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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from C.P. Miller:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Hudson's Bay Co'y La Pierre's House McKenzie River Dist. N.W.T. 30th May 1888 - My dear Angus, Your letter of the 15th Decr '87 came to hand on the 1st of May '88 and although the steamer will not be at Peel River for over a month yet, still as I shall soon be crossing the mountains to that place and be pretty busy while there, I must try and answer your very welcome letter now. I am rather down in the mouth just now, owing to having starvation as a very close neighbor, the dogs have had no prey in nearly a week and my servants are living on what they can pick up in the Indian camps, as for myself I have always so far managed to get three meals a day. The reason of this failure of provisions is that the spring has been very backward and owing to the ice still being stuck in the river, the Indians are as yet unable to reach here with their skin boats, however I expect it will only be for a few days or so that we shall be short, as I understand the Indians have plenty of meat, but it is playing the deuce with a lot of five young pups I have, I am sorry to say. I am at present trying to kill time by learning "Pitmans" system of shorthand, and I have no doubt I shall succeed if I only keep at it. The novels you kindly mentioned sending have not yet received, but they will no doubt come with the steamer, as Mr Camsell wrote me that the packet was too heavy to be able to carry any parcels. You say this must be a queer country, with the sun never setting for six weeks, and you are right it is a very queer country and only fit for its aboriginal inhabitants, and not for people of white blood, but you make a mistake, the sun is seen for six weeks in the spring and almost vice versa in the winter. So you are seriously thinking of getting married. Well done you, and you are quite right to do so to, if you can manage to get hold of a respectable sort of creature. I tell you what Mr. If I could manage to get hold of a decent looking girl, with a little education, I would get married tomorrow, if I had to marry myself which is very likely, as the nearest clergyman is 80 miles across the mountains at Peel River, but as for taking a Loocheaux squaw, bah! I would just as soon marry a whore. These Indians beat everything. They have no more shame or pride (pride of the right sort) than a prostitute who begs a shilling at midnight from you on the street, under the threat of covering you with foul language. We have had a very severe winter indeed. I crossed to Peel River with the packet with dogs, and the morning I left that place to return here, the thermo was 62 below zero, we were two nights wind bound at the foot of the mountains, and there we were stuck, in an open camp with the wind covering us with drift snow and driving the smoke in our faces, add to this that provisions now out owing to our detention, and you have an idea of what freighting in winter is sometimes like in this country. Good by and when you go (if you have not already gone) a wooing way you meet with full success, is the sincere wish of Yours Sincerely, C.P. Miller"
Call Number: 385 Corr - CP Miller
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from John Graham:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Winnipeg 22nd April 1890 - Angus McKay Esq H.B.C. Fort Pitt NWT - Dear Sir, Some years ago Norbert Adam son of Baptiste Adam and Marie Roger of St Francois Xavier sold the north-east quarter north half of south east quarter of section 12 tp 12 Range 4 west in this Province to one Edwin Allen. The title has passed to a Mortgage of Allens or to Allen subject to a mortgage. It appears Adam was not of proper age when he made the deed to Allen and I am acting for the mortgages and are very anxious to get a conformatory[?] deed to Allen. I have been advised by some Hudson Bay men here to write you and I take the liberty of doing so. I enclose a deed which I desire you to have Adam sign. I have been informed that Adam is or was from Swift Current to Pit freighting and that he left about 7 or 8th. I wired to a party in Edmonton and tried to get him there but have not yet heard with what success. [?] you can find him. I desire that you will make an effort to get the deed signed and I will pay you for your trouble and pay you whatever you may have to give to Adam. I am very anxious to get the matter straightened up and you are at liberty to pay Adam up to $25 or $50 rather than not succeed. If you send deed to Captain Adams here of H.B.C. I will pay him amount of your charges and [?] paid out by you. Kindly inquire from Adam whether he gave a deed at Battleford or not. If he did I would not of course want a second one. Please do what you can for me and advise me either by wire or letter of results. I remain Yours truly, John Graham, Barrister Winnipeg"
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 4 - WB 1
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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: 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
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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 J.E. Stewart:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Battleford 20th Septem /83 - My dear Angus, Enclosed please find Order addressed to Mr Clarke for Fifty Dollars. Of course you know that we can not get cash at Battleford without an order from Mr Clarke, so you will engineer things accordingly. Is there is any over from 2nd payment on lots please pay Mrs Taylor !0.00 in payment of an a/cct against Mrs Andrew Mowat and send me receipt. McNaughton has just arrived and I am sending this letter by him. I believe our lots will fetch a good figure soon, I hear our railroad is progressing. Write and tell me if you got the Power of Attorney all right. I am in a deuce of a hurry have been having a pretty good time all together etc etc. Yours sincerely J.E. Stewart"
Call Number: 385 Corr - JE Stewart
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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)
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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
dc.publisher: Hudson's Bay Company

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: Letter to Angus McKay from James McKay:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "If you can get a horse for me write to me as soon as possible - St. John's Coll. Nov 30th 1879 - My Dear Brother, I write you these few lines to let you know that we are all quite well down here. I have no news to tell you except that the Xmas Examinations are very close at hand. They are to commence on Friday the 5th [?] shall leave on Friday the 17th Joe and I are going to spend our Holidays at Mrs Inksters. I want you to do me a favor and that is to try and get me a nice riding Horse. I think you could easily get one from Papa. I do not like to ask him myself as perhaps he will not send me one. I would be very very glad if you could send me one, if possible something like your [?]. I could easily keep him down at Inksters as Willie said he will keep one for me if I got him. I could enjoy the Holidays a great deal better if I had a horse as long as he would be fit for riding. But the chief reason for my asking you to sent me a horse is this - Mr Matheson has been talking of taking a trip out to Saskatchewan next summer Holidays. He was telling that he would be very glad to see the country out there that we could easily go out if we had two horses. So that if you could possibly send one one I would be very much obliged. If you do not get one I would like it if you would kind send [?] in early spring where the traders come in. If you cannot get one from Papa ask Gilbert to send me one. Of course there is no need of my describing the kind of horse I would like, as you know I like to ride a good frisky one. If I do not go out to Saskatchewan next summer Holidays, I think I could go out far as Qu'Appelle to see Henry, that is if I had a horse, as I could easily go out with the Macdonalds. Hoping that will succeed and sending you and Kate and all the little ones best wishes love I am your aff Brother James - P.S. Please excuse the writing [?] as I am in a hurry. I shall write you by next mail."
Call Number: Angus McKay - Corresp with James
dc.publisher: St. John's College

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
dc.publisher: Henderson's Directory Co.

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Charles Quinney:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Oak Lake Manitoba Jen 6th 1887, My dear Mr McKay, your letter of April 8th has just reached me and I have also received a letter and a large batch of papers [?] you have had the kindness to reforward and thank you much for all. The Merchants Bank say the forwarded my Pass book to Pitt last Winter, but I have never received it and should very much like to find it, have you seen anything of it? We have been here 6 weeks and like the place and people very much. They have made application for me to be appointed their Clergyman here and by their their request I too have applied to the Executive Committee for the post, which will be decided after the Bishop's return. I have written to some of your clergy for letters Testimonials - the poor old Bishop promised me his [?] [?] which I refused, or rather I did not [?] to get it before I returned to England. You have [?] and been associated with me for some time and a live from your might stand well in every favour. My Wife and baby and niece and also two young gentlemen are with me on my place but the fact of not having our claims from the Govt. keeps us from making very much progress. I hope they will shortly cheer our hearts by paying us our losses. We have a very pretty place 3 miles West of Oak Lake Station and 300 yards from the Railway. We have on our place lots of wood, water, grass and tillable land, so as far as the location goes "our lives are cast in pleasant places", but we have neither horse nor cow nor are we likely to have until our funds increase. I have a garden with plenty of potatoes and vegetables in and about 4 acres of barley. I have also [?] the kitchen portion of my house and [?] a good well. So you seen our advances are working great. I had a trip to Regina last week on Lone Man's trial - I saw Mr Halpin there and he turned round and defended the Indian after giving previous evidence against him - Sakamou[?] said he was a prisoner and saw Lone Man, all the time the firing was going on and that Lone Man's uncontrollable horse brought him to fall over the Wounded Policeman. I made Sakamou[?] own that he carried a gun all the while he was in Camp and that he was at the fight at Cut Knife Hill. I have some little things to send to the Onion Lake Indians when I have an opportunity. I am glad to hear good news of the Mann's especially of Mr Mann's promotion. Please kindly remember us to them. You must think a great piles of your Moose, you ought to make a good price of it when you sell it. Our only pets are 1 Rooster, 5 Hens, 2 Ducks and I useless Dog. I had 2 Pigeons and one got away the 1st day and the other got out a few days after and I cut short his retreat with the gun. We have lots of game here but cannot get much just now. We had a very happy time with our friends in England, it was well worth 7 years in the North West to spend Six Months such as we had. Our baby will be 2 years on the 21st. Instant which we will be kept by all the Nobility as it is the Queen's Jubilee[?] the [?] is Boss of the whole outfit. He is really the biggest boy I ever saw for his age. Remember me kindly to Mr Duffren and Francois. I must now close with kind regards and every best wish in which wife heartily writes. Believe me, yours very sincerely Charles Quinney"
Call Number: 385 Corr Charles Quinney
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Title: Postcard from Chatham Printing Co. :
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Postcard reading "United States Postal Card. Nothing But The Address To Be On This Side. Angus McKay, Fort Pitt, Sask. Can." with one cent postage and date stamps reading "Chatham [?] Ap 21 1889 N.Y" and "Walden Bridge APR 23 1889 N.Y."
Call Number: McKay - Box 2 - Angus McKay - Folder 4 - WB 1
dc.publisher: Chatham Printing Co.

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
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Thomas Anderson :
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Private - Hudson's Bay Company. Isle a la Crosse 27th March 1901 - My dear Angus, I find I have to send to G.L.[Green Lake] again to drop you a few lines. So McDougall did get back to [?] to meet the packet. I had a private letter from him he expects to get a change from this Dist soon will I cannot say in many ways the Dist won't be the looser [ie loser], he is by his management sending the Dist to the devil as fast as possible and remember even when he sees [?] cannot-but-see how his [?] is working would try and shift the blame on to other peoples shoulders. I will give you an instance - you know our instructions regarding debts. I write him giving him an instance of how his instructions are working after New Year. La Grippe and influenza broke out among the Indians here - the opposition had no flour and of course they came to one remember good times some of the best as Isle a la Crosse requesting one to give them flour on debt - of course I had to refuse according to instructions [?] and [?] sent and got in flour which they gave out in debt since then I have got very little furs from those Indians I wrote McDougall and mentioned the facts to him, he turns around and [?] one that I should have given those Indians provisions - now if I did so in the first place and some of them from some came in also were unable to pay one, then he would he the first - [?] - accuse me of giving advances to Indians against his instructions. McDougall is not a straight forward man by any means. He will always turn the blame on others shoulders and where credit comes in will soon take it himself. Now already boats for summer, freighting at this place I wrote him about getting a new [?] built - that he Outfit one in P.A. that he had, [?] down for me at G.L. large enough to bring down all or nearly all the Outfit, and as he said so I defended upon him he now writes [?] he was [?] when at Isle a la Crosse last that the boats were good for two summers yet and that I should have mentioned the subject to him last November what the devil did I know about the boats last fall they will sink in the Bay and remained there till we hauled them up before the Ice took. Then he says he told Old Vincent at Ilse a la Crosse to get boards sawn and dried to build a flat boat this Spring. [?] [?] Vincent who denies hearing McDougall mention anything on the subject. Now I suppose he will blame you for our freight not being all at G.L. He is an old fraud, he should retire. I have heard no very particular news form the outside world - [?] is accountant in Lake Superior District . I hear [?] the proposed pension will come into effect after in the H.B. Company meeting in London next July - I would [?] [?] bet that is what McD is waiting for. Bustin[?], Beecher, Hall, Milne and McDougall are all in Winnipeg God knows what they are all doing. Hall used to be in charge of British Columbia the "Western Department" it is now called British Columbia District and under charge of a clerk called Thompson who was at one time in charge of the Calgary store. There is great change predicted in the HB Service in the near future what they are I cannot say. I for one at all events am going to make a change for myself. With kind regards to Mrs McKay and hoping you are all well and wishing you a pleasant Spring, I remain, Yours truly, Thos Anderson"
Call Number: 385 Corr - Thos. Anderson
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from John E. Stewart:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Fort Saskatchewan 10th February 1897 - My dear Angus, I wish to make you an offer regarding the payment of taxes on our town lots. As you are probably aware, I bought two lots from your brother Tom. Well I will give you a half interest in those two lots which will make a half share for each of us in five lots; if you will agree on your part to pay the taxes. I am a little in arrears but not much as you will see by the enclosed notice, the municipal taxes are about the same I think. In the meantime I am writing to broker to communicate with you before doing what he implies in the notice. I had intended writing to you before on this subject but have been putting it off to long, however I guess there will be time enough yet. Let me know as soon as you can what you think of my offer. Hoping you and the family are all well. I remain your faithfully, John E. Stewart"
Call Number: McKay - Box 1 - Angus McKay - Folder 2 - WB 1
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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
dc.publisher: Dominsion Express Company

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Albert Tate:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Lesser Slave Lake 5th Jany 1882 - My dear Angus, Today I have taken a holiday and have been letter writing to all our school fellows on a subject which I know will be favorably considered by some. I have been thinking about our old Bishop + Head, Master of St. John's College and have come to the conclusion that if we the old St. John's Boys could manage to make him some kind of suitable present it would be the correct thing for us to do, as a slight token of our regard and esteem. I am sure the Bishop would receive such a gift, as one of the most valuable, that he ever received. Don't you think that by appointing some one, say S.P. Matheson whose position was central, so to speak we could manage to[crossed out] to whom we would address all our subscriptions and wishes as to what form the testimonial should take, the affair could be managed more easily. Mr. Matheson I am sure would enter heartily into the idea and be ready to do what is required. I hope you will consider this and write to me what you think and also write to all the boys in your line of correspondence. A Happy New Year to you and many of them. I wrote a long letter to you on the 21st last and have no more just now. I Remain Yours faithfully, Albert Tate"
Call Number: 385 McKay - Corr Albert Tate
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from James McKay:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "St. John's College Jany 29th/82 - Dear Angus, Here I am again back to the College, we came back on Monday and are once more in full swing with our studies. I received your last letter yesterday morning and was happy to find that the studs pleased you and that you had safely received them. I suppose you will be prepared to hear that there has been another marriage among the Inksters [?] that of William to Miss Maggie Tait, a niece of Robert Tait of St. James', the event took place this Holidays, sometime about the 19th of Jan. We had an excellent time in the way of dancing &c. Will is now out in Braut[?] on his own Farm which is about 35 miles from Winnipeg. I suppose you have not yet heard that Duncan Christie is dead, the poor fellow died about the 3rd of this month, he was as you may have heard down in Aiken[?] where Rorie Ballentyne is. Mr Laue[?] of St. James' who also went to the south for his health and returned about two weeks ago, died yesterday at one o'clock. The old gentleman had been sick for a long time. Colin Inkster's baby, a little boy born about three weeks ago, also died last Sunday, Colin has been very unfortunate with his children, this being the fifth he has lost. I received another letter from Albert Gale yesterday, I see he is still in the Hudson Bay and is doing well. He also writes that Harriet has had a little girl and that she and the baby are doing splendidly, that she intends to bring Walter and Willie to school this coming summer. You are always accusing me of writing short letters so I better stop now or I'll be writing a long one. I am yrs affectionately, James"
Call Number: Angus McKay - Corresp with James
dc.publisher: St. John's College

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: 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
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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 [?] MacFarlane:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading " Private - Hudson's Bay Company. Cumberland House 2 April 1894 - My Dear Mr McKay, Your letter of 17 March got here three days before the mail - they were certainly a long time on the way! I am surprised that Captain Dunlop does not [?] up - he must surely be close at hand by this time! I long for more and later news! The new priest started for Pelican [?] last week. Mr [?] Crumm and Corporal Connor accompanied him on some Scrip Business. Major Colton certainly made a wonderfully quick trip to La Corne and Prince Albert. I wish he had been able to visit the [?] Indian Reserve when he was here. I guess you'll find the spring late enough. We have had a very large quantity added to the previous enormous pile, since my [?] was here, and there has been no thaw yet, altho' the weather is mild today. I hope the Indian will exert themselves fully this spring in hunting [?], Bear and Beaver. As the Indian often is this spring, calling in the Indians from their hunts to their Reserves in order to [?]! I [?] there would be many Musquash[?] [?] for Bob [?] shen he comes down after the ice! If that man does not later regret his folly, I shall be very much astonished. He [?] not make a fortune if he [?] the bulk of the river [?] [?] [?]! I earnestly hope your Indians may pay up and do well in wiping out all debt balances this spring. [?] come out well this outfit, I anticipate no trouble in getting an increase of [?] for the next contract. I am going in hard for this in one time. I know when to do so, while those asked Mr McDougall to ouftit my accommodations. When the Indians put down crops or [?] work hard, I presume that they receive - i.e. the workers more [?] than is enter in Mr Gordon's list? Thanks for his attention and kind regards to him at the same time. If the Government give due attention to Tariff Reform and [?] Scrip (I wish you would write strongly to Mr MacDonnell on this scrip questions for I know what promises here made and not [?] in 1891 and this will lose many votes - perhaps the Seat itself!). I believe Mr MacDonnell would beat Newlands[?] or any of the [?]: [?] maybe otherwise under different circumstances. In future I must again remind you that Liquor coming for Carter in this District, from the H.B.Coy, Prince Albert, which I have freshly sanctioned, this only should be forwarded here by the Mail Carriers, or other H.B. conveyance. [?] [?] that one must refer to these orders. I can trust Horace, McDonald, King, Houston[?], Halcron, McLear, Haight and Beatty with liquor - but some of the others cannot have any without using it up as quickly as they possibly can - and to the neglect too often of their duty to the Company! This is [?] [?] the same very annoying and unpleasant to me. With kind regards to Mrs McKay Yours ever sincerely [?] MacFarlane. A McKay Esq."
Call Number: 385 Corr - MacFarlane
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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 Henry McKay :
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Fort Ellice Dec. 23rd/74 - My dear Brother, As Wm [?] will be starting for Winnipeg tomorrow morning I now take the opportunity of writing you a few lines. I have received your letter by Mr. Clarke in which I was glad to hear that you were all well and enjoying yourselves. I also received a letter from Papa, in which he states that Thomas has found all his horses and heard also of another which he thinks is my mare. Mr. McDonald is not at home just now he is off up to Pelly, but will be here for New Year. George is now at Green Lake along with the young Parson. He is doing nothing but traveling all the time and enjoying himself in all respects. Tom is sending him up a horse for his use up there so I think he will enjoy himself pretty well. There has been quite a great deal of sickness up here during the last few months back with the fever but However so far all are once more beginning to straighten up and I hope the next time I write you I will be able to tell you that all is well. I believe that Thomas' little boy is a regular little dancer. There is quite a town rising[?] down the river at the Bridge. Old [?] is the Mayor and Papewash his Secretary. Young Chaska ([?]) we generally get him to go and see our traps. I have now killed 6 foxes and one crop. So far I have enjoyed myself pretty well. We have had an awful game of foot Ball this evening and I feel pretty tired after it. I have written to all my friends to received quite a lot of letters by them. I am sorry I haven't time to write to the rest of you but I hope you will all write me as I would like to see how you are all getting along at School. Mrs McDonald received a letter from John Archer the other day and I was surprised to see how well he wrote. You can tell Gilbert and James I will write them by the next chance and Joe too. I may also tell you that the packet from Fort Garry will be starting on the 10 or 15 of January so you must take all your letters to Fort Garry Post Office - I must now close this shortly now with kind love to you all and wishing you a happy New Year and Pleasant winter. I remain, Your dear Brother, Henry McKay"
Call Number: 385 Corr - McKay family - Brother
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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 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
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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
dc.publisher: Hudson's Bay Company's Office

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
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Harriet Traill:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Fort Pitt, May 19th 1876 - My dear Angus, We are quite well and happy here with mother we arrived last Sunday evening and found mamma all alone papa had gone up to Edmonton to relieve Mr B. Hardesty of the charge for awhile. You will see Mr Traill as he goes home he will go and see you, and he will tell you all about his children, we are all well and I hope you are the same. Mamma is sending you a pair of trousers each and 3 shirts each and Gilbert a suit and lots of shoes, your winter gloves she will send by and by, James and Joe's shirts are washed the same but they will know the difference by the sizes of the shirts. Mamma is sorry that she can't go down and see you this year but if she is well you will have the pleasure of seeing her next year. I am so sick of the trips that I have made up my mind to stay here with our mother for the summer, my little son is a troublesome child and gives me so much to do that I think it is better to stay here with mother. Mr Traill is going for so short a time that it is not worth the while to go with him and now with love to you all I remain your loving sister, H. Traill. P.S. Mamma sends the shoes you asked for, for [?] Eliza Prichard, and also the shoes for Mr [?] Matheson she charges him five dollars for them and the money you will get and have it for pocket money, you will divide it with your brothers of course you give them two pair to [?] Prichard in a present. H. Traill"
Call Number: 385 Corr - McKay family - Traills (sister and brother-in-law)
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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
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from [?] MacFarlane:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Private - Hudson's Bay Company, Cumberland House 30 April 1894 - My dear Mr McKay, Albert Flett arrived up here on the 25 with the mail, having left the butter and dogs etc at Sturgeon River. Soon after, the river the Saskatchewan broke up, and the man is now north [?]. I hope fish won't get to Sturgeon River before Morse and Horace [?] that place, altho' a gale of wind has been against them since they left. I trust John Saheys and our resident trader [?] Cook will be able to hold him in check in the meantime. You had forgotten that last year I sent Edward Ladotte[?] up, earlier than usual, with the April mail. I was disappointed at not hearing from Major Colton and others but hope to do so [?] Louis Jourdain, who ought to be here this week. You acted very wisely in insuring your life in the great Company of the future. I wrote strongly in your favor to the commissioner and I also asked the Inspector to back up my recommendation and hope he will do so. There is no better form of investment for you and many others than carrying as much insurance as possible in the Mutual Reserve [?] Encourage all your friends to go and do likewise! I noticed the death of Scott's father - also that of poor Joe Hargrave, and [?] Ballantyne formed in the Company's Service and a great writer of [?] [?]. He was a good [?] man. You did well to keep the Bale [?] and Horace's liquor under the circumstances - but [?] will bring all I hope. I notice that the affair of the defunct Commercial Bank are in a much worse condition than people supposed. I am afraid that the poor shareholders will seriously suffer. Why does Gordon not have his life insurance in the same Company as you did? Mr Wright also ought to join and all those who can afford to do so. I have great faith in this [?] and heartily wish it the greatest possible success. I think if I were an agent of this [?], I could obtain some policies. As it is, I have [?] done much work for it, and one or more other insurance Companies and when or rather should I eventually thus act for pay, I hope I get on to go in for another policy to my advantage!! i think Henry will also Insure in [?] when a [?] offers for taking a medical examination. I hope you [?] will exceed my expectations. Later on I will give you details of ones. [?] [?] causes here operate adversely, while Foxes and Martens [?] have been remarkably scarce. I am afraid too that the [?] post will again prove a source of deep loss to the district. With all good wishes to Mrs McKay and yourself, Believe me yours very truly, [?] MacFarlane - P.S. You will see what I have written to [?] Umperville[?] in reply to his letter of inquiry - [?] MacFarlane"
Call Number: 385 Corr - MacFarlane
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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 [?] 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: 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
dc.publisher: The International News Company

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from Scott Simpson:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Green Lake Post, English Riv. Dist. February 3rd 1880 - Dear Angus, I am once more settled down at this Jumping off station on the through road to - well you know where. I mean we started from Massan's on Monday morning and I was fortunate enough to fall into a cart rut and give an extra twist to my ankle consequently I had to ride more than I cared to do, as it was not what you might call sultry and oppressive, and Mosquitoes kept in the back seats. However, we made our Camp on the Muckacoos River that night and camped 10 miles from Green Lake on Tuesday night; We could have come on to the fort the same evening but for the Freighters who were camped on the road and from whom we had to get the mail bags. Fancy, we made on Monday, what it took us two days to accomplish on our way out and came within 10 miles of the place in 2 1/2 days. The Freighters all arrived after us as they persisted in following our packet road through the Woods instead of following the River as directed, however they are here and have opened out a good road for us [?] which is a great consideration on our part. This sweet place is, if anything; duller than when I left. the fat is - a man with so much intellect (you know) will, and must feel dull, when there is nobody one can associate with who has an idea beyond Horse Trading. Just grasp the idea and then tell me if you don't think it is a pity about me and my Intellect etc etc. We met Laronde near Mr Hine's Mission en route to Duck Lake. Give my kindest regards to Mrs and Miss Clarke and tell them that I am too proud to look at Fish after having inspected the contents of a certain bag, and that some people hazarded a guess that the bag contained my Commission judging from the attention I paid it en route. I am puzzling my head to think of something very cute so please imagine something that will do credit to my imagination, face it as some one remarked, there is heaps of news but it is extremely hard to get at or have pity on. Yours faithfully, W. Scott Simpson. I am starting a very big ring on Coal Oil will you or your friends put in a few hundred - W. Scott. - don't laugh - "
Call Number: 385 Corr - Scott Simpson
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Title: Letter to Cornelius J. Saule from Angus McKay:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Fort Pitt N.W.T. Oct 26/84 - Cornelius J. Saule Esq. Photographer, Battleford - Dear Sir, Find herewith a list of the parties who have paid up to date - they are as follows: D.L. Cowan 2.00, B.H. Robertson 3.00, Corp Sleigh 13.00, L. O'Keefe 8.60, G. Currol 7.00, A. McDonald 1.00, R. Hobbs 7.00, A. McMillan 6.60, H.A. Edmonds 3.00 - [?] 51.20 - Brough forward $51.20 - D. Gavins ?.60, J. Tector [?], C. Phillipps [?], Inf. McDonald 2.00, T. Leduc [?], F.C. Roby [?], 2 extra views of Pitt @.69 [?] - Total $73.20 - Enclosed find cash [?], Cheque $515 for Chas Phillipps [?] 14.00, Cheque $211 - Alex McDonald [?] 18.65 [?] Postage stamps - $73.70[?] - [?] has left for Bford and I therefore send you back his photos received by last mail. The other 1/2 doz = 6.00 he took before leaving and he will settle with you for the [?] [?] [?] In the last list you sent up there was 1 of buckskin group down for F.C. Roby which was marked paid on the list. This photo I did not receive with the other and as you did not send it to him direct - I gave him 1 from the first [?]. Should you be leaving Bford shortly or before you receive the rest that's due you, please enclose [?] before going - where to remit to. Yours truly Angus McKay
Call Number: Angus McKay - Folder 2 - Box 2
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from J. Fortescue:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Moose Factory, Jany 20th 1891 - My dear Angus, I have written to Annie already and given her the whole of our little news which certainly does not amount to much but I must write you a few lines in the hope of getting an answer so that we may become better acquainted than we are seeing so much of our affections are centered in the same quarter. I hope you are all quite well and baby growing as he should strong and healthy. You do not know how I wish I could see him and Annie. There seems no hope at present of our doing so but I suppose I must learn patience even in my old age. We have had a very mild winter and a very poor one for the Indians who are doing nothing and those at Albany are starving. I think if it were not for the English provisions there would be no living here for the natives. As far as we are concerned we get enough beef and mutton with that and some salt provisions we do very well we get plenty potatoes and in summer other vegetables. Percy went last fall by the ship to Jim Charlie at school he was not the least bit sorry to leave he thought it would be [?] fun on board the ship. I expect he changed his mind when he became sea sick. Dr Christie very kindly undertook looking after him as he was going also we were sorry to lose him for he was a really good doctor and a nice man with just one failing, the drink was too much for him a brother of his attended to the shop he married Mr Colliers governess they have a dear little boy just eight months old and he also has blue eyes when I look at him I think of our baby and [?] and imagine that he is like. I do hope you are able to send us your photos and his. Nellie and Gertie are pretty well and have been amusing themselves in various ways darning, [?], painting etc. but they still [?] Prince Albert. Our future Bishop is I believe to come here next summer his name is Mr [?] and Englishman but had a living in Ottawa I think. Which he gives up to come here as first Bishop [?] thought of Archdeacon J.A. McKay the reason why he gave up the idea I do not know. I hope things are going on in business better with you than they are here and that we should have good news from you when the [?] for packet arrives.With best love and wishing you a very happy new year and a kiss to Annie and Forty, I remain Yours affectionately S.J. Fortescue"
Call Number: 385 Corr - Fortescue
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Title: Letter to Angus McKay from William McKay:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Fort Pitt 14th June 1881 - My dear Angus, I was at Battleford on the 26 May and stayed 4 day there. Saw Mr Clarke, Col McLeod and Wm Pascal Barland[?] where they all met for to attend at the North West Council. William looks well and healthy. I got a good supply of unsaleable goods from William which he had packed up to send back to Carlton. I took it all off his hands as he could not see these goods at Battleford. I came up with Maria and [?] Calder, they will be going back tomorrow. I am sending a man back with them, the same time asking William to send me a small keg of powder, as I am altogether out of powder here. I brought up your Blond Mare she was very poor. She is now beginning to look much better. She has no colt you are very unlucky with your mares. I hear your cream mare and colt died at Battleford. I was very sorry to hear that Gilbert sold his place and got himself involved into debt to so many different people. Mr Clarke told me Gilbert owed himself $150 Dollars and that he owed the company at Carlton $40 Dollars and at Prince Albert $400 Dollars besides others that he owed.I was very sorry to heard this of Gilbert how ever I promised Mr Clarke that I would pay the company what Gilbert owned, and the $150 Dollars he owed Mr Clarke also. It is very hard on me to be paying is debts as I have very little means myself but I would rather pay that for him then see any of my children getting into trouble. See Gilbert at Battleford as he went out to Fort McLeod. I got about 3000 rats and a good many beaver and Bears Skins the close of the outfit which I intend getting made into packs and send down per Steamer with the rest of our packs they will only come in for outfit/81. Wishing you all a pleasant Summer your mother writes with love to you all I remain yours affectionate Father W. McKay"
Call Number: 385 Corr - McKay family - Father (Wm)
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