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Title: Letter to Harold Edgar Dewdney from Angus McKay :
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Fort Pitt N.W.T. Nov 15th 1884 - Harold Edgar Dewdney Lieutenant-Governor, Regina, N.W.T., Sir, I have the honor to request that you will be pleased to grant me a permit for Two gallons of Gin for medicurical[?] purposes. Enclosed herewith find one dollar for the licence fees. I have the honor to be Sir your obedient Servant, Angus McKay - I beg to recognized [?] the applicant [?]" written along side: "P.S. Should your honor be pleased to grant me the permit. Please forward it direct to Messrs Ballantyne Two [?] Winnipeg, Man AMcK"
Date Created: 1884-11-15
Call Number: Angus McKay - Folder 2 - Box 2, usaskarchives:39379

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

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from [?] MacFarlane:
Institution: Univesity Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading " "Private" Cumberland House, 30 March 1894. My Dear Mr McKay, The Mail carriers made a very slow trip this time - they did not get here until Tuesday afternoon! Jack T. had been ill for most of a day and the snow storm on Friday I presume spoilt the track for them. We have more than last year and of course, this interferes sadly with the fur hunts, especially musquash[?]. The great [?] is coming down in spring they say - promises to burn the candle at both ends - i.e. reduce the price of foods and increase the Tariff for furs - and a a time too when the latter here fallen greatly in price!He has also asked the Indians to reserve all their furs and [?] money for him and has further promised to establish posts in the District! If he does, he must give debt - and when he give up doing so, his advances tot he Indian [?] worth many cents on the dollar you may sell believe! If [?] were a wise man, he'd keep out of the Fur Trade - but sooner or later, he will realize his folly. It will however be necessary for [?] to send a trusty and [?] man like John [?] to follow or precede [?] him with a few supplies - even to watch you [?] Indians along the river. We will on the lookout for [?] once he thinks the hunting grounds of our Indians, where he is likely to fall in with them. He will not make his fortune in Cumberland - no matter what success he may meet with at first. The Indians are [?] maybe to encourage him in the their own interests - tehy will expect debt and [?] from him and if he disappoints them, they will soon have against him. Their promises, even if signed, sealed and sworn are worth very little indeed, as he will find out dire and costly personal experience. By the way, there may be a [?] coming down from Prince Albert with seed potatoes, for the Indians - if so, may I have a few [?] at same time from Prince Albert. In that case, the [?] would probably precede or accompany [?], who has promised to follow the [?]. I enclose one of his [?], which he attempted to sow [?]. We ripped much or most of this underhand work. I assume[?] Dunlop should be turning up now. I hope he may bring us some Butter as we have none for the last few days! I trust he may bring some the [?] [?] [?] for D. Post 6. My [?] is certainly very forgetful. I will write him again [?] re: Invoices &c. We are in the same position ourselves - at times, for [?] of these. I guess the pieces for Hines, Cook and Beaded had better remain until after water; [?] private pakage maybe forwarded any offering opportunity on Jce[?]. Horace regrets that you did not send his case (second) Carter, as there would be no freight charge. I, of course, did not want it to come on the sled now, as [?] him, while he said nothing about Carter offering to [?] same, which would have altered matters. Horace can be fully [?] with liquor - not it is the reverse with one or so others and never with them I get any [?] of permission. It is very trying that one and all cannot be hunter with their own liquor! I knew nothing of Jerry Henderson's trip - did he go as far as Prince Albert? What did he take up and what did he carry back? Please give me full details of him and his journey. Henry (entre vous) is rather fond of liquor, but he is not near so noisy as they used to report. For his own sake and that of his family, I am sure I wish he gave it up for good. [?] did his best to prejudice him against me - he always abuses his best friends, especially when in Liquor. I think Henry how believes that I have never tried to injure him! You might have taken what [?] with Mrs McKay and the little ones to Prince Albert and I regret that you did not do so. I could have explained the matter to the commissioner, had he, as likely, inquired! I hope you are bear, bearer and that hunts of this spring may be excellent. Deep snow is a great [?] here at present and has been for weeks past. Martens and Foxes here also been scarce. Mr McDonald has not yet sent us the M R and Lac La Ronge requisition for supplies of cheap goods at Treaty Price. I will not fail to remember La Corne when [?] thereupon. I certainly want to go in for all the Treaty money that can be collected at a profit. The enemy carried the war to an [?] and you must [?] retaliate and defend the Company's interests. Will write again later on. In the meantime, with all good wishes and kind regards to Mrs McKay, Believe me, Yours sincerely, MacFarlane - A. McKay Esq"
Call Number: 385 Corr - MacFarlane

Title: Letter to Angus McKay from [?] Belanger:
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Cumberland 4th Jany 1884 - My dear Angus, Many thanks for your kind and prompt attention to my request for things [?] from Prince Albert, - I hope you had lots of spirits and good times in general during the holiday and [?] [?] of your being dry now I send you a bottle strong "ginwater"[?]* with my best wishes of the season, With kind regards I Remain my dear Angus yours truly [?] Belanger - *In charge of the Packet [?] [?]"
Date Created: 1884-01-04
Call Number: Angus McKay - Folder 2 - Box 2, usaskarchives:39363

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

Title: Letter to Ballentyne and Strong from Angus McKay :
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter reading "Fort Pitt N.W.T. Now 15th 1884, Messrs Ballentyne and Strong, Grocers Etc. Main Street, Winnipeg - Sirs, I have this day applied to his Honor the Lieutenant-Governor to grant me a permit for two gallons of gin with instructions to forward the Permit to you direct. Should you receive the permit kindly have it filled and send it per expenses c/o Messrs Scott and Leeson[?] mail contractors at Troy[?]. Have it securely put up in key and cased and addressed to Angus McKay - Hudson's Bay Company, Fort Pitt, N.W.T. Send your account to the above address and I will remit on receipt. I am Sirs, yours truly Angus McKay"
Date Created: 1884-11-15
Call Number: Angus McKay - Folder 2 - Box 2, usaskarchives:39381