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MACDONALD, Sir John Alexander [1815-1891] [First Prime Minister of Canada (1867-73 & 1878-90)].
Autograph Letter, Signed, on 'Crown Law Department, Upper Canada' crested stationery, dated 'Office of Minister of Justice', Ottawa, Feb. 3rd, 1868, to G.H.Ryland, Registrar, Montreal.
Ottawa: 1868..
4to. pp. 1 with integral blank. (horizontal & vertical folds). with initialed free-franked cover. Reading: "I beg leave to state that in my opinion you, as Registrar of Montreal, are an officer of the Local Government, and that by such Local Government your securities are to be approved." Over the course of many years MacDonald supported George Herman Ryland, Registrar of Montreal and former Clerk of the Executive Council for the Province of Lower Canada, in his efforts to obtain financial compensation from the government. Ryland's claim was based on a promise made to him by Lord Sydenham, the first Governor-General of the United Province of Canada (1841). At the time of this letter Macdonald held the portfolio of Minister of Justice and was in the second year of his first term as Prime Minister.
$3500 USD Book Number: elala5930 Order / Enquire
MACKELCAN, G (?).
Autograph poem, signed.
n.p.: 1895..
8vo. 3 pages on watermarked paper. MACKELCAN, G (?). Autograph poem, signed, dated At the Beach, 17 Sept. 1895, on watermarked paper, to William Murray Esq. at Athol Bank in Hamilton. 8vo. pp. 3, on 3 leaves. (horizontal & vertical folds, with small tears where folds meet). with envelope. A five-stanza poem addressed to Murray on the comfort he has given Mackelcan in his time of misfortune (perhaps an election defeat?). Reading in part: "Thanks to the Scots' Canadian Bard/ Who softens much my fall so hard/ By kindly word and pleasant rhyme/ And helps me pass the vacant time/ While blindfold I must sit and wait/ Whilst the uncertain hand of fate/ Shall once again my face restore/ And give my arm the strength of yore/ The rashness of youth should sometime cool/ Many will doubtless call me fool/ But when a fiery steed your stride/ Whose fleetness is its owner's pride/ How can you check the impulse wild/ To forget ahead of comrades mild.".
$125 USD Book Number: alysser196 Order / Enquire
MAITLAND, Sir Peregrine [1777-1854].
Autograph letter, signed.
Brighton: 1834..
4to. 2 pages. (staining, small hole with no loss of text). MAITLAND, Sir Peregrine [1777-1854] [Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada (1818-1828) & of Nova Scotia (1828-32)]. Autograph letter, signed 'P.Maitland', dated Brighton, Sept. 16, 1834, to Lady Sarah (Lennox) Maitland. Offering thanks for a volume of tracts. "I doubt not that I shall find the principles which you have advocated to be such, as I should rejoice to see more prevalent, than they are at present, among the people of this Country. Having laid my hands on some old papers, I enclose for your perusal my replies to two of the numerous addresses presented to me on my departure from Upper Canada, as they may have to show you, their opinions, which in these changeful times I have continued to entertain - Having read them I would thank you to destroy them.".
$300 USD Book Number: elala816 Order / Enquire
MAITLAND, Sir Peregrine [1777-1854].
Printed document, blanks filled in, signed.
York: 1813..
folio. one page. docket title on verso. (horizontal folds). MAITLAND, Sir Peregrine [1777-1854] [Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada (1818-1828) & of Nova Scotia (1828-32)]. Printed document, blanks filled in, signed, dated York, December 1, 1813. Authorizing the payment of John Powell, Esquire, Clerk of Assize's travel allowance of 53.6.8 pounds sterling.
$300 USD Book Number: elala815 Order / Enquire
MASSEY, Eyre, First Baron Clarina [1719-1804].
Manuscript document, signed.
[cMontreal: 1767]..
folio. one page, verso blank except for statement of payment dated Montreal, July 10, 1767, signed by George Gillman, Deputy Pay Master, dated Montreal, July 10, 1767. (horizontal & vertical folds, margin ragged with short tears to folds - no loss). MASSEY, Eyre, First Baron Clarina [1719-1804] [British General]. Manuscript document, 'Acct. of Expences of His Majestys 27 or Inniskilling Regiment, incurred by Marches ordered between the 25 December 1765 and 24 June 1766', signed by Massey, undated [c1766-67]. Expenses of the 27th or Inniskilling Regiment incurred in various marches (between St. Ann and Quebec, Montreal and Quebec, Three Rivers to Montreal, &c.) commanded by Lieutenant General Warburton, Lieutenant Colonel Massey, Generals Thomas, Morris, Campbell, Hoper and Lees. Massey commanded the Niagara Expedition in 1759, the grenadiers at Montreal in 1760, at New York and Montreal (1763-69), and at Halifax (1766-80).
$400 USD Book Number: elala817 Order / Enquire
MASSEY, Raymond [1896-1983].
Typed letter, signed.
[London]: 1929..
4to. one page. (horizontal & vertical folds, light foxing). MASSEY, Raymond [1896-1983] [Canadian Actor]. Typed letter, signed, dated [London], December 14, 1929 on personal stationery. Massey advises Mr. F.A.Grover of London that he has had no involvement with the Bruton Street Club, despite newspaper announcements to the contrary.
$150 USD Book Number: elala818 Order / Enquire
McCORD, William King [1803-1858].
Autograph letter, signed.
Quebec: 1834..
8vo. 3 pages, with address & Postal Marking (Quebec DE 8 1834) on verso of third page. (horizontal & vertical folds, seal torn away from last leaf affecting a few words). McCORD, William King [1803-1858] [Judge of the Court of Circuits; Superior Court Judge]. Authograph letter, signed, dated Quebec, December 8, 1834, to his brother, John Samuel McCord [Father of David Ross McCord [1801-1865]]. Correspondence between the McCords relating to legal matters: ".you could hardly suppose that Mr. C. could have a cause to use such language with offensive intention, much less that he could do so without a cause. I may make bold to say that this view of the case has struck you since writing your letter; we will have to review that Bill of R. & A.Haddan accepted by you through Ferguson.".
$150 USD Book Number: elala812 Order / Enquire
MORRIS, Alexander [1826-1889].
Manuscript Letter in Secretarial Hand marked 'Copy'.
Fort Garry: 1872..
MORRIS, Alexander [1826-1889] [Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba and the North West Territories (1872-1877)]. Letter in Secretarial Hand marked 'Copy', to Sir John A. Macdonald, dated Fort Garry, 12 Dec., 1872. folio. pp. 3. (horizontal & vertical folds, tears along some folds - no loss of text). An important letter to the Prime Minister discussing the arrest of Louis Riel and the issue of amnesty for the insurgents in the Red River Rebellion of 1869-70. Morris had just been appointed (Dec. 2) Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba and the North West Territories. "I wrote you on the 11th since which little has transpired. I have however ascertained, that the deputation and the questions put were a plan devised at a meeting at which Riel was the central figure and they came from the meeting upon me, without malice or warning. "I found that Royal was aware of their coming but did not advise me. On reflection I feel that I could have taken no other course than I did. I gave them the amplest satisfaction as to the lands - but when asked to promise that those who had taken part in the troubles should be "inquieté" troubled, I felt it my duty at once, to explain how the law stood, as a warrant for Riel's arrest may issue at any moment and it was right that they should know that they would resist the law, if they attempted a rescue. I was then asked and this was part of the plan of the meeting, if an amnesty had not been promised and to that I could only give the one reply, that I knew of no such promises. It was an evident trap sprung upon me without malice but it has failed. Schmidt the spokesman admits their blunder, and it may lead Riel to leave the country, so Clarke and Royal think.Clarke asked me to.you, about Blake and the Amnesty. "I believe that Jetté and H? would from here have been negotiating with Blake and McKenzie for the amnesty, the aid of the French here to be given, to bring over their compatriots in Quebec, I am certain that such negotiations have been going on for some time. The Bishop called on me five days before the deputation on the same subject claiming promises and sent me a copy of a memorial for Mitchell (?).alleging promises from Lord Lisgar & Sir Clinton Murdoch, addressed to the Queen. It was sent to Lord Lisgar but never acknowledged or replied to, and the same fated attended the address of the House on the same subject last session. They talk now of sending a deputation to England. I don't think the Bishop has decided on his course, but is searching for letters or I understand he considers the course of the deputation and explains my reply by my official oath etc. etc. & that I was not yet Governor & had not as I told them been instructed from Ottawa, so long as Riel is in the country there will be agitation. He has a party of strong adherents and an arrest would probably lead to blood-shed. "The Imperial Govt. ought to deal with the matter and declare either a special or general amnesty on their own responsibility. If Lord Lisgar & Sir C.Murdock gave pledges they should be fulfilled. Promises are also alleged from Cartier but I cannot reconcile this with a letter to Howe from Bishop Taché on the subject & a reply from the council. This transpired while you were in Washington for Howe wrote the reply, I received it & Cartier gave it the finishing touches. You had better see it and send me a reply. I trust you will approve my action.".
$3000 USD Book Number: elala0003 Order / Enquire
MULOCK, Sir William [1844-1944] [North York House of Commons Representative (1882-1905), Postmaster General (1896-1905), Minister of Labour (1900-1905) & Chief Justice of Ontario (1923-[?])].
Typed letter, signed.
Ottawa: 1902..
4to. 1 page on Postmaster General letterhead. MULOCK, Sir William [1844-1944] [North York House of Commons Representative (1882-1905)], Postmaster General (1896-1905), Minister of Labour (1900-1905) & Chief Justice of Ontario (1923-[?])]. Typed letter, signed, dated Ottawa, November 11th, 1902, on Postmaster General letterhead, to William Murray Esq., Athol Bank, Hamilton. 4to. pp. 1. (horizontal folds). With free-franked envelope. Written during Mulock's term as Postmaster General of Canada: "Whilst, of course, I much appreciate the kindly spirit in which you allude to my public work, I can hardly accept your congratulations literally as my action has been of a comparatively trifling character. Still I value your kindly feelings towards myself as evidence both in recent and earlier communications. I am sending you to-say a photograph which perhaps you would honor with a place in your repertory."
$150 USD Book Number: alysser198 Order / Enquire
MULOCK, Sir William [1844-1944] [North York House of Commons Representative (1882-1905), Postmaster General (1896-1905), Minister of Labour (1900-1905) & Chief Justice of Ontario (1923-[?])].
Typed letter, signed.
Toronto: 1905..
8vo. 2 pages. MULOCK, Sir William [1844-1944] [North York House of Commons Representative (1882-1905)] Postmaster General (1896-1905), Minister of Labour (1900-1905) & Chief Justice of Ontario (1923-[?])]. Typed letter, signed, dated Toronto, Ont., 31st October, 1905, to William Murray Esq., Athol Bank, Hamilton. 8vo. pp. 2 with integral blank. (horizontal fold). With envelope (stamp present). Mulock thanks Murray for his letter & is very apologetic for his delayed response. Written the year he retired from governmental life: ".the delay was unavoidable, my time in the interval having been wholly monopolized with closing up various Departmental matters requiring attention before I left Ottawa. Whilst quite conscious of being undeserving of all which you so kindly write, I am most grateful for the generous tone of your letter and your warm feelings towards me growing out of my public career. / Far from being satisfied it is my constant regret that I accomplished so little, but this is the common experience of us all; when reviewing the past we deplore the opportunities lost beyond recall."
$150 USD Book Number: alysser199 Order / Enquire
MURRAY, Sir George [1772-1846].
Printed form letter, signed.
Paris: 1817..
folio. one page. (leaf-hand margin little tatty). MURRAY, Sir George [1772-1846] [Provisional Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada (April-July, 1815)]. Printed for letter, signed, dated Paris, 20th February, 1817, to 'The Quarter Master General of the Forces, Horse Guards, London'. Murray's Canadian appointment was very brief, and documents or letters signed by him during that period are consequently very rare. The present letter, signed by Murray in his capacity as chief of staff of the British army of occupation in France, requests the shipment of certain military effects for the British troops (officers' names entered in margin) by the Port of Calais.
$225 USD Book Number: elala824 Order / Enquire
MURRAY, William [1834-1923].
Autograph letter, signed.
Hamilton: 1898..
8vo. 1 page. MURRAY, William [1834-1923]. Autograph letter, signed, dated Hamilton 20 Nov. 1898, addressed to The Hon. A.S. Hardy [1837-1901] [Prime Minister of Ontario (1896-99]. 8vo. pp. 1, with integral blank. (horizontal fold). With envelope (stamp cut out). "Unto our proud and permanent Premier. / I think I hear the Chief today / Among his henchmen glad and gay, / Exclaim. "Since all is safe with Dryden / I'm also high and dry in my Den." / With Gibson hundreds fire ahead, / And Calder in his cauldron dead, / Even Whitney Hardy-ly can doubt / That he is spanked and up the spout. / Dear Hardy, hundred here today / Their tribute on your table lay, / And wish you health and wealth to rule / Ontario's many a year and yu`le."
$175 USD Book Number: alysser201 Order / Enquire
MURRAY, William [1834-1923].
Autograph poem, signed.
Hamilton: 1898..
8vo. 1 page. MURRAY, William [1834-1923]. Autograph poem, signed, dated Hamilton, Ontario 1 November 1898, addressed to His Excellency The Right Honorable Earl of Aberdeen [1847-1934] [Governor-General (1893-98)]. 8vo. pp. 1. (horizontal & vertical fold). Murray sends Aberdeen a poem on behalf of the city of Hamilton on the occasion of Aberdeen's return to England. This was written at the end of his term as Governor-General. ".while life remains in us we cannot forget / How much we must always remain in your debt / For kindness to Canada never before / Accorded since Cabot discovered out shore."
$150 USD Book Number: alysser200 Order / Enquire
NEW FRANCE. PROPERTY SALE.
Manuscript document, signed by 'Robert' [Bailiff?].
Montreal: 1752..
7 ¾" x 6 ¼". 3 pages on 2 leaves. (horizontal & vertical folds, small hole at one fold affecting several letters). NEW FRANCE. PROPERTY SALE. Manuscript document, signed by 'Robert' [Bailiff?], dated Montreal, February 23, 1752. An interesting document regarding the sale of the personal property of the merchant François Le Guay at the request of Louis St-Ange Charly [1703-1767?] [Fur-trader and Merchant]. Granted by the Lieutenant-General for civil and criminal affairs in the King's jurisdiction at Montreal, Jacques-Joseph Guiton De Monrepos, this ordinance demands: ".Lesdits meubles, marchandises et autres effets dont elle est chargé pour être iceux vendus et adjugés au plus offrant et dernier enchérisseur en la manière accoutumée à la première requisition qui lui en sera faite par moi.dimanche prochain ou autre suivant, lui déclarant qu'à faute et au refus par elle de ce faire conformément à la susdite ordonnance qu'elle y sera contrainte par toutes les voies de Droit dues et raisonnables même par corps.".
$400 USD Book Number: elala828 Order / Enquire
POWELL, G. [Under Secretary of State].
Typed letter, signed.
Ottawa: 1888..
folio. 1 page on the Department of the Secretary of State letterhead. POWELL, G. [Under Secretary of State]. Typed letter, signed, Ottawa 2nd June 1888, on Department of the Secretary of State letterhead, to Adam Brown Esq., Hamilton. folio. pp. 1. (horizontal folds & edges of some creases torn). [WITH:] 1-page printed poem. "I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 30th ultimo, enclosing a letter addressed to the Right Honourable Lord Stanley of Preston, newly appointed Governor General of Canada, stated to be a poetical welcome offered to His Excellency, and to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the Governor General's Secretary for the necessary action." Offered herewith is a printed copy of a poem welcoming Lord Stanley to Hamilton, presumably by Murray.
$100 USD Book Number: alysser202 Order / Enquire
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