The file contains primary source information on the landscape of Newport Township in 1799. It consists of a field book containing survey notes taken by Christopher S. Bailey of Leamington, Vermont. The survey notes offer insights as to the natural landscape of Newport Township, including waterways, vegetation, and topography.
Item is a reproduction of a miniature portrait of Captain James Jackson, probably captured around the 1790s.
The sub-series contains information on Joseph Whitam from 1801. It consists of a survey report by Joseph Whitam for Philip Derick.
The sub-series contains information on John Caldwell in 1801. It consists of a debt obligation.
Item is a "Warrant for Drawing Bills" for the amount of 5000 Pounds Sterling dated 1802 in Halifax and signed by John Coape Sherbrooke.
The sub-series contains information on the Eyby family in Caldwell’s Manor from 1803 to 1804. It consists of inventories, an agreement and a receipt.
The file contains primary source information on the life of Captain Samuel Heard in 1808. It consists of one letter written to Samuel by his sister-in-law, Hannah Hanover, notifying Samuel of the death her husband, Luke Heard, in Kennebunk, Me.
Heard, Capt. Samuel VIItem is a "Warrant and Discharge" to James N. Duntze Esq. (Deputy Paymaster General) for the amount of 6826 Pounds, done in Messina, Sicily, signed by John Coape Sherbrooke and dated 8 April 1808.
The item contains information on Gilbert Hyatt's associates in Ascott. It contains the names, number of lot and commissions of the associates.
The sub-series contains primary source information on the property of Heinrich (a.k.a. Henry) Derick in Caldwell's Manor from 1817. It consists of a reproduction of a land transaction between Henry Derick and Napier Christie Burton.
Derick, Heinrich (1784-1876)The sub-series contains primary source information on the life of Jacob Derick in Brunswick, New York in 1818. It consists of a letter written by Jacob Derick to Conradt Derick in Christie's Manor, containing information on his family and personal life.
Derick, Jabob (1784-1875)The file contains primary source information on Henry Bowen in 1818. It consists of a long letter sent in 1818 by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Bowen to his mother. The letter recounts a military campaign in the Indies in which Bowen participated in December 1817.
Bowen, Henry (d. 1821)The item contains information on Charles Stewart’s activities. It is a letter written in 1823.
The file consists of four promissory notes issued by Abraham Amy in 1822 and 1823 in Holland, VT.
The file consists of photocopies of true and faithful copies, issued in 1861 by the Provincial Registrar's Office, of two documents related to land grants in the Township of Stanstead at the beginning of the 19th century. The first document consists in the letters patent granting certain lots unto Charles Kilborn, Isaac Ogden and their associates on 27 September 1800. The second document is a list of lands (lots and range numbers) granted unto Sir Robert Shore Milnes on 12 March 1810. It also consists of a photocopy of a deed of sale by Rev. Charles Stuart, represented by Sir Robert Shore Milnes, to William Bullock for lot 24, range 1 and lot 25, range 2 in Stanstead Township, originally dated 1823.
The sub-series contains information on the Mayo family in Caldwell’s Manor from 1824. It consists of a tutorship and court ruling concerning David Mayo.
Item is a bill of lading done in Quebec and dated 18 July 1826, addressed to Miss Charlotte Felton, care of Mrs. Ann Kitson of Sorel.
The sub-series contains primary source information on the property of Mary Brust/Broost Derick from 1827. It consists of a last will and testament.
The file contains primary source information on the personal property held by Newport Township citizens from 1831 to 1904. It consists of insurance policies and certificates.
The series contains primary source information on the military involvement of the Heard/Hurd family of Newport Township, and on the militia of that place, from 1792 to 1830. It consists of warrants to notify militiamen of summons; militia rolls; correspondence regarding militia rolls; and a circular regarding military commissions. Three of the documents also include handwritten transcripts.
The file contains primary source information on the life of Captain Edmund Heard from 1799 to 1830. It consists of letters addressed to Captain Hurd, primarily from his family members.
Heard, Capt. Edmund VIThe file contains primary source information on the Society for Suppression of Vice, Felonies, and Misdemeanors in the Parish of Charleston (now Hatley) from 1823 to 1831. It consists of a minute book.
The item is a photograph of a sketch of a landscape showing a bridge over a river cutting between hills scattered with buildings and trees.
Item is a photograph of a sketch by C.B. Felton titled "Lennoxville District of Saint Francis L.C. in 1832." The sketch depicts buildings and fences, livestock, and people.
Original sketch by C.B. Felton.
The sub-series contains primary source information about the property of Philip Derick in Caldwell's Manor from 1784 to 1810. It consists of land transactions, receipts, and a loyalist compensation receipt. It also includes a chest that was reported brought with Philip Derick when he emigrated from New York around 1780.
Derick, Philip (1749-1825)The file consists of four letters written by Simeon Collins to Micah Ferrin from 1823 to 1834. One of the letters includes an invoice of property sent to Micah Ferrin.
Item is a photograph of a sketch with two panoramic views of Sherbrooke from the east side of the St. Francis river in 1834.