Gibson responds to Pearce's request for maps of settlements and HBC posts in the West.
Zonder titelPearce thanks Stead for recommending publishing in a newspaper, anticipates the Royal Society will publish it.
Zonder titelStead informs Pearce that he might consider selliing his manuscript to libraries
Zonder titelMacdonald inquires if Pearce has decided to publish.
Zonder titelMckay tells Pearce he continues to read his manuscript.
Zonder titelWallace comments on Pearce's manuscripts, notes factual errors in narrative.
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelPearce responds to Wallace's comments concerning his manuscript. In particular, Pearce defends his description of the headquarters and leadership of the N.W.M.P.
Zonder titelProf. Innis thanks Pearce for a copy of his manuscript, tells him it the library appreciates material from 'western old-timers.'
Zonder titelPearce requests Prof. Martin to return his manuscript and says he is not opposed to the Provincial Librarian of Manitoba, Mr. Healy, making a copy for his institution.
Zonder titelScott tells Pearce he found his manuscript most interesting and important, recommends consulting the four western provinces to finance publication
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelPearce 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."
Zonder titelWaagen compliments Pearce on his manuscript and recommends consulting the C.P.R. for financial support in publication
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelBlack thanks Pearce for the requested article, promises to find time for the paper's presenation at the Chartered Accountant's Convenvtion in Banff.
Zonder titelNorquay questions Pearce's description of the Hudson's Bay Company compensation for Indian reserve land.
Zonder titelPearce sends Cote a copy of his letter to Norquay explaining his perspective on the Hudson's Bay Company compensation for Indian Reserves land.
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelGarner complements Pearce on his manuscript and tells him he is forwarding a copy to the Premier, the Master of Titles, and the Provincial Library
Zonder titelGarner tells Pearce he will forward his manuscript to the Premier of Saskatchewan and the Provincial Librarian.
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelPearce tells D.S. Robertson he will send him his collection of photographs of the historic West, explains he procured them in Winnipeg before 1876.
Zonder titelPearce sends Robertson his historic photographs of the West and includes an inventory.
Zonder titelPearce sends Robertson a photograph of Poundmaker, Big Bear and Father Lacombe at the Manitoba Penitentiary.
Zonder titelRobertson 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.
Zonder titelPeace tells Peters he will send him a copy of his manuscript when he addresses editorial changes.
Zonder titelPeters sends Pearce comments on his historical narrative, advises a need for photographs, more personal observation.
Zonder titelPearce tells Peters he met with Premier Greenfield and spoke with the Provincial Librarian, Mr. Jaffray concerning Jaffray's suggested manuscript changes.
Zonder titelPearce explains to E. Alexander his influence on federal cabinet during 1885-86, discusses utlimate destination of the "Last Spike."
Zonder titelPearce tells Jaffaryhe met with Campell Innis of the Canadian Historical Society and recommended hi's manuscript for publication.
Zonder titelJaffary tells Pearce he has not met with Innis Campbell, recommends Pearce attempt to publish is manuscript in serial or essay form. Discusses identity of people in a photograph of Riel's cabinet.
Zonder titelHarry 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.
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelPearce sends Steadman his memorandum concerning bull trains and travel in the early
Canadian prairies and asks for Steadman's comments
Innes tells Pearce he would like to see the Canadian North-West Historical Society publish Pearce's manuscript.
Zonder titelPearce writes to Royal North-West Mounted Police Commissioner Perry for information concerning the establishment of R.N.W.M.P. posts in western Canada.
Zonder titelPearce asks A.B. Perry for a map detailing the route of the North-West Mounted Police in 1874 from Dufferin, Manitoba to Fort MacLeod
Zonder titelCommissioner Courtland Starnes replies to Pearce's inquiry concerning the location of Ft. Walsh with a map and township diagram.
Zonder titelPearce inquires concerning the Aboriginal Battle of Belly River and Jerry Potts.
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelPearce explains to Woods the location of aboriginal "wintering places." Indicates several notable locations.
Zonder titelPearce tells R. Hardisty his memories of his father during important events in the Northweast Territories in the 1880s .
Zonder titelPearce 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
Zonder titelPearce asks Magrath for information concerning the location of an Indian sun dial in southern Alberta.
Zonder titelHoway 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.
Zonder titelPearce sends Coyne a copy of his manuscript and asks him if he will proofread and edit it.
Zonder titelPearce sends Burpee the last nine chapters in his historical manuscript asking him for his editorial comments.
Zonder titelChristie gives Pearce further information on the "warping" (towing) of ships up the Grand Rapids.
Zonder titelWilliam Robinson sends Pearce information concerning early shipping on the North and South Saskatechewan rivers.
Zonder titelConybeare 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.
Zonder titelPearce writes the Department of Justice to obtain information on the career of Colonel James Farquharson Macleod. The information will be used to design a plaque commemorating the city of Calgary by Col. Macleod.
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelA query on the origins of the town of Livingstone and Ft. Pelly, the establishment of the NWMP in Battleford and the arrival of Hon. David Laird as Lieutenant Governor of the North-West Territories.
Zonder titelColeman provides Pearce with information regarding the selection of the capital of the North-West Territories including the origins of Ft.Livingstone Saskatchewan.
Zonder titelPearce asks Hume to provide him with information regarding the development of the Postal Service in the West.
Zonder titelPearce sends Mr. Cambpell an early draft of a manuscript concerning land titles asking for comment. Comments on publishing the work.
Zonder titelBlack 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.
Zonder titelPearce provides more detail about a paper he wrote for Black for the 1917 Association of Chartered Accountants meeting. He also comments on writing a Historical Manuscript documenting the development of the West.
Zonder titelBlack comments on the reception of Pearce's paper regarding the settlement of the West at a meeting of the Association of Dominion Chartered Accountants.
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelPearce sends Dennis changes to his paper on "Land Matters in the West."
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelGodsal 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.
Zonder titelHistoric Sites and Monuments Board of Canada discusses historic sites in Western Canada.
Zonder titelPearce describes his understanding of the origins of the name Kicking Horse River
Zonder titelJudge Howay is inquirying for Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada concerning "Indian wintering quarters"
Zonder titelBuilding of earliest rail lines, includes reference to related Winnipeg Telegram article.
Zonder titelConcerns construction contract with Hudson Bay Railway
Zonder titelHeaman offers Pearce detailed information on Western railway construction.
Zonder titelDetailed information on the track from Port Arthur to Vancouver
Zonder titelPearce asks Mr. Lynch from the Dept. of the Interior for a copy of his 1885 "The North-West Half-Breed Grant."
Zonder titelDumas comments on the paper Pearce presented to the Alberta Military Institute regarding land titles in the West.
Zonder titelTaylor proposes to write a biography of Pearce, and Pearce offers his assitance.
Zonder titelIn pursuit of wriiting a history of the causes of the Second Riel Rebellion, Grogan writes to Pearce.
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelEdward Taylor comments on the address to the Alberta Military Institute published in "The Morning Albertan."
Zonder titelPearce sends Shanks a copy of his address to the Alberta Mlitary Institue "Reminiscences Concerning Surveys" and comments on the causes of the 1885 Riel Rebellion.
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelPearce comments on his work for the Dominion Land Board, and scrip.
Zonder titelPearce reflects on Coleman's critique of his paper "Titles to Land in Three Prairie Provinces."
Zonder titelPearce thanks Godfrey for his comments on the paper he wrote for a meeting of The Association of Dominion Chartered Accountants.
Zonder titelPearce informs MacDonald of his paper "Titles to Land in the Three Prairie Provinces", and requests information regarding telegraph development in the West.
Zonder titelPearce comments on the causes of the Riel Rebellion and the Louis Riel Trial.
Zonder titelPearces writes to former colleague at the Department of the Interior for a copy of his 1886 North-West Half-Breed Grant report. Also provides brief summary of report.
Zonder titelPearce thanks Rothwell for his unsuccessful efforts in locating his 1886 Federal Half-Breed Reportq
Zonder titelLynch sends Pearce 12 photostat copies of the "Detailed Report on the North-West Half-Breed Grant" in response to Pearce's request. He also thanks Pearce for sending him a copy the paper he delivered before the Alberta Military Institute.
Zonder titelSmith comments on the "Wild Land Tax Act." This Act direcly affected the Hudson's Bay Company.
Zonder titelR.F. Clarke requests information on land settlement in the West for the Dominion Land Surveyors Historical and Biographical Committee.
Zonder titelPearce requests information regarding an early map of the C.P.R. land holdings from Montreal to the Pacific.
Zonder titelPayne 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.
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelMacdowell provides Pearce with information regarding telegraphs.
Zonder titelPearce provides Frank Oliver with several copies of questions regarding the development of telegraph lines and asks Oliver to distribute the questions to informed parties.
Zonder titelPearce provides Hume with a list of questions regarding the development of telegraph lines in the West.
Zonder titelPearce discusses the development of Livingstone.
Zonder titelPearce 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.
Zonder titelLasoie offers editorial comments on Pearce's historical manuscript, questions Pearce's depiction of aborignal script.
Zonder titelPearce responds to Tassie's editorial comments concerning his historical manuscript.
Zonder titelPearce informs Prof. Fay he will pay for printing his own manuscript and is looking for a good price.
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