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Pearce asks White to prepare and send him copies of his paper "Titles to Land in the Three Prairie Provinces."

Nanton thanks Pearce for the opportunity to read his paper "Titles to Land in the Three Prairie Provinces."

Pearce comments on the Hudson's Bay Company .

H.H. Smith, former Commissioner of Dominion Lands and Pearce's superior, critiques Pearce's paper "Titles to Land in the Three Prairie Provinces."

Nanton responds to a letter H.H. Smith, former Commissioner of Dominion Lands and Pearce's superior, wrote to Pearce regarding a critque of his paper "Titles to Land in Three Prairie Provinces."

Coleman replied to Pearce concerning allegations of corruption amongst Canadian Dominion government employees.

Pearce justifies to Nanton the negative comments in his manuscript concerning the Hudson's Bay Comppany's negative influence on western settlement, cites on going water reserves problems in Southern Alberta.

Pearce defends his manuscript concerning the case of Chief Justice Wood's decision in the case of Hudson's Bay Company versus Attorney-General.

Christie gives Pearce further information on the "warping" (towing) of ships up the Grand Rapids.

William Robinson sends Pearce information concerning early shipping on the North and South Saskatechewan rivers.

Pearce asks Hume to provide him with information regarding the development of the Postal Service in the West.

Building of earliest rail lines, includes reference to related Winnipeg Telegram article.

Pearce writes to Payne notifiying him of his paper, "Titles to Land in the Three Prairie Provinces," and requests information on "the early development of railways and telegraphs" on the Canadian prairies.

R.F. Clarke requests information on land settlement in the West for the Dominion Land Surveyors Historical and Biographical Committee.

Pearce requests information regarding an early map of the C.P.R. land holdings from Montreal to the Pacific.

Payne replies to an inquiry from Pearce and informs Pearce that he cannot answer his inquiry regarding telegraph development, but states that he will send him a copy of Railway Statistics from 1908.

E. Deville, former Surveyor General of Canada, informs Pearce when the Dominion government changed the river lot system to "regular system" for surveys of rivers in the Northwest Territories.

Pearce asks Macbeth for information concerning steamboats and barges used to convey coal from Medicine Hat to Lethbridge.

Pearce discusses a section of his paper regarding the Hudson's Bay Company in his paper "Titles to Land in the Three Prairie Provinces" and requests a critique from Cote.

Pearce requests information regarding land holdings in the prairies.

Burpee offers a critique of Pearce's paper "Titles to Land in the Three Prairie Provinces."

Thompson addresses the question of "Hudson's Bay Reserve Lands." Pearce has made several inquiries into this issue for the purpose of researching his essay, "Titles to Land."

Pearce asks for advice on his paper "Land Titles in the Three Prairie Provinces" and inquires about the possibility of pubilcation by the Royal Society.

Stephenson provides Pearce with information regarding the appointment of Mr. Sabine to agent of the Dominion Lands.

Pearce describes the mid-nineteenth century narrative of European settlement surrounding the region currently known as St. Albert. The manuscript is predominantly a quote of a letter Pearce wrote to A. Walsh, Commissioner of Dominion Lands, describing the Catholic Church's efforts to acquire land in the area known as "Big Lake," an enlargement of the Sturgeon River near contemporary St. Albert

Invitation from Western Canadian Irrigation Association for Pearce to speak on the topic of the North West Saskatchewan Irrigation Project.

Pearce asks Col. Walker for historical information concerning Livingston, Fort Pelly and Battleford.

Christie sends Pearce information concerning gteh Steamer "North West."

Pearce requests verification of facts concerning the arrival of the first locomotive to the Western Canadian Provinces.

Concerning Pearce's research into the first locomotives in Manitoba.

Pearce writes to Dr. Deville to obtain information regarding surveying on the South Saskatchewan and Bow River.

Pearce informs Stephenson of his desire to publish his paper "Titles to Land in the Three Prairie Provinces" and requests information regarding the Department of the Interior.

Letter sent by Pearce to several government officials requesting data on irrigation and settlement. Pearce collected the information for the purposes of presenting a paper to the Calgary Branch of the Engineering Society on the benefits of irrigation.

Cuming responds to Pearce's request for information concerning the old plan of the survey for lots along the Red River and Assiniboine Rivers authorized by the Hudson's Bay Company and completed by "a Mr.Taylor."

Hugh Macbeth supplied Pearce with requested information concerning the construction and navigation of steamships and barges operated by the North-Western Coal and Irrigation Company.

Pearce writes to Royal North-West Mounted Police Commissioner Perry for information concerning the establishment of R.N.W.M.P. posts in western Canada.

Pearce sends Mr. Cambpell an early draft of a manuscript concerning land titles asking for comment. Comments on publishing the work.

Godsal discusses the need to preserve early prairie history before it is lost. He laments the lack of interest in this topic the local and federal governments display.

Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada discusses historic sites in Western Canada.

Concerns construction contract with Hudson Bay Railway

Heaman offers Pearce detailed information on Western railway construction.

Detailed information on the track from Port Arthur to Vancouver

Pearce informs MacDonald of his paper "Titles to Land in the Three Prairie Provinces", and requests information regarding telegraph development in the West.

Macdowell provides Pearce with information regarding telegraphs.

Pearce provides Frank Oliver with several copies of questions regarding the development of telegraph lines and asks Oliver to distribute the questions to informed parties.

Pearce provides Hume with a list of questions regarding the development of telegraph lines in the West.

Details on rail line from Callender to Port Arthur

Details on completion of CPR, Callander Junction to Port Arthur and the relation to the 1885 rebellion

Campbell provides Pearce with a detailed critque of Pearce's Manuscript.

Points out location of historical sites where buffalo hunters wintered

Discusses locations of Buffalo Jumping Pounds in Alberta

M. Ommaney of the C.P.R. wrrties to Pearce explaining he cannot locate a map from 1885 documenting the proposed location of the C.P.R.

Pearce requests information regarding telegraphs from C.N. Bell.

Bedford provides Peace with information regarding the Postal Service in the West.

Meyer provides Pearce with information regarding Postal Routes in British Columbia.

Pearce's essay concerning settlement of land title on the prairie provinces.

Discusses locations of Buffalo Jumping Pounds in Alberta.

Details of first locomotive to reach Manitoba.

Information on early railraods and telegraphs in Western Canada

Concerns route of railway line from the Atlantic to the Pacific

Information for narrative history of railway line in Western Canada

Detailed response to Pearce's inquiry concerning transcontinental railway projects.

Comments on laying track westward. Some comments on the Battle of Batoche.

Comments on construction information for laying track

Dates of track laying in the West and the best sources of information.

Pearce requests information on Steamboats, C.P.R., the Postal Service, and telegraphs from Frank Oliver for his paper "Titles to Land in the Three Prairie Provinces."

G.G. Ommanney provides Pearce with information regarding telegraphs.

Pearce requests information regarding telegraphs from McCaig.

McDonald provides Pearce with information regarding the development of telegraph lines in the West.

Pearce requests information regarding the development of the Postal Service in the West.

Pearce requests information regarding the Postal Service in British Columbia.

Bedford provides Pearce with information regarding Postal Routes in the West.

Burpee informs Pearce that he expects the Royal Society to print Pearce's manuscript, and agrees to critque Pearce's Manuscript.

Campbell critiques Pearce's manuscript.

Pearce comments on Campbell's critique of his Manuscript.

E.G. White tells Pearce he is arranging to have a photographer go West to take photos of significant areas of historic interest.

Godsal talks about the need to begin documenting significant historic locations in western Canada

Cambie voices surprise at Gen. Ruttan's indiferrence to history.

Gen. Ruttan's recollection of the first locomotives in Manitoba

Beasley offers Pearce information concerning the first survey of the E&N Railway.

Munroe supplies Pearce with his recollection of dates of track laying in the West.

Pearce requests information on the C.P.R and telegraph lines from Ommanney.

Frank Oliver provides Pearce with information regarding telegraphs and the formation of the Edmonton Bulletin.

Pearce requests information regarding telegraph liines from Macdowell.

Pearce asks for information regarding the development of telegraph lines in the West.

Pearce requests information regarding the relationship between the Hudson's Bay company and the development of telegraph lines.

Pearce provides Meyer with a copy of his narrative on the development of the Postal Service in the West.

Starnes replies to Pearce's inquiry with a list documenting the establishment of Police Posts in Western Canada.

Frank D. Wilson supplies Pearce with information concerning transportation, predominantly shipping, and the opening of Athabasca Landing and the Athabasca river system for trade.

Frank D. Wilson supplies Pearce with more information concerning mid-nineteen century transportion in Northern Alberta.

A query on the history of the Postal Service in western Canada, telegraph communication and steamboating. Two page attachment provides information on the first postmasters in the Canadian North-West.

Pearce sends Steadman his memorandum concerning bull trains and travel in the early
Canadian prairies and asks for Steadman's comments

Pearce asks A.B. Perry for a map detailing the route of the North-West Mounted Police in 1874 from Dufferin, Manitoba to Fort MacLeod

Pearce inquires concerning the Aboriginal Battle of Belly River and Jerry Potts.

Pearce offers Oliver, owner of the Edmonton Bulletin and future member of parliament, an affidavit he wrote in 1884 documenting the the first claims along the North Bank of the Saskatchewan River.

Pearce sends Burpee the last nine chapters in his historical manuscript asking him for his editorial comments.

Conybeare describes for Pearce the Battle of the Belly River, in Southern Alberta on October 25, 1870. It marked the last major conflict between the Cree and the Blackfoot Confederacy, and the last major battle between First Nations on Canadian soil.

Pearce sends his manuscript to F.M. Black requesting comments. He also asks if Mr. Black will send the manuscript on to, Mr. Healy, Provincial Librarian of Manitoba, for comments.

Pearce asks for information concerning the early history of southern Alberta. Subjects Pearce asks for include early transportation from Fort Benton on the Missouri to Fort Whoop-up in Southern Alberta, the last conflict between First Nations groups, and police efforts to control the alcohol trade.

Pearce asks Col. Walker for details of his involvement in the N.W.M.P. march from Dufferin, Manitoba to MacLeod, Alberta.