Land grant to Matthew Forest. Only a small portion of the land grant remains. The name John Graves Simcoe appears near the bottom. A partial date is on the reverse side, 1790.

Land grant to Sarah Crumb, Township of Louth, County of Lincoln, District of Niagara, wife of Brian Crumb and daughter of Isaac Vollick, a U.E.L. The land grant is for 200 acres of land in the Township of Townsend, County of Norfolk, District of London, March 13, 1806. Signed by William Jarvis (Provincial Secretary of Upper Canada); Peter Russell (Auditor General); Thomas Scott (Attorney General); and Alexander Grant (President administering Upper Canada). Printed on vellum with writing in black ink, vellum strip at the bottom and the hard seal displaying the Royal coat of arms.

Land grant to John Robert Small, Township of Cornwall, County of Stormont, Eastern District. The land grant is for one acre of land, with an allowance for the public highway, Town of Cornwall, March 8, 1809. Signed by P. Selby (Auditor General); Wm. Jarvis (Provincial Secretary to the Lt. Governor of Upper Canada); William Firth (Attorney General); and Francis Gore (Lt. Governor of Upper Canada). Printed on vellum with writing in black ink, ribbon at the bottom and the hard seal displaying the Royal coat of arms.

Account (2 p. handwritten) of Messrs. Geo. and Alex. Hamilton from William Robertson. The invoice is for assorted items including whisky, tobacco, shoes, candles, and beef, November 1, 1810. The account covers the period from April 1809 to May 1810.

Land grant to Nicholas Bower, Township of Camden, County of Lenox and Addington, Midland District, son of Adam Bower, U.E. Loyalist. The land grant is for 200 acres of land in the Township of Reach, May 20, 1811. Signed by William Jarvis (Provincial Secretary to the Lt. Governor of Upper Canada); P. Selby (Auditor General); William Firth (Attorney General); and Sir Francis Gore (Lt. Governor of Upper Canada).

Letter to Wm. H. Merritt, Niagara Lt. Dragoons, Deleware, from Alex. Hamilton. The letter offers for the use of Government 70 lbs. of pork and 370 bushels of pears, and requests an answer as soon as convenient. A copy of the letter was also sent to Edward Couch, Commissary General, Fort George, July 1812.

**Please note: This letter contains language that reflect the time period when it was created and the view of its creator. This can include offensive and negative language, references, and stereotypes that are no longer used or appropriate today. The item(s) retain their original content to ensure that attitudes and viewpoints are not erased from the historical record. The Archives & Special Collections are actively working on including more respectful and representative language in our own descriptions now and into the future.**------------------------------------------- Letter to Captain Alex. Hamilton. N. Lt. Dragoons, Niagara, from Charles Askin, Oxford. He writes that he has arrived here with most of his party, which he is sorry to say is very small, and there is little probability of it being much stronger. He adds that the "Indians" have not joined us yet and seem very unwilling to do so. He notes that one hundred and fifty were to go with us, and that Norton will hardly be able to bring fifty. He writes that the Regimental coats of the 41st Regiment are worn by many militia and they appear to be very proud of them. On their way they have mustered a few volunteers, including Thomas Racey, Col. Bostwick, and one of John D[?]’s brothers. He understands that Mr. Pallinson [?] & Mr. Baby had passed Long Pt. yesterday on their way to York to attend the Parliament and was told there has been two or three skirmishes at Amherstburgh. He adds that Division two of the 41st Regiment were attacked by 40 of the enemy and refused to surrender. They made a charge at them, but the cowardly yankees fired a volley at them and wounded them both. One was taken prisoner and died soon after, the other supposedly died as well. He writes that he was extremely happy to find that the militia at Sandwich did not behave in the shameful manner it was said they had. He states that he has seen a man who was present when they marched down from Sandwich to Amherstburg, who said that Col., Ft. George [?] was up there and gave three cheers on their arrival, and then ordered them to march. He writes that he still has hopes that the militia there will behave as well as that in any other part of the Province. He adds that Alex is Lieut. of a troop of horse commanded by Capt. Jacobs. He has not heard how James is employed. He adds that he is not at all pleased with this letter and asks that it be destroyed, July 21, 1812.

Letter to Captain Hamilton, Niagara, from Geo. Hamilton, Canborough. The writer states that he has just learned that “your infernal dragoons” at Canborough are in his stables there, without “leave or licence”. He has learned that W.H. Merritt has been up in that quarter and presumes that they have been directed by him. He asks that these youths be recalled instantly and fined to pay for the damage they have done, in order to avoid a formal complaint against them to General Sheaffe. An added note states that James is new with Robert and is likely to receive a commission in Roberts Company as 2nd Lieut. As he is not allowed to go any distance from his post, he asks that the writer persuade James to ride to Canborough to get the rafts down. He was not able to do this as James is in Company with Mr. Clark. He urges the writer to write to James. He adds that Robert mentioned that he wanted to speak to James about appointing him executor, August 1812.

**Please note: This letter contains language that reflect the time period when it was created and the view of its creator. This can include offensive and negative language, references, and stereotypes that are no longer used or appropriate today. The item(s) retain their original content to ensure that attitudes and viewpoints are not erased from the historical record. The Archives & Special Collections are actively working on including more respectful and representative language in our own descriptions now and into the future.**--------------------------------------------- Letter (7 pages) to Captain Alex. Hamilton, N. Lt. Dragoons, Niagara, from Charles Askin, Strabane. He writes that since George has left he has not had an opportunity to write, so any items of consequence that occurred in this quarter he has probably already heard from George. He regrets not having left with him as he has witnessed some shocking scenes. He states that Major Chambers was sent to River Raisin and Fort Miami to take possession of some block houses and destroy them, and to bring anything belonging to the United States, such as arms and provisions, to Amherstburgh. He writes that the commander at River Raisin refused to surrender. He notes that the "Indians" could not be got ready for a day or two, but at last they got off from Amherstburgh. When they arrived at the River Raisin, all the inhabitants had surrendered, agreeable to the capitulation of Detroit. He adds that the inhabitants were plundered by the "Indians", and that they were looking to them for protection as had been promised by our Government, but it was not in their power to provide it. He notes that hardly a horse was left in the settlement and the violence was great. They remained one day at River Raisin and then went to Fort Miami, where the "Indians" plundered, but not so greatly as at River Raisin. He adds that they have been forced to lock their horses in the stables at night and watch them well in the day time. He states that Colonel Procter is made Governor of the Michigan Territory and Judge Woodward is his Secretary, and that the Governor is too stiff to be very popular. Robert Dickson is expected here every day. He notes that there has been so much public property taken at Detroit that it is supposed there will be a great deal of prize money, August 25, 1812. A note next to the address states the letter was forwarded by Major Chambers.

Letter to Alexander Hamilton of Queenston, Burlington Heights, from Robert Gillespie, Montreal. The letter contains an account summary of George and Alex. Hamilton’s account with Gillespie. He notes that £172.18.3 is owing. A detailed account is included on a separate page. He adds that he may at a future date ask for an account statement from Hamilton, January 1, 1815.