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Place: Byron, Ontario

From: Miss Marion Griffith

To: Alf/ T.A. Patrick, M. D. Saltcoats, Assiniboia, N. W. T

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 8 pp + envelope, note on envelope "214," red wax seal

Notes: Marion writes to her fiance about her worry regarding her church choir's singing, which she though "did not sound well." She writes, "I really hope it did not sound as badly to the congregation as it did to me." She then tells Alf that she would be happy to pick out clothes for him and she hopes that she will "choose material to suit [him]." Marion encourages Alf in his efforts in Saltcoats, telling him that "do not even think of getting discourage Alf." She continues, "you can keep house almost as cheaply as you can board" but she warns him, "you know I am to assist furnishing our house." She then agrees that Alf must take the exam that he mentioned in his last letter although it "will be quite an expense, but a necessary one."

Place: Saltcoats, Assa. N.W.T.

From: Alf [Thomas A. Patrick]

To: Miss Marion Griffith, Byron, Ontario, Canada – Middlesex Co.

Delivery: Canada Post, via London, postmarks

Details: 6 pp + envelope, note on envelope “No. 250,” red wax seal with stamped initials “TAP”

Notes: In one of his regular letters to Marion, Alf details the purchases, which were largely of second hand items, that he made to furnish his rented house. He also apologizes to Marion and refers to someone who “means well and does not doubt you but feared you might be disappointed” with what Alf can provide as a home. He also tells of a heated argument he had with Mr. Lockhart over the man’s outstanding bill. Alf has waited six months and only received one quarter of the amount due. He also mentions writing a letter to Rick on his announcement of conversion to God.

Place: Byron [Ontario]

From: Marion [Griffith]

To: Alf / T.A. Patrick, M.D., Saltcoats, Assiniboia, N.W.T.

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 12 pp + envelope, note on envelope “No. 232,” green wax seal

Notes: Marion writes her weekly letter to her fiance, Alf [Dr. Thomas A. Patrick]. Marion shares the progress she and her sister Annie are making in preparing for Marion's marriage to Alf and both sisters moving to Saltcoats. Marion's family does not know that Annie plans on accompanying her. Annie ran into Alf's brother Rick at the drugstore in London, ON where he works. Financial matters take up a large part of the letter, with Marion sharing Alf's worry over financial security, while also offering him encouragement. Annie and Marion are pleased with their growing herd of sheep, but Marion worries that she will have to sell them soon for the cash. Marion tells of trouble in the church parish, which distresses her especially as her father is one of the causes. She is also dismayed that her father appears to make no effort to repay a loan to her Grandpa. She closes the letter wondering when she should tell her Grandpa that she is leaving, and she wishes Alf a Merry Xmas. In a postscript, she worries about both her and Annie leaving their mother when their Grandpa's health is so poor.

Place: Byron, Ontario

From: Marion [Griffith]

To: Alf / T.A. Patrick, M.D., Saltcoats, Assiniboia, N.W.T.

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 8 pp + envelope, note on envelope “No. 233”

Notes: Marion writes to her fiance, Alf [Dr. Thomas A. Patrick]. She has been busy in preparations for Christmas. Alf's parents invited her and her sister Annie to spend Xmas [Christmas] evening with them and a few friends. She is pleased and surprised to be invited, although she worries that they will be an imposition as they are unable to arrange a ride home for themselves. Marion anticipates talking with Alf's brother Rick, as they get along well. Marion tells of how pleased Annie was to receive her own letter from Alf, which also pleases Marion. Writing later, Marion tells of how she stayed at home with her Grandpa rather than attending evening church service. He is very lonely and she is glad to play for him and read aloud to him.

Marion received an early Christmas gift from Annie: a cup and saucer for her and a moustache cup for Alf. Marion "was surprised when I saw the cups as it was decided we would do without presents ourselves in order to have a family photograph during the holidays." Marion wishes Alf a belated birthday, a Merry Xmas, and Happy New Year. In a postscript she writes that she has no objections to Alf's cousin travelling to Birtle [Manitoba] to be a witness at their wedding.

Pearce informs Miss Unwin that he has contatected Capt. Deane, concerning money he owes and assures her Capt. Deane will soon pay.

Incoming correspondence from George S. McTavish discussing his visit with Mr. Christie and his cousin. Correspondence sent from Colborne, Ontario to Robert Bell.

Accession consists of medical notebooks by Arthur S. Smith, Professor A. Simard, William A. Polson, Professor Littlejohn, Professor McLagan, and Professor Cathcart.

Textbook; status: basic; Natural Sciences; level: [Secondary]; approved: 1889. On title Page: Authorized by the Dept. of Education for Ontario.

Teacher reference; status: basic; Botany; level: Standards VI, VII; approved: 1896, 1897, 1898, 1900, 1901.

Teacher reference; status: other; Music; [level not given]; approved: 1889.

Teacher reference; status: basic; Geography; level: Standard I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII; approved: 1895. Teacher reference; status: basic; Geography; level: Standard II, III; approved: 1898, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903. Teacher reference; status: basic; Geography; level: Standard IV, V; approved: 1898, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903. Teacher reference; status: basic; Geography; level: Standard III; approved: 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911. Teacher reference; status: other; Geography; level: Standard IV, V; approved: 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911.

Teacher reference; status: basic; Geography; level: Standard I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII; approved: 1895. Teacher reference; status: basic; Geography; level: Standard II, III, IV, V; approved: 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903. Teacher reference; status: basic; Geography; level: Standard III, IV, V; approved: 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911.

Textbook; status: basic; English; level: Standards [V, VI, VII, VII]; approved: 1889. Textbook; status: basic; Reading and Literature; level: Intermediate Course; approved: 1889.

Typed letter dated in Ottawa, March 12, 1889. It is a submission to the Honourable Minister providing documents for consideration in connection with the “liquor question” in the North West Territories. It is signed by Comptroller "F.H."

The memo outlines the documents attached:

• “Extract from the report of the Commissioner of the N.W. Mounted Police for 1888, as received at Ottawa with marginal notes showing the portions which have been printed and submitted to Parliament. / The attention of the Minister is particularly called to the paragraphs not printed.” (see 2011.002.002)
• “Extracts from the Annual Report of the Commissioner and other Officers as printed and submitted to Parliament.” (see 2011.002.003)
• “Copies of Police reports of inspection of Saloons at Calgary on 29th December and 9th January last, by which the Minister will see how impossible it is, under the existing permit system, to exercise efficient control over the sale of liquor.” (see 2011.002.004-006)

Place: Saltcoats, Assa.

From: Alf [Thomas A. Patrick]

To: Miss Marion Griffith, Byron, Ontario, Canada – Middlesex C.

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 8 pp + receipt + envelope, note on envelope “No. 252,” red wax seal with stamped initials “TAP”

Notes: "My dear Marion – Four years ago to-night we “plighted our troth” to each other. How I wish I were with you tonight that we might rejoice together. The intervening four years have been a long time in rolling by – and must have been trying indeed to your patience. My dear faithful Marion. When Nov. 30th 1890 is here I trust it will find us a faithful, loving, staid happy married pair – man and wife. Certainly much that we desired four years ago has been transferred from desire to realization. What we both now so particularly desire will, I trust, soon be ours to enjoy. God has truly been good to us during the four years past, Marion. May we be much more deserving of his goodness hereafter."

Alf believes he and Marion can finally marry. He makes detailed plans for Marion to travel to Birtle, Manitoba on Saturday, January 15 where he will meet her.

Included with the letter is a receipt for T.A. Patrick's payment to the High Court of Canada, Canadian Order of Foresters.

Place: Saltcoats

From: Alf [Thomas A. Patrick]

To: Miss Marion Griffith, Byron, Ontario, Canada

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 8 pp + envelope, note on envelope “No. 253”

Notes: Alf writes his weekly letter to Marion, with many details of his cash flow as he continues to build a stock of drugs and other items for his medical practice. He names a number of clients who owe him money for medical services but are “never likely to pay me.” He hired “Young McGrath of Crescent Lake” to stuff his deer’s head. He mentions news from his mother and his brother, Richard. Alf tells Marion he intends to write his parents with news of their marriage plans [as discussed in his letter of November 30, 1889]. He continues to be in disagreement with his father and believes the roots of the conflict lie in his talk of marriage. Alf coaches Marion to act “non-committed and oblige” when she visits them. “Re Xmas presents – I concur with you. Would like you to get photographed before you leave home for home here.”

Regarding their plans for a wedding, Alf writes that he is unsure exactly when the marriage could happen. He writes "don't know where the money is to come from in the meantime. As soon as I get this stock on the shelf I'll be in better position to know when we can get married Marion. For after all we can not marry without money." He later states "I expect very little professional work between now and April."

Photo depicts unidentified prospector north of Edmonton washing gravel in search of gold

Pearce writes to Steele requesting him to resolve the Ladies Work Depository's request for payment of bill for supplying 200lbs of marmalade to the NorthWest Mounted Police detachment in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Incoming correspondence from George S. McTavish discussing the festive season and notifying Dr. Bell his letters and books were sent out. Correspondence sent from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Robert Bell.

Textbook; status: basic; English; level: Standard VI; approved: 1889.

Textbook; status: basic; Grammar; level: Elementary Course - for Roman Catholic Schools; approved: 1888, [1889, 1890]. Textbook; status: basic; Grammar; level: Intermediate Course - for Roman Catholic Schools; approved 1888, [1889, 1890]. Textbook; status: basic; Grammar; level: Superior Course - for Roman Catholic Schools; approved: 1888, [1889, 1890]. Source cites authors as: Brothers of the Christian Schools.

Place: Byron, Ontario

From: Marion [Griffith]

To: Alf / T.A. Patrick M.D., Saltcoats, Assiniboia, N.W.T.

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 8 pp + envelope, banded in black; note on envelope “No. 240;” obituary newspaper clipping for Mr. John Stephens.

Notes: Marion writes to her fiance, Alf [Dr. T.A. Patrick]. Marion describes the funeral arrangements for her grandfather, John Stephens. She repeatedly mentions how tired she feels and how she is suffering from headaches. Marion and her sister, Annie, continue their preparations for moving to Saltcoats, with the encouragement and support of their family.

She mentions that Annie will purchase the wedding ring for Alf and discusses the different shoes that she purchased. She plans to add the moccasins Alf had bought for her to her supply.

Photo depicts York boat with sail and crew.

Photo depicts Julian (left) and Seton Mills as young children in paper frame marked "Julian's first work."

Photograph depicts Hudson's Bay Factor's residence in Edmonton, popularly known as the Big House. The individuals in the photograph are from the left: Reverend John McGougall, J.R. Michael, W.E. Trail, Senator Hardisty, W. Leslie Woods, Harry Grahme, W. Pearce, Chief Factor James Macdougall.

Photograph taken from the attic or roof of Bow Bend Shack at 2014-17th Avenue East. The camera was pointing in a south-easterly direction. The river in the background is the Bow. The house depicted is on the south side of 17th Avenue. In the foreground is the southerly edge of the Pearce property.

Photograph depicts unidentified traders arriving in Prince Albert with their furs.

Photograph depicts a sketch of Norway House from across Lake Winnipeg.

Photograph depicts the "Saskatchewan" a Hudson's Bay Company Steamer on the North Saskatchewan River opposite Prince Albert.

Photograph depicts Aboriginal Tipi in winter in the Qu'appelle Valley.

Photograph depicts Aboriginal Tipi in winter in the Qu'appelle Valley.

Photograph of unidentified man sitting on log fence at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Writing on back reads "The Cowboy on fenced foot of the Rockies".

Photograph of six unidentified men with mining tools in front of A-frame tents near Lardeau on Kootenay Lake, BC. Writing on reverse reads "Popler Cr; Gold Rush; Lardo; Kootenay L".

Photograph of a log jam over a cliff side. Writing on reverse reads "180 000 [lies?], 140,000 logs, 1/2 mile long, 60 ft high".

Photograph of an unidentified man on horseback in front of cows, power lines, and foothills.