edmonton very well but don't you think he is getting into the "ways of the country" very soon as I must say his letter was "small" from one [?] to the other. Albert Gale. Is it true that Maria George had a bastard and is helping at fort house at Portage-"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from W McKay:
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Port Pitt 26th Nov 1878 - My dear Angus, I am sending down 10 of Gilbert's oxen by Alexes [?] to Prince Albert. Should he arrive at Carlton early in the day try and get him to go on the same day to loose [ie lose] no time I wish these animals to reach Prince Albert before the weather is very cold. if he arrives there late in the evening ask Mr Clarke for some hay for them and charge Gilbert for the same. I expect William down by this mail that went up to Edmonton he wrote me should he not get better he would come down with the mail men this trip if he could. Indians is coming in every day starving I am afraid this is going to be a very hard year, for the poor Indians. I am sending down Gilbert is oxen light so as they perhaps may reach Prince Albert all sage before the weather is cold. I would have sent them by Turtle Lake to take some fish down the same time. but its so late in the season and no hay to feed them on the road. I think it is better to send them down light. We had a good deal of rain here on 22 last [?] the rain then it [?] to snow. I think I wrote to you before that. Your mare and cold is all right, she [?] is a fat as she can be. If Louis Patenaude[?] is not bringing up my mare from Prince Albert, and if this man that is taking down the oxen wishes to bring her up, please write to Tom your brother to deliver the mare to him to bring up. I did not write to Thomas about this. Your mother writes with love to yourself and Katie and her little ones. I am your affectionate Father W. McKay"
Date Created: 1878-11-26
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2, usaskarchives:39353
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from [?] MacFarlane:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Private. Cumberland House, 12 July 1894. My dear Mr McKay, I suppose Father [?] did not call at la Corne, as you [?] [?] have written but as [?] have come here lately without, I may say a line from you I cannot understand the why or the wherefore of your silence! I hope you are all well. We hear that your Indians were going back on their [?] advances - they had better not, once they do so now, their names will be entered in the Company's black book and Mr McDougall asserts that any such need never expect one cent from you again, on fur, labor or [?] money account! [?] there well in this connection, before hand - as he will not relax or forgive. John to be [?] to see any one act dishonesty there, here or elsewhere. The steamer "Northcote" has been not so fortunate this summer. I hope it may be [?] with her for the remainder if the season. Her late arrival has caused much inconvenience and [?] to the District - much more so than usual, altho' every year we have a [?] re: [?] cause of delay at Prince Albert. The care for M Galbraith, I wish to get to him free of charge to him or I myself, if you cannot manage this, get it forwarded as cheaply as possible as I cannot afford to be lavish in my personal expenditures. You will write to me from time to time, [?] H Bay House Winnipeg, as I will do you - with all good wishes and kind regards to Mrs McKay and yourself, Believe me, yours ever sincerely, [?] MacFarlane[?] - A McKay Esq - P.S. You will not forget what I wrote you recently forwarding me mail matter all to my address, [?] to Winnipeg [?] the steamer passes [?] don't send my [?] [?] mail here for me if the steamer has come [?] - [?] [?]"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from [?] MacFarlane:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Private - Cumberland House 19 March 1894 - My dear [?], The weather has been very mild for some days; but I hope it will be cold maybe if the time Edward and Company set out on their [?] from For a la Corne to this place in the beginning of next week; ie, tonight. Altho' I did not mention the Bay of clothing he left me at la Corne, yet I [?] on will not fail [?] from the same the [?] [?]. This will be handled by Captain Dunlop who will shall leave for Mountain on his way to Prince Albert and Winnipeg. I gave him a letter of instruction for myself and one also to [?] so that he might have supper at a cheap [?] and also [?] attention and hospitality. He is a fine [?] man. Herbert [?] accompanies him but how far I cannot say, as I have not seen Dunlop since [?] last. If [?] Dunlop goes on [?] of horse [?] to Prince Albert, you had better enclose my letter herewith to Mr Galbraith for delivery and posting as [?] [?] [?] [?] as soon as possible. On the [?] the team will be sure to bring back any [?] [?] that may be on hand at Prince Albert. Write to Mr Galbraith accordingly, and arrange thus with the teamster, so that [?] may have nothing [?] (or very [?]) to pay for any such freight. If Herbert [?] [?] from la Corne send all the mail and freight on hand there of him, receipt of course, a case liquor for [?] [?] and another for Horace which I already wrote you here to be held [?] until April next. Get him to take as much as he conveniently can [?] leave nothing en route especially the mail and let it be well secured from next. Get him to travel at night and [?] he's [?] [?] him the best [?] and to his guide. Write me fully of him. It is raining here today. It won't be cold maybe later on. I have no idea when Captain Dunlop goes out [?] [?]. You might give Herbert apart all of his own and fathers mail mother for carrying to [?]. I will pay him [?] [?] make for bringing any freight down to me. I hope your Indians are [?] themselves fully in hunting, trapping and snaring for bearing animals. I wish [?] the almost from the [?]. In spring get them to [?] for bear beaver and rat hunting [?] scale and have all the furs shipped for [?] 1893. Steamer "Northwest" in June next. Arrange your [?] accordingly. With all good wishes and kind regards to Mrs. McKay and yourself, I remain Yours Sincerely [?] MacFarlane - [?] [?] [?] P.S. Don't forget to send me your Private Order on Wpg Depot if you have not already done so. [?] [?]"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from [?] MacFarlane:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "c/o H Bay Company, Winnipeg 28 May 1898 - My dear Mr McKay, We were sorry to learn from your letter of 19 May of the death of "Barrie", one of the Fortescue twins. I am sure the parents will feel this loss for many a day, and the surviving brother must be inconsolable. [?] I bless this heavy [?] done and all of the family! The Cumberland [?] of today must call for especially built [?] for the [?] river [?] seeing that Mr McDougall's presence and Superintendent leave is now required annually at Prince Albert!!! Better come there on a real case rather than on a [?]! But the matter concerns me not, one may or the other. [?] [?] me lots of [?] Cumberland [?] when you write again. I am a long white interested in the welfare of my old [?]! I guess there will be a decline in [?] there as elsewhere for the [?] 1897. Prices are [?] better and that will help the balance sheets. I hear that Henry has given up the [?] of proceeding to the [?] this season. This may be for the best, altho' no doubt money is to made up there [?] many these years. [?] expects [?] Dawson with [?] [?], George Bannerman, [?] [?] and Massy Baker, about 7 or 8 of June. [?] hears that his claims on the Dunker Creek were in good shape, and that one of them (now being developed I labor paid) was [?] on well! Billy did not accompany his brother and will be going to Dawson later on. Hunter [?] of [?] has offered $30.000 for his claim on Sulphur Creek; [?] as he hopes to secure as much from this openings [?]! No doubt, many of the Winnipeg and Selkirk [?] will do well on the Yukon and among them I hope your brother [?] and sons also. M [?] I think is going to the Yukon shortly on a [?] visit. At [?] he goes as far as [?] Lake. The Commissioner was in Victoria later. Mr Bissett was here this week on a visit to his son. He had been to the Coast for several weeks. I regret to hear that Mr [?] [?] [?] beer his [?] with. I feared as much, altho' he is no politician. Has Herbert his son come much in fur trading this year? How much to the HBCo get for their Cumberland House mail contract! That much for the [?] addition [?] Who is running same for the Company? What is Gordon doing now? Why does he not go [?] [?] [?] the MacKenzie River District? The [?] rush has greatly cooled for the present; but mark my works, it will be better than ever when the [?] of the season's gold washup becomes known. I think you should charge your [?] in the [?] [?] but you may defer this until next month when I write you as to the [?] of the present investigation. By the way, has Tom Campbell gone to the Yukon gold fields - it was reported in Winter that he was going this opening. With all good wishes and kind regards to Mrs McKay and yourself, Believe me yours ever sincerely, [?] MacFarlane - Angus McKay Esq."
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from [?] Clark:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Hudson's Bay Company's Office, Winnipeg, Manitoba, [?]th Sept 1883 - Mr Angus McKay Hudson's Bay Comp Swift Current - Dear Sir, I am instructed by the Chief Commissioner to inform you that the threshing machine for the Indian Dept. cannot be procured. You will therefore after your work has been finished proceed to Qu'Appelle and from there take the stage to Prince Albert. The [?] the Bacon will be shipped without delay when it arrives here. I am, Dear Sir, Yours faithfully, M.[?] Clark"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title: The Hudson's Bay Company Statement of Furs to Mar 31/15:
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Document reading "The Hudson's Bay Company Lac La Ronge March 31st 1915 - Statement of Furs to Mar 31/15" with list including black bear, brown bear, beaver, castoreum, ermine, fisher, silver fox, [?] fox, red fox, lynx, [?], mink, [?], otter, skunk, [?] wolves and list of "Furs on Hand" and "Fur Stoles" at bottom with market value of $560.00 - Hudson's Bay Company crest at top
Date Created: 1915-03-31
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2, usaskarchives:39258
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Title: Inventory list from October 1893 to May 1894:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Inventory list reading "Memo. re Mr A. McKay p/act. Outfit 1893 at Prince Albert - 1893 Oct 31 - 1 gall of [?] 3.50, 1/2 gall No 1 Sherry 3.25 6.75; Dec - Good Supplier A. McKay (Pat) 9.50; Apl - 6 doz skirt lining 0.38, 5 1/2 doz waist lining 0.56 0.94, 2 doz steels 0.23, 1/2 doz spools 0.13, 2 pkgs [?] 0.02, 3 doz velvet 1.20 1.22, 1 pr [?] lines 0.71, 1 [?] suit 1.53 2.24, 1 childs dress 2.22, 1 [?] 0.58 2.80, 1/2 doz velvateen 0.64, 2 spools twist 0.08 0.72 - 8.28 Act 2 1/2 [?] 0.21, 1/2 gall sherry 2.00, 1 gall [?] 5.50 - Cheque in error $17.35 difference $3.36 - $13.99; July - 4 doz clothes pins, 1 [?] 0.24, 1 bottle club 1.25, 1 bottl V.O. [?] 2.00 3.25, 1/2 gall sherry 3.25, 1/2 gall [?] 1.62 4.87 - 8.36 - 2 wove vests 0.77, 2 wove vests 0.90 1.67, 2 chelo combinations 0.91, 1 pr corsets 0.99 1.93, 3 ladies [?] 5.70, 4 doz cotton 0.15 6.30, 6 doz shirting 0.41, 6 doz [?] 0.84 1.25, 12 ribbon 0.20, 1/2 doz bibs 1.25 1.45, 9 3/4 sateen 1.46, 2 towels 0.36 1.82, 10 grenadine[?] 1.50, 6 doz ribbon 0.49 1.99, 3 dressforms 6.32, 8 dressforms 2.48 8.80, 3 1/2 doz button assd 0.46, 2/4 [?] for 0.55 1.01, 6 doz lace 0.13m, 3/4 silk 3.25 4.03, 2 elastic 0.04, 1 silver flower 0.52 0.56, 1 [?] feathers 1.71, 1 bottl. E. Cologne 0.66 2.37, 1 pr trousers 3.71, 3/4 doz button assd for 0.55 4.46, 5 doz dressforms 1.44, 1 dress 2.26 3.70, 2 blouses 2.81, 1 blouse 1.27 4.08, 1 pr kid glove 1.01, 1 pr cape glove 0.95 1.96, 6 doz Ribbon for 0.62, 3 feather [?] 2.19, 2 doz ribbon 0.31 2.50 - 50.30 add 2 1/2% 1.26 1 pair tape 10 [?] apples -.45 - 52.01"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from [?] MacFarlane:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Private - Cumberland House 27 June 1894 - My dear Mr McKay - [?] McDougall arrived on Sunday and brought me your letter [?] all right. I will be going down with the Steamer to [?] [?] and [?] [?] here and after that go on when all the [?] payments and the District Accounts are closed. I with the see some of the upper fort officers before retiring. I think La Corne has done [?] this year! [?] the [?], I expect all of the Districts [?] will be in advance of [?] 1892. But for [?] especially at [?] [?] [?] and [?] River [?] where numbers [?] and the Indians were [?] for weeks, we [?] here done exceedingly well for [?] 1893. [?] and [?] are on the increase and [?] still numerous and there has [?] [?] [?] next succeeding years. I hope this may be the case. You will find [?] [?] [?] all right - after this year [?] people and Indians come to [?] there may be even many who will not admired him - but afterwards it will be the [?]. I [?] him well and this is my belief - No one's perfect! His blowing, snoring and [?] are [?] sake today! [?] send [?] advance to Prince Albert and he gets there before the mail does on Saturday 20 April, [?] might send up [?] him, well secured [?] all letters address now if mail to [?] Gailbraith - and separately all major [?] mail and [?] parcel - if there be no risk in Crossing at the South Branch. I [?] for to [?] all this. The sooner M Gailbraigh evenly one day, get his D. mail, the better so as to be immediate steps in reference to the Seed and [?] regarding which [?] and [?] lakes and [?]. In case you send - tell Louis please to carry on hand and deliver the letters to M Gailbraith and immediately afterwards, he must go to the [?] and hand Major Colton said parcel and his mail. If you however think it [?], the parcel might wait a little longer - or send it as requested. Tell Louis to keep any [?] from Fish and Linkleter and to be careful not to tell them [?] of any one here, nor what he has gone up for the [?] Linkleter [?] him pumpkin [?] liquor the most therefore being careful. I bought all [?] Rats - TC not the [?] C. [?] and [?] Albert, to me and now their Spring Catch. I [?] advise any one to send here at [?] or later - they will not make money - not even close [?] be venture and offer the Company. I am writing to the Carlton as I half expect them [?] [?] Steamer. Remember are kind to them and have you been writing. I will do so as [?] of Steamer and think they not come. I will not fail to tell the Commissioner of your [?] [?] at La Corne and hope he will see [?] that you are justly treated. I will always be glad to hear from you. I got a letter [?] [?] [?]. With all good wishes and kind regards to Mrs McKay and yourself - in haste Believe me yours [?] sincerely [?] MacFarlane" and "Please forward the letter herewith to [?] Gailbraith" in red upsidedown at bottom of letter
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from R.B. Gordon:
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Lieutenant-Governor's Office, Regina, N.W.T. 12th May 1897 - Sir,- I am directed to inform you that His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor has been please to appoint you a Justice of the Peace for the Territories under the provisions of the North-West Territories Act, 1894, Chap. 17, 57-58 Victoria. I enclose your Commission herewith, which you will be good enough to acknowledge. I also enclose copy of the Oath of Qualifications and Oath of Office prescribed by the Statute. The qualification is ownership in fee simple of lands in the Territories of value of $300.00 over and above all encumbrances and residence in the Territories for at least three years. These oaths, which can be administered by any Justice of the Peace for the Territories, must be taken before you act as a Magistrate and should be at once returned to this Office on completion. You will understand that you Quarterly Returns must be made regularly on the forms supplied to you for that purpose and when no proceedings have been had during any Quarter the forms should be immediately returned marked "Nil" and signed. The form supplied you for transmission of the Clerk of the Court for your Judicial District must also be returned to him regularly each Quarter, as in future the Statutory provisions in regard to the publication of Magistrates Returns by the Clerks of the Court will be strictly carried out. His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor has had prepared a ready reference Manual for Justices of the Peace, which has been carefully supervised by legal authorities. I enclose a copy herewith and His Honour trusts that it will aid you in the performance of your duties and also tend to greater efficiency in the administration of Justice throughout the Territories. Advice of any change of address should be given at once. Sir, Your Obedient servant, R.B. Gordon Secretary to Lieutenant-Governor. - A. McKay Esq. [?] Fort a la Corne Sask"
Date Created: 1897-05-12
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2, usaskarchives:39308
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from [?]:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "St. Augustin 26th July 1886 - My dear Boy I am very pleased to receive your letter of the [?] [?] and to learn from it of your [?]. You have in the way of [?] accomplished all and more than I expected at Fort Pitt. The other disorganization of the Indians was so complete that I am surprised that they have [?] at all I am getting agents strong [?]. My journal [?] is June but my rhumatism [?] by this [?] especially my hands get as cramped that it is a burden to me to write I am very homesick and longing to be back with you all again. We hear regularly from the children things are OK [?]. I had two letter from Rupert [?] he is in the cattle trade at a place [?] Yukon Country California. He will probably return to the North West maybe summer. I am very [?] [?] [?] [?] for his rush experiences over wild youth in Wpg. I have not received a letter from William for months. I am afraid to [?] think [?] [?] [?] quite [?] - [?] [?] this make life and is getting quite [?]. I was sorry to learn that Simpson was so [?] remember me kindly to him as well as to Old Man [?] and his son [?]. We propose leaving him for on the 10 July and visit [?] for the south going probably as for as Cuba and the West Indian Islands we shall return [?] about the 1st April. With affectionate regards yours faithfully [?] [?] Mr Angus McKay Fort Pitt, Saskatchewan N.W.T. Canada"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 1 - Book 2
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