Reference; status: basic; English Literature. level: Standards VI, VII, VIII; approved: 1888.
Textbook; status: basic; English; level: Standard VI; approved: 1889.
Textbook; status: basic; Poetical Literature; level: Standard VII; approved: 1896. No particular edition is recommended.
Textbook; status: basic; Poetical Literature; level: Standard VII; approved: 1896, 1897, 1912. Textbook; status: basic; Poetical Literature; level: Standard VI; approved: 1898.
Textbook; status: basic; Composition and Prose Literature; level: Standard VI; approved: 1897.
Teacher reference; status: basic; Prose Literature; level: Standard VI; approved: 1901. Textbook; status: other; Reading; level: Standard VII; approved: 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905. Textbook; status: other; Reading; level: Standard VIII; approved: 1908. Textbook; status: other; Reading; level: Standard VII; approved: 1909, 1910. Textbook; status: other; Reading; level: Standard VIII; approved: 1911. Textbook; status: other; English Literature; level: Gr. 10; approved: 1912. Textbook; status: other; English Literature; level: Gr. 9; approved: 1914. Fiction; status: basic; English Literature; level: Gr. 10; approved: 1924, 1925, 1927, 1928, 1930. Fiction; status: basic; English; level: Gr. 10; approved: 1937, 1938. Fiction; status: other; English 1; level: Gr. 10; approved: 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945.
Fiction; status: other; Reading; level: Standard VII; approved: 1903, 1904, 1905. Sources specify Houghton Mifflin or Ginn and Co. as publishers.
Textbook; status: basic; English Literature; level: Standard VIII; approved: 1904, 1905.
Textbook; status: other; Reading; level: Standard VIII; approved: 1906.
Textbook; status: other; Reading; level: Standard VI; approved: 1906. Textbook; status: basic; English Literature; level: Gr. 9, First Year; approved: 1913, 1914.
Textbook; status: basic; English Literature; level: Standard VII; approved: 1907.
Textbook; status: other; Reading; level: Standard VI; approved: 1908, 1909.
Teacher reference; status: basic; Prose Literature; level: Standard VII, VIII; approved: 1901. Fiction; status: basic; English Literature; level: Standard VII, VIII; approved: 1903, 1905, 1908. Fiction; status: other; Reading; level: Standard VII; approved: 1909. Fiction; status: other; Reading; level: Standard VI; approved: 1910, 1911. Fiction; status: basic; English Literature; level: Gr. 10; approved: 1911, 1912, 1915, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1930. Fiction; status: basic; English; level: Gr. 10; approved: 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945. No specific edition recommended or required.
Textbook; status: other; Reading; level: Gr. 12; approved: 1911, 1912. No specific edition is recommended or required.
Textbook; status: basic; Mathematics; level: elementary; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888.
Music curriculum materials - within the Alberta School Curriculum Historical Bibliography 1885-1985 (Elementary Resources) Collection.
French curriculum materials - within the Alberta School Curriculum Historical Bibliography 1885-1985 (Secondary Resources) Collection.
Textbook; status: basic; French; level: Standard VIII; approved: 1909.
Dictionary; status: other; French; level: [High School]; approved: 1927, 1928, 1929, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943.
Reference book; status: other; History; level: Gr. 12; approved: 1923, 1925, 1927, 1930.
Textbook; status: other; History; level: Gr. 9; approved: 1923, 1925, 1927. Reference book; status: other; History; level: Gr. 9; approved: 1930.
Reference book; status: other; History; level: Gr. 11; approved: 1927, 1930. Reference book; status: other; History; level: Gr. 10; approved: 1930. Source notes "...book which is thought will be of special value in the study of this course".
Reference book; status: other; History; level: Gr. 11; approved: 1927. Reference book; status: other; History; level: Gr. 11, 12; approved: 1930. Source notes "...book which is thought will be of special value in the study of this course". 1930 source lists author as Morison.
Textbook; status: other; History; level: Gr. 10, 11, 12; approved: 1928.
Place: [Grand] Rapids
From: Robert James
To: Rev’d J. Smithurst, Indian Settlement
Delivery: Local courier
Details: 1pp + integral address face
Notes: Reverend Robert James conveys the bishop's [Bishop David Anderson] instructions to Reverend Smithurst that the Journals be sent by the next packet, which will be sent in mid-February. Reverend Cowley is also mentioned.
James, RobertPlace: Liverpool [England]
From: John H. Johnson
To: To The Right Rev’d D. Anderson, Lord Bishop of Rupert’s Land, North West America
Delivery: Forwarded by the Christian Missionary Society to Red River Settlement via Hudson’s Bay Company supply ship and canoe brigade, and then by courier
Details: 4pp + 4 newsletters + addressed envelope
Notes: Johnson writes to Bishop David Anderson to propose establishing an annual donation from St. Andrew's Church in Liverpool, England to the Christian Missionary Society in Rupert's Land. Johnson hopes to establish a link between the two groups and he hopes to see the initial donation of 5£ be surpassed in future years. Johnson intends that this letter be sent to Reverend John Smithurst and be "left open for his perusal as probably he may have some suggestions to make before sending it to you."
With his letter, he includes four (4) issues of “St. Andrew’s Monthly Paper.” Each issue consists of a single sheet of paper that measures only 14.5 x 12 cm when unfolded. Includes February, March, April, and May issues for 1851.
Interesting facts: St. Andrew's Church is located on Renshaw Street. Reverend T.C. Cowan is Minister. Issues are printed by Richard C. Scragg, Printer, 75, Renshaw Street. The District of St. Andrew's has a population of "about 6,000." Average monthly attendance at the Day School and Sunday School is approximately 250 each, and is broken down for Boys, Girls, and Infants.
Place: Lac La Ronge, C.M.L. Station
From: James Settee
To: The Reverend J. Smithurst,
Indian Settlement (crossed out),
Church Missionary House, Salisbury Square, London (crossed out),
Middleton, Wirksworth, Derbyshire
Details: 3pp and integral address face
Notes: James Settee writes to Rev. Smithurst on a number of matters. He says that Thomas Cook brought Rev. Smithurst's last letter to him and told Settee that Rev. Smithurst was suffering badly from rheumatism. Settee says both he and his wife also suffer from rheumatism, which he blames on the cold climate. Settee is about to leave on a long journey to Norway House, and he mentions that the baptized Natives object to working on Sundays, but Settee feels that the portages would be impossible without the help of the Hudson's Bay Company boats and so they must work on the Sabbath to keep up. The mission at Lac La Ronge is doing well, and Settee hopes to writes to Rev. Smithurst again once he reaches Norway House.
While written in May, this letter has a cancellation for Sault Ste Marie, C.W. in September. The letter then made its way to Church Missionary House in London, England where it was then redirected to Middleton, Wirksworth, Derbyshire.
Settee, JamesPlace: Lower Fort Garry
From: W[illiam Douglas] Lane
To: Rev’d J. Smithurst, Indian Settlement
Delivery: Local courier (probably Hudson’s Bay Company courier)
Details: 1pp + integral address face
Notes: A short letter by William Douglas Lane, Postmaster at Lower Fort Garry, discussing the payment of bills, refunding of money, and receipt of a flute.
Lane, William DouglasPlace: Red River Settlement
From: K. G. Smith, Hudson's Bay House, London
To: Reverend John Smithurst
Details: 1pp
Notes: Smith mentions seven enclosed invoices and the amount and balance of a shipment.
Textbook; status: basic; English; level: Primary; approved: 1885. For use in Roman Catholic Schools.
Place: Lower Fort Garry
From: W. Lane
To: Revd. J. Smithurst
Details: 1pp
Notes: In this letter, William Douglas Lane asks for Rev. Smithurst's assistance in finding a flute.
Lane, William DouglasPlace: Red River Settlement
From: Wm Cockran
To: Rev. John Smithurst, Upper Fort Garry
Details: 3pp and integral address face
Notes: Reverend William Cockran writes that he only just heard through Major Caldwell that Rev. Smithurst was leaving for England with Henry Cook in a few days. Rev. Cockran says he is sorry he cannot see Rev. Smithurst in person, but he is too busy preparing to form a settlement at Portage la Prairie. He then writes about the difficulties in getting a thrashing machine and asks Rev. Smithurst to inquire in the United States if a machine can be imported from there. He then complains about Adam Thom and Governor Colville throwing obstacles in the way of getting this new settlement established. Rev. Cockran then returns to the issue of Rev. Smithurst leaving and expresses his sadness that Smithurst and his congregation have had such a falling out. He then prays that God will grant Rev. Smithurst repentance. He asks Rev. Smithurst to send financial aid back to Red River to help pay for the building of a new stone church.
Cockran, WilliamPlace: Middleton [Derbyshire, England]
From: William Buckley
To: Rev’d J. Smithurst, Church Mission House, Salisbury Square, Fleet Street, London
Delivery: Forwarded by the Christian Missionary Society to Red River Settlement via Hudson’s Bay Company supply ship and canoe brigade, and then by courier to the Indian Settlement at Netley Creek
Details: 4pp + addressed envelope with postal marks (stamp removed)
Notes: William Buckley writes from England to his friend, Reverend Smithurst. Buckley mentions that cholera has killed thousands in Jamaica. He gives a detailed account of the death of his brother Francis, who died the previous November after several months of illness. William Buckley is admiring of the deep faith in God and heaven which his brother maintained. He then gives news of people they both know. He mentions Mr. Wass, Mr. Hubbersty, Mr. John Wathy, and Rev. Smithurst’s brother George and his troubles. Buckley then complains about the “radical party headed by Messrs Everett, Dunn & Griffith, assisted by the Editor of the socalled Wesleyan Times.” He blames these radicals for spreading discord, as eight local preachers have joined these “Agitators.” He mentions Mr. Greville, Mr. Jones, Mr. Barker, Mr. Harward Senior, and Mr. Frederic Harward. Mr. Alfred Alsop plans on having a business at the Viagellia [Via Gellia] Works in Bonsall. William Buckley mentions that Mr. Mason speaks highly of the new Bishop of Rupert’s Land [David Anderson]. “Mr. Mason” is presumably Reverend William Mason. Buckley mentions there is political dissatisfaction with Lord John Russell’s handling of the Pope’s proposed papal hierarchy. There is excitement for the “Exhibition of the works of arts of all nations at London” and Buckley expects the census next year to be a great deal of work for the Registrars.
Buckley, WilliamPlace: Red River Settlement
From: Reverend Abraham Cowley, Partridge Crop
To: Reverend John Smithurst
Details: 3pp
Notes: Partridge Crop was a missionary outpost on the northern reaches of Lake Manitoba, and was later renamed Fairford in 1851 by Bishop Anderson.
The outpost was on the left bank of the Partridge Crop River and was established by McNap for Winter trading with the Indigenous people. The lengthy letter from Cowley mentions topics such as the recent arrival of the bishop, his meeting of confirmation candidates and inspecting the school.
This letter would have travelled by canoe down Lake Winnipeg to the Red River.
Cowley, AbrahamPlace: Hudson's Bay House, London [England]
From: W.G. Smith
To: Revd John Smithurst, Middleton, Wirksworth, Derbyshire [England]
Details: 2pp
Notes: In this letter, Mr. Smith writes to Rev. Smithurst to let him know that his packages have arrived in England and he will forward them by train.
Smith, William GregoryPlace: Matlock Bath [Derbyshire, England]
From: G.W. Saxton
To: Rev. John Smithurst, Indian Settlement, Red River, N.W. America
Delivery: Forwarded by the Christian Missionary Society to Red River Settlement via Hudson’s Bay Company supply ship and canoe brigade, and then by courier to the Indian Settlement at Netley Creek
Details: 4pp + integral address face
Notes: George W. Saxton writes a lengthy letter to Reverend Smithurst describing deaths in the neighbourhood, fundraising activities for the Church Missionary Society, and clergymen at local parishes.
Saxton, G. W. (George Withers)Place: Red River Settlement
From: Duncan Finlayson, Hudson's Bay House, Lachine
To: Reverend John Smithurst
Details: 2pp
Notes: In the letter, Duncan Finlayson advises John Smithurst of the subscription cost of two papers and the possible cost even if Smithurst thought he stopped the subscription.
Finlayson, DuncanCopy of correspondence from George Simpson at Moose Factory to Donald Ross at Norway House.
The letter describes an incident at the district of [Kinogoumiss], which may refer to the area near Kenogamisis Lake in Ontario. The incident involved an alleged attack on Postmaster Donald Grant, who was in charge of the Flying Post. The letter states that it is not possible to bring the accused Indigenous man to trial due to a lack of evidence and other complications, so on Simpson's order, the accused attacker is to be moved to a post on the Northwest Pacific Coast so that he cannot return home. Simpson states that he cannot issue official instructions and asks for private letters to be sent to possible recipients of the accused. Since Simpson is not sure who will receive the man, letters are to be sent to "Mr. Douglas," "Mr. Work", and "Mr. Ballenderi."
A receipt confirming a postal delivery from London, [England] to William Spratt at Fort Garry.
The letter confirms receipt of Spratt's medal, which recognizes his participation in the [Battle of] Navarino.
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Place: Salisbury Street, Ireland
From: John Chapman, Missionary at Middle Church
To: Reverend John Smithurst, 18 Salisbury Street, Ireland
Details: 2pp
Notes: Chapman thanks Smithurst for newspapers and of his letter detailing his route to New York. He also discusses the status of the congregation and the building of a new church.
Chapman, JohnPlace: Hudson’s Bay House, London [England]
From: W.G. Smith
To: Rev’d J. Smithurst, Wirksworth, Derbyshire (England)
Delivery: Great Britain mail
Details: 3pp + addressed envelope with postal marks (stamp removed)
Notes: Hudson’s Bay Company secretary W.G. Smith writes to say he is glad that Rev. Smithurst is enjoying himself upon his return to England, and discusses some outstanding balances due, including money from Henry Cook. He also mentions that he has a received large order from Rev. Cockran for blankets to be distributed to the Indians of his old mission.
Smith, William GregoryExtract from the Register of the Diocese, relating to the oaths taken for service under the Bishop of Toronto. Possibly handwritten by Reverend John Smithurst.
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Place: Sandwich [now Windsor, ON]
From: Edward H. Dewar
To: Townley
Details: 3 pp
Notes: Rev. Dewar and Rev. Adam Townley were the editors of the "Churchman's Friend" magazine. In this letter, Rev. Dewar writes about editorial business, including subscribers, plans for articles, and printing.
Dewar, Edward H.Place: Munsee Town, Ekfrid P.O. [Ontario]
From: Henry C. Hogg
To: The Editors of the Churchman’s Friend
Details: 1pp. Someone has written in ink on the outside “Henry C. Hogg Esq. Dec/55” signed? underneath with the initials “AM” or “OM”
Notes: Edward Dewar and Adam Townley were the editors of the "Churchman's Friend" magazine. Mr. Hogg writes to them requesting a replacement copy as his subscription copy did not reach him.
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Place: Sandwich [now Windsor, ON]
From: Edward H. Dewar
To: Townley
Details: 3pp
Notes: Rev. Dewar and Rev. Adam Townley were co-editors of the “Churchman’s Friend” magazine. In this letter, Rev. Dewar writes about editorial matters, including the bursting of an envelope bound for Toronto, the decision to not include several articles in the coming issue, and the first complaint letter.
Dewar, Edward H.Place: Newark, N.J. [New Jersey]
From: U. Goodman
To: unknown
Details: 4 pp
Notes: The unknown clergyman who received this letter ordered a bundle of 700 pamphlets of the second edition of a treatise arguing against "that evident power of the Devil, the public school system of America." The writer mentions a controversy involving the High School of Boston and another incident which he refers to as "the Denison case in the Mother Land."
House of Lords research materials on divorce. Copies of historical legislation only.
Place: Fort Snelling, Minnesota Territory
From: E.G. Gear
To: Rev & dear Brother [likely Rev. J. Smithurst]
Delivery: unknown
Details: Letter fragment. 4pp
Notes: While unsigned, this letter fragment is obviously authored by Rev. E.G. Gear, both from the address at Fort Snelling and from the unique handwriting. It was likely sent to Reverend John Smithurst. In this letter, Rev. Gear describes a riding accident where he broke his leg below the knee.
Gear, Ezekiel GilbertPlace: Saint James, Assiniboia [Red River Settlement]
From: W. H. Taylor
To: Rev. J. Smithurst, Harriston [Ontario]
Delivery: Postal system in Canada
Details: 16pp + addressed envelope with postal marks
Notes: A long and detailed letter from Reverend William Henry Taylor of Saint James parish along the Assiniboine River. Rev. Taylor writes to Rev. John Smithurst, updating him on the Red River Settlement. Much of the news has to do with repairing the extensive damage caused by the great flood in 1852. No one seems to be able to find enough workers for these repairs.
Mentioned are:
Father E.G. Gear, who broke his leg.
Mr. Robert Logan and Mrs. Logan, who are living near where the flax mill stood.
Old Mr. Pritchard and his wife died.
Their son, Sam Pritchard, teaches at St. Paul's school. His brother, Arelui (?), married.
Mr. Smith the Collector and Mr. Pruden are briefly mentioned.
Rev. Abraham Cowley and Mrs. Cowley are mentioned multiple times. Rev. Cowley now has a Seraphine instrument which Mrs. Cowley plays during services. Rev. Cowley also has detailed plans for the repair and renovation of his church.
Archdeacon James Hunter now has a barrel organ at the Rapids church (also known as St. Andrew's).
Thomas Cook is catechist at Nepowewin mission. Rev. Henry Budd says the work there is difficult.
Rev. Robert Hunt is at English River, also known as the Stanley mission near Lac la Ronge, and he is building an expensive and impressive church.
Rev. Henry Budd is at The Pas with a young Rev. Henry George, but plans to leave for Nepowewin permanently in the Spring.
Rev. William Stagg is struggling at Manitoba.
Rev. Kirkby is still assistant at St. Andrew's.
McDonald is at Islington (White Dog) but has health problems.
Watkins is leaving Fort George possibly for Cumberland.
Rev. William Mason has success in his work, but following the Bishop's visit, disease broke out and killed multiple Natives. Small pox is rampant among the Plains people in the area of Beaver Creek and Touchwood Hills.
The steam mill is producing excellent flour.
Political unrest as renewal of the Hudson's Bay Company's charter is being debated in England. A Mr. Kennedy and Donald Gunn have written and circulated a petition to the Canadian Legislature urging them to become involved.
Place: Elora [Ontario]
From: the Congregation of St. John's Church, Elora
To: Rev’d John Smithurst
Delivery: unknown
Details: 2pp
Notes: Upon Rev. John Smithurst’s resignation from St. John's Church in Elora, on the grounds of his inability to continue to perform the duties of his office, his congregation presented this petition to him in appreciation of his contributions to them and their community.
The petition is signed by 29 parishioners. Two surnames could not be deciphered.
William Reynolds, Church Warden
John S. Crossman, Church Warden
John Burke
William Carter
George Crane
F Dalby
Thomas Farrow
Andrew Geddes
Thomas Greathead
D. Henderroll(?)
Edwin Henry Kertland
George W. Kirkendall
John J. Marten
Valentine McKenzie
John M. McLean
Edw H. Newman
Richard Newman
Robert M. Newman
Walter P. Newman
Philip Pepler
James Reynolds
William Reynolds
Hugh Roberts
James L. Ross
David Smith
David Smith Jr.
Henry Smith
Place: Guelph [Ontario]
From: A.N. Bethune, Archdeacon of York; Arthur Palmer, Rector of Guelph & Rural Dean; F.L. Osler, Rector of Ancaster cum Dundas & Rural Dean
To: Bishop of Toronto
Delivery: unknown
Details: 4pp (secretarial copy)
Notes: A copy of the report submitted by Bethune, Palmer, and Osler on their inquiry into John Smithurst’s absence from his missionary post at Elora in the county of Wellington in the diocese of Toronto. John Strachan, Bishop of Toronto, requested these men investigate the allegation that Reverend Smithurst abandoned his post without permission. Churchwardens William Reynolds and J.S. Crossman in Elora confirmed that Rev. Smithurst had been largely absent since the end of April, sometimes remaining only a week at a time. The Churchwardens said Rev. Smithurst was unable “to read or preach in a tone of voice audible to all the members of his congregation; but admitted that his bodily health was on the whole vigorous.” Andrew Geddes confirmed the frequent absence of Rev. Smithurst, who is said to have taken up residence in the township of Minto. The report recommends the Bishop demand Rev. Smithurst's resignation.
Bethune, Alexander NeilPlace: Trinity College Toronto
From: George Whitaker
To: unknown
Details: Trinity College Toronto blue letterhead, one sheet of paper
Notes: A letter written by George Whitaker in his role as provost at Trinity College. He responds to a student who will receive his Master of Arts degree on November 12. The student also inquired about working for the college, to which Whitaker expresses interest.
Whitaker, GeorgePlace: Lea Hurst, Minto [Ontario]
From: John Smithurst
To: The C.W, Pewholders and other members of the St. Johns Ch Elora
Details: 4pp
Notes: This document is the rough draft of Reverend Smithurst’s letter of thanks to his congregation for their expression of kindness as he leaves Elora. Addressed to the Church Wardens, Pewholders, and congregation at large of St. John's in Elora, he cites the loss of his voice as one of the reasons for leaving. In a postscript, he says that the bishop [John Strachan] has offered him a compromise on the issue of wages still owing. By accepting this compromise, Smithurst wishes to protect the Church from scandal.
Smithurst, JohnPlace: Toronto
From: John Toronto
To: Rev. A. Palmer
Details: 4pp
Notes: A copy of a private letter written by John Strachan, Bishop of Toronto to Rev. Arthur Palmer of Guelph, Canada West.
In this letter, Bishop Strachan responds to a letter written by Rev. Palmer which enclosed a letter sent to him by Mr. Geddes, a prominent member of the congregation at Elora. The bishop expresses anger and frustration with Reverend John Smithurst for abandoning his parish at Elora and refusing to tender his resignation. Mr. Geddes proposed a solution to the impasse, but the bishop gives detailed reasons why the proposal in unacceptable. Bishop Strachan plans to appoint a commission to investigate Rev. Smithurst's conduct.
The context of this letter is confusing, given that Bethune, Palmer, and Osler had already visited Elora and completed a report on Rev. Smithurst's absence dated October 22, 1857. Also, Rev. Smithurst indicated in his letter of November 3 to the Elora congregation that he had resigned. Perhaps a delayed postal delivery is to blame for this confusion.
Strachan, JohnAn article published by the Aborigines' Protection Society of London, Great Britain. The article argues for the welfare of the Native populations in Canada and lists a variety of influential people whom the Society has spoken with.
Place: Windsor
From: Edward H. Dewar
To: Townley
Details: 4 pp
Notes: Rev. Dewar and Rev. Adam Townley were the editors of the "Churchman's Friend" magazine. In this letter, Rev. Dewar scolds Rev. Townley for not submitting an article for the coming issue. Rev. Dewar points out that he has more than enough trouble from his church, where roof repairs cannot continue due to lack of money. He then relates how dismayed he is at the behaviour of two young women in his congregation who tried to run off to a Catholic convent. Rev. Dewar interfered and the ladies will no longer speak to him. He discusses strategy surrounding the upcoming Synod, criticizing the bishop's plans. In a postscript, he refers to two upcoming articles, one on "Spirit-rapping & Popery" and another which he intends to write as the start of a series about missionary life in Canada.
Dewar, Edward H.On the cover: Vancouver's Island-Return to an Address of the Honourable The house of Commons, dated 25 June 1857;-for "Copies of Extracts of any Despatches that have been received by Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies, on the subject of the Establishment of a Representative Assembly at Vancouver's Island."
Document is a compilation of Despatches, (original spelling), from the Right Hon. H. Labouchere, M.P., and from Governor Douglas, regarding correspondence relating to the establishment of a representative assembly at Vancouver's Island. All pages are typewritten, with minor foxing along the edges.
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On the cover: Hudson's Bay Company-Return to an Address of the Honourable The House of Commons, dated 16 February 1858;-for, "Copies or Extracts of any Correspondence that has taken place between the Colonial Office and the Hudson's Bay Company, or the Government of Canada, in consequence of the Report of the Select Committee on the Affairs of the Company which sat in the last Session of Parliament."
Place: Bishop’s Court [the name of the bishop's home in Red River]
From: David Rupertsland
To: Rev. J. Smithurst, Elora nr Guelph, Canada West
Delivery: Postal system in the U.S.A. and Canada
Details: 8pp on blue paper + addressed envelope with postal marks (stamp removed)
Notes: A friendly letter dated February 18th from David Anderson, Lord Bishop of Rupert’s Land, to Reverend John Smithurst. Postscript written February 27th.
Anderson, DavidThe William Pearce Fonds consists of records documenting the three phases of his professional life: federal surveyor and administrator (1874-1884); federal advisor for western development policy (1884-1904); and western consultant for the Canadian Pacific Railway (post-1904). Most of the records in the Pearce fonds were created in the region that was the focus of his career: the territory fomerly known as Rupert's Land and the North-West Territory, later to become the prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. A small portion of the records document Pearce's activites during his retirment
Pearce, WilliamPhotograph depicts Fort Garry. In the foreground is the bank of the Assiniboine River with York boats pulled up from the river. Taken during S.J. Dawson and H. Hind's 1858 expedition to the North West Territories to study the West's resource potential for United Canada's annexation. The expedition was sponsored jointly by the British Colonial Office and the legislature of United Canada.
Photograph depicts St. John's Church, Red River. Wooden buttresses on the side indicate structural problems that caused the church to be rebuilt shortly after photograph was taken. Taken during S.J. Dawson and H. Y. Hind's 1858 expedition to the Northwest Territories to study the West's resource potential for United Canada's annexation. The expedition was sponsored jointly by the British Colonial Office and the legislature of United Canada.
Hind, H. Y.A document titled: "Resolutions to be proposed by the Hon. Mr. Loranger, in reference to Rupert's land, the Indian Territory and the affairs of the Hudson Bay Company." Printed by the Queen's Printer, S. Derbishire & G. Desbarats.
The six (6) resolutions propose a limited renewal of the Hudson's Bay Company's trading rights. The proposal is for the Canadian government to assume all territory the HBC claimed, allowing the company to retain only those lands on which it had built or otherwise improved. The HBC would not be eligible for compensation from lands lost.
From: David Anderson, Red River
To: Rev. John Smithurst, Elora, Canada West
Details: 4pp
Place: No location
From: David Rupertsland
To: [Rev. J. Smithurst]
Details: 4pp fragment
Notes: Fragment of a letter written by David Anderson, Lord Bishop of Rupert’s Land.
Anderson, DavidPhotograph depicts McDermot's Store near the Red River, Winnipeg. McDermid was described as the first free trader in Winnipeg.Taken during S.J. Dawson and H. Hind's 1858 expedition to the Northwest Territories to study the West's resource potential for United Canada's annexation. The expedition was sponsored jointly by the British Colonial Office and the legislature of United Canada.
Hind, H. Y.Textbook; status: Basic; Botany; level: Superior Course (Roman Catholic Schools); approved: 1888. This book also recommended in the Protestant schools section as a reference book for teachers.
This document is the third proclamation issued by the colony of British Columbia. Signed by Governor James Douglas in Victoria on "Vancouver's Island," this historic revocation ended the Hudson's Bay Company's exclusive trading rights with the Native peoples which had been in place since the Crown Grant of 1838.
A document titled: "Resolutions to be moved by Mr. Dawson for An Address to Her Majesty, on the subject of the North Western parts of this Province, the Indian Territories and the Hudson's Bay Company." From the first (1st) session of the sixth (6th) Parliament. Printed by order of the Legislative Assembly by the printer John Lovell in Toronto.
This document has eighteen (18) resolutions outlining the history of the Hudson's Bay Company, challenging the validity of HBC's trading rights, and proposing that their lease to trade within the so-called "Indian Territories" not be renewed.
Photograph depicts a view of St. Boniface Cathedral. Taken during S.J. Dawson and H. Hind's 1858 expedition to the North West Territories to study the West's resource potential for United Canada's annexation. The expedition was sponsored jointly by the British Colonial Office and the legislature of United Canada.
Place: Toronto
From: J.B. Robinson
To: [Reverend C.E. Thomson]
Delivery: unknown
Details: 2pp
Notes: A short letter regarding the approaching Diocesan Synod and representatives from St. John’s Church in Elora.
Note on the back says “J.B. Robinson Esq. Read May 13/59.” While the recipient is not named, it is likely to be Reverend C. E. Thomson who led the Elora parish in 1859. J. B. Robinson is possibly Sir John Beverley Robinson, the noted lawyer and judge.
Place: Ottawa
From: J.S. Lauder
To: Thompson
Details: 4pp
Notes: J.S. Lauder is likely Reverend John Strutt Lauder of Christ Church in Ottawa, and later archdeacon of Ottawa. Lauder writes in response to a letter from his friend Thompson regarding a young man, Finlayson. Lauder regrets to say that he does not know the current whereabouts of Finlayson, but his investigations suggest that Finlayson has gone off to “sow his wild oats.”
A notation reads “J.S. Lauder Rec'd Dec 12/59.”
Place: Hastenges Road Uper Canada [Hastings Road, Upper Canada]
From: William Henery Woollacott
From: Philip [surname unknown]
To: forther and Mother
To: Andrew
Notes: This sheet of paper has two letters written on it. The first letter is from a young man who signs his name "William Henery Woollacott." The second letter is from a man who signs his name "Philip."
In his letter, William writes to tell his parents that he and Mary reached Canada safely. William tells of the boat trip from Liverpool to New York and the difficult time he's had reaching Philip's home in Canada. He is very excited at the chance to buy his own farm. "P.S. we live in a plase called the shanty 16 feet square & I can tuch the ruff With my head it is bult with wood." [P.S. We live in a place called the shanty 16 feet square and I can touch the roof with my head. It is built with wood.]
In his letter, Philip is furious with Andrew for sending William to North America with no money, bedclothes, or supplies, and at the beginning of winter. They have already spent Philip's savings and they cannot find work. They have only potatoes and turnips to eat, and those will not last the winter. He tells Andrew to send money.
Place: [Red River?]
From: David Rupertsland
To: The Rev J Smithurst, Lea Hurst, Harriston P.O., Minto, Wellington, Canada West
Delivery: Postal system in Canada.
Details: 2pp + addressed envelope with postal marks (stamp removed)
Notes: A short letter written by David Anderson, Lord Bishop of Rupert’s Land, to Reverend Smithurst with recent news.
Anderson, DavidTItle: Rules and Regulations for the Working of Gold Mines. Issued in conformity with the Gold Fields Act, 1859.
Document granting James Douglas the ability to make rules and regulations for all matters relating to mining and the nature of mining by-laws.
Two drawings that are done in the same style. The first drawing is a print that depicts either a mother or a governess with two children playing around her. It is captioned “In the Nursery.” The second drawing is a print that depicts the London Bridge and various industrial activities taking place around it. It is captioned “London Bridge.” The stamps on the backs of the drawings indicate that the originals are circa 1860. The stamp on the drawing of the nursery mentions that the artist is unknown. No mention is made of any artist on the drawing of London Bridge either. Both stamps specify that the prints are reproduced from the collection in Allegra’s Mews Gallery in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
UnknownTitle: An act to authorize the raising of a Loan of Ten Thousand Pounds upon the security of the Dues and Monies levied by virtue of the "Victoria and Esquimalt Harbour Dues Act 1860."
Document describes the payment to the Treasury of Vancouver Island in a separate fund titled the "Harbour Fund," along with the creation of a Harbour Commission.
Title: British Columbia Proclamation by His Excellency James Douglas, Companion of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of British Columbia and its Dependencies, Vice-Admiral of the same, &c., &c.
Details the power granted to James Douglas and his intentions to set aside land for the use of the Roman Catholic Church. Proclamation to be cited as the "Roman Catholic Land Act, 1861."
Title: British Columbia Proclamation By His Excellency, James Douglas, Companion of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of British Columbia, and its Dependencies, Vice-Admiral of the same, &c., &c.
Details the amendment of the laws affecting the settlement of unsurveyed Crown Lands in British Columbia. This proclamation may be cited as the "Pre-emption Consolidation Act, 1861."
The textual and photographic records in the Heber C. Jamieson fonds represent the research material gathered by Dr. Jamieson for use in speeches, teaching, or in his published works on the history of medicine in Alberta. They consist of correspondence, articles in typed or published form, bound volumes of the history and minutes of University medical clubs, news clippings, publications and photographs, which cover the period 1861 to 1961. Except for nine alphabetically arranged files of biographical information on pioneer doctors and nurses, the greater part of the collection, although in labelled folders, was in no apparent order. In many cases the relationship between doctor or nurse and hospital, or doctor or nurse and association or organization was so closely intermingled that separation into distinct groups would be impossible. To accomodate this situation, the records are divided into textual records and photographic records. Where possible similar subjects were consolidated and an index was created for information on people, institutions, and organizations.
Jamieson, Heber C.The Heber Jamieson textual records consist of correspondence, articles in typed or published form, bound volumes of the history and minutes of University medical clubs, news clippings, and publications. The records pertain chiefly to pioneers in the medical field who spent at least part of their lives in Alberta, and to the places and institutions with which they were associated. There are also some typed and printed records outlining the careers of medical practitioners in wetern and northern Canada during the 19th century, as well as histories of medical schools or associations in British Columbia, Manitoba, and Quebec. The records were created predomintly between 1900 and 1947.
The series title is based on the contents of records.
Notes for a sermon given at St. John's church in Elora (Canada West, later Ontario). Identified on the back as "September Notes."
The Reverend C.E. Thomson served at St. John's from 1857-1877, and is the likely author of this sermon.
The sermon begins with Luke XII.21 "So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."
Thomson, C.E. (Charles Edward)Notes, correspondence, memorandum, provincial and federal legislation, United Nations reports, legal dictionary entries, House of Commons and Senate debates, and legal articles regarding research on women's rights, women's employment, gender stereotypes, criminal law, and the rights of illegitimate children. Copies of historical legislation only.
Title: British Columbia Proclamation By His Excellency James Douglas, Companion of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of British Columbia and its Dependencies, Vice-Admiral of the same, &c., &c.
Details the making of James Douglas as the Governor of the Colony of British Columbia with all the power to make laws, institutions, and ordinances, for the peace, order and good Government of the same. Details the allowance for the raising of funds and loans for the establishment of the colony.
Place: C.L.O., Elora
From: Andrew Geddes
To: The Revd John Smithurst, Lea Hurst, Minto
Delivery: unknown
Details: 2pp + 1 pp (response in hand of Smithurst, and signed by him)
Notes: Correspondence from Andrew Geddes of the Crown Lands Office (C.L.O.) to Rev. Smithurst regarding the sale of two lots of land in the county of Minto. The lots stand in the name of David M. Bridgeford or Bridgford, and so Mr. Geddes asks Rev. Smithurst for further information. Mr. Geddes also updates Rev. Smithurst on the recovery of Mr. R. Caldwell, who nearly died of illness.
Rev. Smithurst responds on the same sheet of paper. He does not date his response, which presumably means that it is a rough draft of the actual letter he sent to Mr. Geddes.
Rev. Smithurst’s response explains that there is no such person as David W. Bridgford. John Bridgford had already purchased three lots in the Minto land sale but used the name of his dead son to buy additional land. John Bridgford could not transfer ownership of these additional lots without revealing his fraud. Bridgford tried to sell the land to a Mr. Thomas Dalley Senior, but Mr. Dalley refused to pay until Bridgford’s ownership could be tested. Later, Mr. Dalley split the two lots between his sons, William and Thomas Junior. William has never resided on his parcel and has tried to sell it without success. Thomas Jun. has cleared land and put up buildings. Rev. Smithurst believes Thomas Jun. would be entitled to squatter's rights.
Geddes, AndrewDate: January 1863, Epiphany
Place: Paris, C.W. [Canada West]
From: Adam Townley
To: The Honble and Right Reverend The Lord Bishop of Toronto
Details: 4 pp
Notes: The rough draft of a letter written by Reverend Townley to John Strachan, Bishop of Toronto. In the letter, Rev. Townley respectfully asks for a promotion.
Townley, AdamTitle: British Columbia Proclamation No. 12, A.D.1863, By His Excellency, James Douglas, Companion of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of British Columbia, and its Dependencies, Vice-Admiral of the same, &c., &c.
Details the pay to be determined for those holding government positions in British Columbia.
A newsprint supplement to the Free Press August 1863 issue regarding the possibility of an binational shipping canal being built through Canada and the Great Lakes, by way of which the Northwestern United States would be able to ship grain to England. Although it largely focuses on the grain trade between the United States and England, the section titled "Canadian Report - The Proposed Ottawa Canal" features some discussion of Western Canada, with specific attention paid to the "almost inexhaustible" amount of timber available in much of the Western Canadian wilderness that could be accessed as part of the canal project.
Title: British Columbia Proclamation No. 9, A.D. 1863 By His Excellency James Douglas, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of British Columbia and its Dependencies, Vice-Admiral of the same, &c., &c.
Details and Indenture between Richard Clement Moody and William Hood regarding the creation of Waggon Road and Works.