To The Hon. Alexander Morris, Lieut. -Governor. Sir, –Referring to your letter of instructions under date of the 14th of July, relative to the payment of the Norway House and Cross Lake bands of Indians, I have the honor to submit the following report: — Having, in co-operation with the Hon. Thomas Howard, paid the […]
Sir,–I have the honor to inform you that on Monday last I came to this Fort with the Commissioner to meet the Indians called here, with a view to negotiate a treaty, intending to open the business on Tuesday morning. It appeared, however, on inquiry, that some bands of Indians had not arrived on Tuesday
This indenture, made on the eighteenth day of July, in the fifty-seventh year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King George the Third, and in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and seventeen, between the undersigned Chiefs and warriors of the Chippeway or Saulteaux Nation and of the Killistine or Cree Nation, on
To The Honorable The Minister Of The Interior. Sir, –I recommended in my dispatch of the 7th June, that measures should be adopted to secure the adhesion of the Indians, who had not been met with when Treaty Number Five was concluded, and was requested by you to entrust the duty to Mr. Graham, of
To The Hon. Thos. Howard And J. Lestock Reid, Esq. Dear sirs, –Under authority from the Minister of the Interior, I have to request you to proceed to Lake Winnipeg for the purpose of–on behalf of the Privy Council of Canada–securing the adhesion to Treaty Number Five of the Indians who have not yet been
The Victoria County, Ontario Canada Centennial History written by Watson Kirkconnell in 1921 provides a vivid look into the details of pioneer life in the Victoria County area of Ontario. The data extracted from that manuscript which contains genealogical value has been presented here. It consists of military history and records for Victoria County and
Eric Wold who has been city engineer of Burlingame for the past four years and at present is also acting in the same capacity for the infant municipality of San Bruno, has been engaged in engineering work the greater part of his life. His college training and wide experience has splendidly fitted him for the
Because of his extended practice and prominence in public affairs, Dr. Norman D. Morrison is one of San Mateo’s best known physicians. Dr. Morrison came to San Mateo eleven years ago. From the day of his arrival he has been successful as a practicing physician and surgeon and his clientele of patients includes some of
Terence Masterson, street commissioner, capitalist, and proprietor of the Wisnom Hotel, has been a resident of San Mateo for twenty-five years. He came here a total stranger; but his fair dealings, enterprise and confidence in San Mateo’s future, have made him one of the leading citizens of the community. As city trustee and street commissioner
The development of a few graveled lanes to eighty miles of paved and macadam boulevards is part of the story of “honest” John MacBain’s seven years as supervisor of the Third Township. When John MacBain took office, in 1904, his dream was to give his constituents a system of perfect roads. With not a foot
Frederick Ernest Beer, one of the proprietors of the San Mateo Garage, came to San Mateo in 1907, and with his partner, Mr. C. B. Morton, opened the San Mateo Garage and Machine Works. Since then the business has steadily grown, and today is one of the largest on the Peninsula. Mr. Beer’s early business
Seth H. Powers was born at Long Point, Canada, June 26, 1843. He is the son of Richard Powers, a farmer and stock-dealer of Vermont. His mother’s maiden name was Phoebe Howard, a native of Canada. His parents died when he was very young, and he then came to the United States and was educated
The Canadian Biographical Dictionary contains 527 biographies of men who were deemed by the publishers to be representative of all who took part in the social, intellectual, and material progress of the Country of Canada. Our presentation currently consists of volume 1 only, which was specifically devoted to the County of Ontario.
The 1851 Directory of Canada includes residents of over 547 Canadian communities.
A Village situated in the Township of Toronto, County of York, Canada West distant from Toronto, 16 miles usual stage fare, 1s. 101/2d. from Hamilton, 32 miles. Population about 350. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Alphabetical List Of Professions, Trades, &C. Blevins. Mrs.
A small Village. situated in the Township of Cavan, County of Durham, C. W. distant from Port Hope, 14 miles usual stage fare, 3s. 9d.-distant from Peterborough, 16 miles usual stage fare, 3s. 9d. Population about 100. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Alphabetical
A Village situated in the Seignior of Noyan, County of Rouville, Canada East distant from Phillipsburg, 10 miles. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Alphabetical List Of Professions, Trades, &C. Barber, J. P., M.D. Brainerd & Shattuck, general store. Clark, D. S., general store.
A Village situated in the Township of Burford, County of Oxford, Canada West distant from Brantford 9 miles usual stage fare, 2s. 6d. distant. from Toronto, 82 miles from London, 56 miles. Population about 300. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Alphabetical List Of
A Village situated in the Township of Toronto, County of York, Canada West distant from Toronto, 26 miles usual stage fare, 3s. 9d. Population about 250. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Alphabetical List Of Professions, Trades, &C. Byam, Rev. J. W., Episcopal Methodist.
A Village situated in the Seignior of Bleury, County of Rouville, Canada East distant from Montreal. 23 miles usual stage fare, 7s. 6d. Population about 1,200. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Alphabetical List Of Professions, Trades, &C. Amel, F. F. Z., notary, Stevenson
