Commissioner Perry responds to Pearce's inquiry, telling him he will look for a map documenting the 1874 N.W.M.P. march to Ft. MacLeod.
Pearce, WilliamNorquay questions Pearce's description of the Hudson's Bay Company compensation for Indian reserve land.
Norquay, A.Mr. Norquay returns Pearce's manuscript with comments from Mr. Macdonald concerning telegraph extension from Athabasca to Ft. McMurray, and comments from Cpt. Julian Mills for further information on Northern
Waterways.
Garner tells Pearce he will forward his manuscript to the Premier of Saskatchewan and the Provincial Librarian.
Garner, Col. A. C.Detailed response to Pearce's inquiry concerning transcontinental railway projects.
Shortt, AdamBedford provides Pearce with information regarding Postal Routes in the West.
Bedford, SpencerBedford provides Peace with information regarding the Postal Service in the West.
Bedford, SpencerBlack comments on the reception of Pearce's paper regarding the settlement of the West at a meeting of the Association of Dominion Chartered Accountants.
Black, F. M.Black suggests that Pearce write a historical manuscript and requests Pearce to write a paper for the Association of Dominion Chartered Accountants.
Black, F. M.Discusses locations of Buffalo Jumping Pounds in Alberta
Pearce, WilliamBurpee offers a critique of Pearce's paper "Titles to Land in the Three Prairie Provinces."
Burpee, Lawrence J.Burpee informs Pearce the Royal Society cannot afford to publish Pearce's manuscript.
Burpee, Lawrence J.Burpee informs Pearce that he expects the Royal Society to print Pearce's manuscript, and agrees to critque Pearce's Manuscript.
Burpee, Lawrence J.Mayor Webster returns Pearce's manuscript concerning settlement of land claims in Calgary and vicinity.
Webster, G. H.Cambie voices surprise at Gen. Ruttan's indiferrence to history.
Pearce, WilliamInnes tells Pearce he would like to see the Canadian North-West Historical Society publish Pearce's manuscript.
Campbell, InnesCampbell provides Pearce with a detailed critque of Pearce's Manuscript.
Campbell, IsaacCampbell critiques Pearce's manuscript.
Campbell, IsaacConybeare 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.
Conybeane, K. C.Chester Martin informs Pearce he has read his manuscript. He commends him for focussing on facts and not adding personal reminiscences.
Martin, ChesterMartin assures Pearce the University of Manitoba Librarian returned his copy of the manuscript
Martin, ChesterMartin tells Pearce the Provincial Library of Manitoba will return his manuscript
Martin, ChesterChristie sends Pearce information concerning gteh Steamer "North West."
Christie, J.Garner complements Pearce on his manuscript and tells him he is forwarding a copy to the Premier, the Master of Titles, and the Provincial Library
Garner, Col. A. C.Invitation from Western Canadian Irrigation Association for Pearce to speak on the topic of the North West Saskatchewan Irrigation Project.
Colley, JamesCommissioner Courtland Starnes replies to Pearce's inquiry concerning the location of Ft. Walsh with a map and township diagram.
Starnes, CourtlandStarnes asks Pearce for information concerning the discovery on a farm in Saskatchewan of a limestone slab marking the grave of a Native Cree.
Starnes, CourtlandCommissioner Starnes sends Pearce a letter from J.B. Harkin of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board concerning the commemoration of the site of Old Fort Walsh.
Starnes, CourtlandPersonal letters sent to SBS from William Pearce, Chief Inspector of Surveys for the Canadian Government; his letters are long and newsy and provide much detail about crops, land use and development, etc. in Western Canada
Pearce, WilliamStarnes replies to Pearce's inquiry with a list documenting the establishment of Police Posts in Western Canada.
Starnes, CourtlandCommissioner Starnes sends Pearce a list of appointments of Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners since inception.
Starnes, CourtlandComments on laying track westward. Some comments on the Battle of Batoche.
Pearce, WilliamColeman replied to Pearce concerning allegations of corruption amongst Canadian Dominion government employees.
Pearce, WilliamPearce requests a copy of his report on the "North-West Half-Breed Grant"
Pearce, WilliamDeville thanks Pearce for forwarding him a copy of his article printed in The Morning Albertan regarding the second Riel Rebellion.
Pearce, WilliamMcDonald provides Pearce with information regarding the development of telegraph lines in the West.
McDonald, D. H.Dr. Maclaren thanks Pearce for sending copies of his address to the Military Institute and his report to the Alberta Land Surveyors' Association.
Pearce, WilliamRobertson thanks Pearce for sending his historic photograph collection, tells Pearce his father recognizes Pearce's photo of Riel because Riel placed his father in prison during the 1869 uprising.
Pearce, WilliamD.S. Robertson inquires if he can acquire copies of Pearce's collection of photograph concerning Western Canadian history.
Pearce, WilliamDumas comments on the paper Pearce presented to the Alberta Military Institute regarding land titles in the West.
Dumas, G.Sapir tells Pearce the Royal Society will not likely publish his manuscript next year.
Sapir, E.Building of earliest rail lines, includes reference to related Winnipeg Telegram article.
Pearce, WilliamE. 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.
Deville, E.Edmund Pinchbeck, Secretary-Treasurer of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts invites Pearce to give a lecture on the history of Alberta to the Association's annual convention.
Pinchbeck, EdmundEdmund Taylor asks Pearce to supply him with information regarding the development of the West.
Taylor, EdwardDenville thanks Pearce for his article published in the Morning Albertan concerning the 1885 North-West Rebellion
Deville, E.E.G. White tells Pearce he is arranging to have a photographer go West to take photos of significant areas of historic interest.
White , E. G.Information on early railraods and telegraphs in Western Canada
Pearce, WilliamPeters sends Pearce comments on his historical narrative, advises a need for photographs, more personal observation.
Peters, F. H.Peters tells Pearce Premier Greenfield of Alberta would like to review a copy of his manuscript
Peters, F. H.Peters returns Pearce's manuscript with contemporary and historical photographs, tells Pearce a personal visit would not change the Department's decision not to publish
Peters, F. H.F.H. Peters sends Pearce the editorial comments of A.M. Narraway.
Peters, F. H.Peters explains to Pearce that he cannot obtain free copies of maps from the Topographical Survey of Canada. Peters tells Pearce he has had his manuscript typed and will have it circulated and read by certain members of the Department of the Interior. He will collect opinions on whether these men believe the Department should publish Pearce's work. Peters finally acknowledges receipt of Pearce's photographs, he refrains from commenting on the photos until he learns if the the Department will print his work.
Peters, F. H.Peters tells Pearce he has begun the process of publishing his historical narrative through the Department of the Interior.
Peters, F. H.Peters tells Pearce the Department of the Interior is not very interested in publishing his manuscript, hopeful the advocacy of Alberta Premier Greenfield will help.
Peters, F. H.Peters tells Pearce the Department of the Interior will not print his manuscript, recommends the Board of Historical Publications of the Archives and Dr. Adam Shortt.
Peters, F. H.Details of first locomotive to reach Manitoba.
Pearce, WilliamBlack thanks Pearce for the requested article, promises to find time for the paper's presenation at the Chartered Accountant's Convenvtion in Banff.
Black, F. M.Black requests information on land division in the Western Prairie Provinces. Black intends to use the information in a 1917 address to the Association of Dominion Chartered Accountants.
Black, F. M.Frank D. Wilson supplies Pearce with information concerning transportation, predominantly shipping, and the opening of Athabasca Landing and the Athabasca river system for trade.
Wilson, Frank D.Frank D. Wilson supplies Pearce with more information concerning mid-nineteen century transportion in Northern Alberta.
Wilson, Frank D.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.
Godsal, F. W.Godsal talks about the need to begin documenting significant historic locations in western Canada
Godsal, F. W.Godal describes his understanding of the origins of the name Kicking Horse River
Godsal, F. W.Godsal talks about the origins of the National Park now called "Head Smashed at Buffalo Jump"
Godsal, F. W.Godsal reminisces about the CPR work in the West since his arrival in 1882
Godsal, F. W.Howay tells Pearce he does not see the use in marking an "Indian Wintering Quarter" as an historic site, however, he is interested in Pearce's suggestion of buffalo jumping ponds.
Howay, Frederic WilliamJudge Howay is inquirying for Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada concerning "Indian wintering quarters"
Howay, Frederic WilliamCuming 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."
Cuming, F. W. C.Bennett asks Pearce for information concerning Flag Staff Hills and a rumoured Treaty signed in 1885.
Bennett, G. A.General Correspondence – Letters from family and friends, re: various matters; includes a letter from the parent seeking further information about a son killed in South Africa. Handwritten.
Pearce, WilliamGen. Ruttan's recollection of the first locomotives in Manitoba
Pearce, WilliamMunroe supplies Pearce with his recollection of dates of track laying in the West.
Munroe, GeorgeG.G. Ommanney provides Pearce with information regarding telegraphs.
Ommanney, G. G.Lasoie offers editorial comments on Pearce's historical manuscript, questions Pearce's depiction of aborignal script.
Tassie, Gilbert C.In pursuit of wriiting a history of the causes of the Second Riel Rebellion, Grogan writes to Pearce.
Pearce, WilliamGrogan thanks Pearce for supplying information for his research into the North-West Rebellion. He also promises Pearce a copy of his article.
Pearce, WilliamGrogan describes his unsuccessful effort to locate Pearce's report
Pearce, WilliamGrogan mails Pearce the first three chapters of his proposed book "The Real Riel Rebellion" and asks for Pearce's opinion.
Pearce, WilliamInformation for narrative history of railway line in Western Canada
Pearce, WilliamRiley asks Pearce for information concerning the navigation of the South Saskatchewan River between Medicine Hat and Lethbridge.
Riley, H. W.Detailed information on the track from Port Arthur to Vancouver
Dixon, H. A.Pearce's presentation to the Alberta Military Institute delivered in Edmonton on the 6th of October 1923.
Pearce, WilliamHarry Steadman, fromer North West Mounted Police Officer, congradulates Pearce on his manuscript and notices that Pearce has not mentioned any personal experiences. He comments that the manuscript should be published.
Pearce, WilliamSteadman sends Pearce a list of facts concerning early events in the development of the Canadian West.
Pearce, WilliamSteadman returns Pearce's manuscript and comments that Colonel Denis should assist Pearce in publication
Pearce, WilliamGrual sends Pearce a quote for the cost of printing his narrative.
Grual, H. C.Oswald requests to keep his copy of Pearce's manuscript.
Oswald, H. C.Oswald tells Pearce he will return his copy of Pearce's manuscript and requests to copy some portions.
Oswald, H. C.Dates of track laying in the West and the best sources of information.
Beasley, H. E.Beasley offers Pearce information concerning the first survey of the E&N Railway.
Beasley, H. E.Helen Unwin requests Pearce intervene with the NWMP for an unpaid bill.
Unwin, HelenConcerns construction contract with Hudson Bay Railway
Pearce, WilliamBostock asks permission from Pearce to discuss with Dr. Adam Shortt and Dr. Doughty of the Dominion Archives the possibility of placing a copy of his manuscript in their institution.
Bostock, HewitteSmith comments on the "Wild Land Tax Act." This Act direcly affected the Hudson's Bay Company.
Smith, H. H.H.H. Smith, former Commissioner of Dominion Lands and Pearce's superior, critiques Pearce's paper "Titles to Land in the Three Prairie Provinces."
Smith, H. H.The Toronto General Trusts Coroporation asks Pearce to give an estimated value to two properties in and near Calgary.
Smith, H. H.Pearce writes of his interest in some day indexing his historic photos and writing a historic manuscript
Pearce, WilliamPearce writes of significant sites in Alberta including an Indian burying site near Macleod
Godsal, F. W.Mckay tells Pearce he continues to read his manuscript.
McKay, Hon. James