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Pearce sends Robertson a photograph of Poundmaker, Big Bear and Father Lacombe at the Manitoba Penitentiary.

Pearce acknowledges Robertson's father was emprisoned in Ft. Garry in the 1869 uprising, laments quality of Riel photograph.

Pearce explains to E. Alexander his influence on federal cabinet during 1885-86, discusses utlimate destination of the "Last Spike."

Pearce thanks Edmund Pinchbeck for an invitation to speak at the annual convention of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts. He explains he cannot due to illness.

Pearce explains his efforst to obtain historic photographs of the West for his narrative, he mentions contacting H.Lumsden, Geological Surveys, and Dr. Adam Shortt of the Dominion Archives.

Pearce informs Prof. Fay he will pay for printing his own manuscript and is looking for a good price.

Pearce asks Mr. Lynch from the Dept. of the Interior for a copy of his 1885 "The North-West Half-Breed Grant."

Peace tells Peters he will send him a copy of his manuscript when he addresses editorial changes.

Pearce tells Peters he met with Premier Greenfield and spoke with the Provincial Librarian, Mr. Jaffray concerning Jaffray's suggested manuscript changes.

Pearce accepts Peters recommendations, will collect historic photogarphs to add to the work.

Pearce tells Peters he will let Premier Greenfield make copies of his narratives, comments he is a weak Premier.

Pearce advises Peters that he spoke to Premier Greenfield and reports that Greenfield suggests he might be able to publish his work in cooperation with the governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Pearce sends F.H. Peters parts one and two of his narrative, explains no one else could equal his first-hand experience of western settlement and he is most qualified to write the narrative.

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 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 describes his understanding of the origins of the name Kicking Horse River

Points out location of historical sites where buffalo hunters wintered

Pearce describes his understanding of the locations of Indian settlement locations and their social groupings

Pearce responds to Tassie's editorial comments concerning his historical manuscript.

Pearce tells Bennett he knows of no Indian Treaty signed near Flag Staff Hill.

Pearce thanks Coutts for sending him the government report "The Queen vs. Louis Riel." Pearce notes that he was at the Riel trial and acknowledges the difficulties of translation.

Pearce asks King to supply him with historical information for his historical manuscript. He specifically asks King about his experience travelling West with the North West Mounted Police in 1874.

Pearce comments on his work for the Dominion Land Board, and scrip.

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

Pearce thanks Godfrey for his comments on the paper he wrote for a meeting of The Association of Dominion Chartered Accountants.

Pearce sends Grogan personal observations on the Riel uprising help Grogan write his article. Also comments on the difficuly of locating his 1886 "half-breed" report.

Pearce sends Grogan a copy of his report "The North-West Half-Breed Grant" in French.

Pearce comments on Metis land claims.

Pearce asks Howard to read his manuscript and comment.

Pearce comments on the causes of the Riel Rebellion and the Louis Riel Trial.

Pearce sends Steadman a copy of his manuscript and asks Steadman to comment on it. Observes that Dr. Adam Shortt at the "Archives Branch of the Dominion Government" has preserved a copy of the manuscript in the Archives.

Pearce requests Oswald return his copy of his manuscript.

Pearce tells Oswald he will send him a copy of his manuscript as soon as he can. He laments the cost of publishing and the state of his own finances.

Comments on construction information for laying track

Pearce asks Smith to provide him with a copy of the "Wild Land Tax Act." This act directly affected the Hudson's Bay Company.

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

Pearce asks Hewitt Bostock to read his manuscript and comment

Pearce asks Judge Mckay, of the Court of the King's Bench, to read and comment on his historical manuscript. He includes the letter he sent to Prof. James. Mavor of the Royal Society of Canada (formerly Professor of Political Economy at the University of Toronto) to inform his comments.

Pearce asks McKay if he has read his manuscript. Tells him the Royal Society has "totally fallen down" on publication, requests McKay pass the manuscript to Haultain

Pearce sends a copy of his manuscript to Justice Jackson requesting his opinion, he explains his experiences make him most qualified to write such history.

Pearce informs Scott he will send him a copy of his manuscript.

Pearce asks Hon. Mr. Justice Beck to read his manusript. Pearce points out the commendable objectivity of his work, the approval of acquaintances, and the fact Dr. Adam Shortt of the Archives Branch of the Dominion Government" has place a copy in their holdings.

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

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

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

Pearce sends Riley information concerning the origin of the name Medicine Hat and the origins of the first railway running near the South Saskatchewan between Medicine Hat and Lethbridge

Pearce sends J. McCartney Wilson a copy of his manuscript. Explains how his manuscript began in 1915 with a request to prepare a paper on the Canadian Pacific Railway title to lands, notes that no other living man had his experiences in settlement and the Department of the Interior accepted upwards of "99%" of his recommendations concerning squatters' claims.

Pearce thanks McCartney Wilson for his positive comments. Notes he had a particularly important role in surveying the West. He claims he was not a source of discontent for the of the "Halfbreed Outbreak of '85" and the trial of Riel.

Pearce addresses the suggested changes of J.A. Jaffray

Pearce tells Jaffary the ex-Sheriff Inkster could tell him, in spite of failing vision, who is in the photograph of Riel's cabinet currently in Jaffary's possession.

Discusses locations of Buffalo Jumping Pounds in Alberta.

Pearce sends Coyne a copy of his manuscript and asks him if he will proofread and edit it.

Pearce thanks Coyne for his positive comments on his historical narrative.

J.H.King provides Pearce with information regarding the construction of buildings in the West.

Pearce explains to Woods the location of aboriginal "wintering places." Indicates several notable locations.

Pearce writes to the Mayor of MacLeod to ask for information and pictures concerning "the burying stone of the Peigan Indian reserve," and a buffalo pound in Porcupine Hills.

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.

Pearce requests Wallace quickly read and return the copy of his manuscript he sent.

Pearce explains to Blue, Provincial Librarian of Alberta, that he took evidence of all settlements in Alberta where there were disputed lots, recommends the creation of an Alberta historical society to best deal with the distrbtution and preservation of such evidence.

Pearce sends John Blue, Secretary, Edmonton Board of Trade, copies of maps used by Sir Alexander Mackenzie on his western "voyages."

Pearce asks for information regarding the development of the North West Territories and the appointment of David Laird.

Pearce comments on a paper he wrote for Mr. Black, the Chairman of the Association of Dominion Chartered Accountants. Pearce also comments on the Department of the Interior.

Pearce responds to Scott's comments on his manuscript discussing the federal government's decision on the interpretation of the western boundary of the 'fertile belt' and the Red River Navigation Company.

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

Pearce apologizes to King for blaming the Department of Pubilc Works for his inability to locate records relating to the construction of Government buildings in Livingstone.

Pearce sends Mr. Naismith a copy of his findings regarding the settlement of Livingstone.

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

Pearce discusses the development of the North West Territories, the NWMP, and the development of the C.P.R line.

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

Pearce comments on the causes of the 1885 Riel Rebellion, and his intention to publish a narrative on the development of the West. Denies Metis land claims at Batoche inspired 1885 Rebellion and defends his federal government report on the causes of the 1885 Rebellion.

Pearce sends L.J. Reycraft a copy of his memorandum on the establishment of Ft. Livingstone as the first capital of the North-West Territories. Pearce also attaches a photo of a "monolith" erected by the Saskatchewan Historical Society to commemorate the location of Ft. Livingstone.

Pearce encourages to Reycraft to keep his report concerning settlement of land claims in Calgary and vicinity as long as required to go through it bu it must be returned.

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

Pearce laments the lack of financial support for writers from universities and the private sector. Reports his manuscript is now in the Dominion Archives and Calgary Public Library.

Pearce offers a copy of his report "The North-West Half-Breed Grant" to MacDonald.

Pearce requests information regarding telegraph liines from Macdowell.

Pearce responds to Waagen's comments. He wishes to avoid personal reminiscences in his manuscript. Discusses potential publication support including the Montreal Gazette, and the C.P.R.

Pearce sends his historical narrative to the Mayor and Commissioner of Calgary suggesting they might find it useful.

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

Pearce requests information regarding telegraphs from McCaig.

McClean provides Pearce with information regarding Indian Agencies in the West.

Pearce asks for information regarding Indian Agencies in Livingstone.

Pearce requests information regarding the Postal Service in British Columbia.

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

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 thanks Miller for comments, tells him he has not the time or skill to "pad out" the narrative further for events such as the 1885 Rebellion, notes that Father Lacombe waited too long to write his history of the West.

Pearce informs University of Toronto Librarian, Mr. Wallace, that he will send him his requested copy of his manuscript as soon as he has his copies returned.

Pearce sends Miller a copy of his manuscript and asks if he thinks it suitable for publication, tells Miller there several topics on which he knows more than any man alive.

Pearce explains to Mrs. Waagen the inspiration for writing his historical manuscript.

Pearce aks Naismith to forward his paper "Titles to Land in Three Prairie Provinces" to Dr. Rutherford. He also aks Dr. Rutherford to critique the paper.

Pearce sends Mr. Naismith a copy of his findings regarding the settlement of Livingstone.

Pearce asks Nanton for a critique of his paper on the Railway Land Grants given by the Dominion Government in the three Prairie Provinces. Pearce reflects on writing a Historical Manuscript.

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

Pearce sends Nanton a copy of his Alberta Land Surveyors's Asssociaton Reminiscences, andoffers a copy of the schedule from his "North-West Half-Breed Grant" report. He also comments on the causes of the Riel Rebellion.

Pearce comments on the Hudson's Bay Company .

Pearce sends Cote a copy of his letter to Norquay explaining his perspective on the Hudson's Bay Company compensation for Indian Reserves land.

Pearce tells Norquay he is intimately involved in the surveys resulting from the Manitoba Act and he is more acquainted with the facts of Western settlement than "any man living."

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 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."

Pearce officially applies to the Department of the Interior for a copy of his "Half-Breed Report"