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File consists of genealogical notes on the Rettie family of Truro, Nova Scotia, with a particular focus on Captain Alexander Rose Rettie and the wreck of his vessel "Forest Chief." Also included are a family tree, photocopies of research correspondence, and historical newspaper accounts. MS-2-173, SF Box 14, Folder 7
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File consists of two guest books (1890-1893 and 1897-1900) printed for Daly and his wife, used during his time as Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. MS-2-19, SF Box 14, Folders 1-2
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File consists of four letters written to Tobin from Alfred Austin, who was Tobin's schoolmate at Stonyhurst College from 1849-1852 and who later served as Poet Laureate of England (1896-1913). MS-2-74, SF Box 18, Folder 24
Charles Tupper letters
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File consists of two handwritten letters by Charles Tupper. The earlier is an 1887 letter of introduction to Sir Andrew Clark regarding Mr. Freeborn, a Canadian medical student in London. The latter was written in 1911 to Mrs. J. Ross Smith in Amherst, Nova Scotia thanking her for an earlier correspondence regarding election results. MS-2-75, SF Box 18, Folder 26
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File consists of one handwritten letter (1833) to John Young from his son and business agent, William Young, and a transcription of an earlier letter (1815) from William. MS-2-80, SF Box 18, Folder 28
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File consists of business and professional correspondence from various writers, including Captain Stewart Gould (some photocopies). There is also a balance sheet (ca. 1881-1888) showing loans, payments, and ships' earnings. MS-2-86, SF Box 18, Folder 31
File · 1875 - 1876
File contains two indentures documenting the sale of lands in Pictou County. The first indenture (dated 1875) records a land sale from Robert Moran to John Ives Meagher. The second indenture (dated 1876) records a sale from Alexander and Sarah A. McKenzie to John Ives Meagher. MS-2-145, SF Box 25, Folder 6