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Statement of account from James Hartney

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Date: 10 August 1852

Collection/Fonds: McLachlin Bros. fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

1 document

Date: 10 August 1852

Format: textual records

Collection/Fonds: McLachlin Bros. fonds

Description Level: Item

Series: F209

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

Scope and Content: Statement of account from James Hartney.

Notes: Envelope 4

Access Restriction: Use digital copy only. Archivist's permission required to access original.

Accession No.: 2003-0164

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2003-0164_MU1957_1852_CorFromJamesHartney.pdf

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Letter from John Campbell to his father

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Date: 9 March 1875

Collection/Fonds: Malcolm Campbell fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: Digital copy only

1 image

Date: 9 March 1875

Format: electronic records

Collection/Fonds: Malcolm Campbell fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: Digital copy only

Scope and Content: Letter from John Campbell to his father.

Notes: Letter was scanned and returned to donor.

Accession No.: 2012-0297

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HARTNEY, James

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Text: On Nov. 18, 1918, James Hartney, age 60, of Perth. ( WM Nov. 29, 1918, p. 4 )*

Index: Death Index

Link: Arnprior Watchman p. 4

Text: On Nov. 18, 1918, James Hartney, age 60, of Perth. ( WM Nov. 29, 1918, p. 4 )*

Index: Death Index

Link: Arnprior Watchman p. 4

Date: 1918-11-29

Newspaper: Arnprior Watchman

Page: 4

Letter to H. F. McLachlin from Alex McPhee advising settlement of accounts

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Date: 24 January 1882

Collection/Fonds: McLachlin Bros. fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

1 document

Date: 24 January 1882

Format: textual records

Collection/Fonds: McLachlin Bros. fonds

Description Level: Item

Series: F209

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

Scope and Content: In this letter from Palmer Rapids, Alex McPhee advised H. F. McLachlin to settle the old firm's accounts as some things were not working to his satisfaction. There was also a considerable owing in Montreal and Ottawa and there was push for their pay and no money.

Notes: Envelope 14

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Accession No.: 2003-0164

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2003-0164_MU1957_1882_CorFromAlexMcPhee.pdf

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HARTNEY, Mrs. James

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Text: In Aug., 1901, at Toronto, Mrs. James Hartney. ( Aug. 13, 1931, p. 6 )

Index: Death Index

Link: Arnprior Chronicle p. 6

Text: In Aug., 1901, at Toronto, Mrs. James Hartney. ( Aug. 13, 1931, p. 6 )

Index: Death Index

Link: Arnprior Chronicle p. 6

Date: 1931-08-13

Newspaper: Arnprior Chronicle

Page: 6

Letter from John Whyte of Pakenham regarding Arnprior tenancy

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Date: 26 April 1852

Collection/Fonds: McLachlin Bros. fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

1 document

Date: 26 April 1852

Format: textual records

Collection/Fonds: McLachlin Bros. fonds

Description Level: Item

Series: F209

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

Scope and Content: An indication that McLachlin was going to repair Arnprior but was having difficulty coming to an agreement with James Hartney, the tenant/caretaker. Whyte indicated that his readiness to replace Hartney.

Notes: Envelope 4

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Accession No.: 2003-0164

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2003-0164_MU1957_1852_CorFromJohnWhyte.pdf

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Letter from James Pinhey offering of his services for new village of Arnprior

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Date: 6 September 1852

Collection/Fonds: McLachlin Bros. fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

1 document

Date: 6 September 1852

Format: textual records

Collection/Fonds: McLachlin Bros. fonds

Description Level: Item

Series: F209

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

Scope and Content: An offer to do a survey for the Village of Arnprior and/or manage McLachlin's business there..

Notes: Envelope 4

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Accession No.: 2003-0164

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2003-0164_MU1957_1852-09-06_CorFromJamesPinhey.pdf

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Letter to McNab of McNab and William Yuill from David Russell of Pakenham

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Date: 25 September 1843

Collection/Fonds: Gail Manson fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 2 images : colour ; digital only

Reference No.: 0

1 document

Date: 25 September 1843

Format: electronic records

Collection/Fonds: Gail Manson fonds

Description Level: Item

Fonds No.: 0357

Reference No.: 0

Physical Description: 2 images : colour ; digital only

Conservation: Originals were unfolded, flattened, given acid-free envelopes and returned to donor.

Acquisition Source: Mrs. Gail Manson of White Lake

Scope and Content: From a description of the letter in Peter Hessel's book, McNab: The Township: 'David Russell of Pakenham to "McNab of McNab and William Yuill", asking them to determine the annual rent of McNab's property on Waba Creek for a potential development of the water power generated by the falls in Waba Creek. (It was in the fall of 1843 that the Laird was forced to demolish his sawmill and dam.)'

Notes: The originals were returned after scanning. A searchable transcription is attached to the letter.

Related Material: See Peter Hessel's book, McNab: The Township for a broader history of the Laird's settlement and occupation of the area.

Accession No.: 2016-0357

Documents

2016-0357_1843_ No3McNabandWilliamYuill.pdf

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Letter from Laird McNab to his son Allan at White Lake

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Date: 19 July 1845

Collection/Fonds: Gail Manson fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 4 images : colour ; digital only

Reference No.: 0

1 document

Date: 19 July 1845

Format: electronic records

Collection/Fonds: Gail Manson fonds

Description Level: Item

Fonds No.: 0357

Reference No.: 0

Physical Description: 4 images : colour ; digital only

Conservation: Originals were unfolded, flattened, given acid-free envelopes and returned to donor.

Acquisition Source: Mrs. Gail Manson of White Lake

Scope and Content: From a description of the letter in Peter Hessel's book, McNab: The Township: 'Laird to his son Allan at White Lake, from caledonia Springs (near Hawkesbury) where he stayed to "take the water". He was suffering from a severe cold and a hand disabled with rheumatism. He was afraid that he would never be able to use his hand again. "The doctor informs me I was too long of coming, had I only come a month or six weeks sooner, I would have had a much better chance, but I was so Anxious about the roads that I stayed too long for my benefit..." He mentioned seeing Thomas Keefer in Bytown regarding a proposed road that would affect the prperty at White Lake. The Laird sold Allan's pony to The Hon. Captain Stanley, A.D.C. and planned to make arrangements about the farm. "You will now have nothing to do but attend to the little Wheat and Potatoes, tis therefore Needless keeping any more Servants". There are references to financial difficulties concerning timber duties, to several people owing him money, and to the expenses he faced at Caledonia Springs, where he intended to stay for some time.'

Notes: The originals were returned after scanning.

Related Material: See Peter Hessel's book, McNab: The Township for a broader history of the Laird's settlement and occupation of the area.

Accession No.: 2016-0357

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2016-0357_1845_No6CaledoniaSprings.pdf

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Letter to Daniel McLachlin from Thomas Edgar regarding his late son, David

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Date: 1863

Collection/Fonds: Daniel McLachlin (Texas) fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

1 document

Date: 1863

Format: textual records

Collection/Fonds: Daniel McLachlin (Texas) fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

Scope and Content: Written from Chatham, this letter from Thomas Edgar asks McLachlin what has been done with his son David's body, where he is buried and whether he can send his belongings back home. David Edgar drowned in the Madawaska river during his employ with McLachlin.

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Accession No.: 1999-0117

Documents

1999-0117_1863_CorFromThosEdgar.pdf

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Letter to Daniel McLachlin from Thomas Edgar regarding his late son, David

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Date: 1863

Collection/Fonds: Daniel McLachlin (Texas) fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

1 document

Date: 1863

Format: textual records

Collection/Fonds: Daniel McLachlin (Texas) fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

Scope and Content: This letter is another request of McLachlin to send his son's belongings home. He writes that he received some clothing, but that he knows there was more in the trunk he took with him. He also asks again where David is buried and whether he was put into a coffin.

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Accession No.: 1999-0117

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1999-0117_1863-01-14_CorFromthosEdgar.pdf

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Letter to Daniel McLachlin from Thomas Edgar regarding his late son, David

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Date: 1863

Collection/Fonds: Daniel McLachlin (Texas) fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

1 document

Date: 1863

Format: textual records

Collection/Fonds: Daniel McLachlin (Texas) fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

Scope and Content: One of multiple letters from Thomas Edgar, writing to McLachlin inquiring about his son who drowned on the Madawaska on October 14th, 1862. He asks about sending his belongings home, where he is buried and whether he was buried in a coffin.

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Accession No.: 1999-0117

Documents

1999-0117_1863-04_CorFromThosEdgar.pdf

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Letter from James Wilson regarding bail

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Date: 6 September 1848

Collection/Fonds: Daniel McLachlin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1mm textual records

1 document

Date: 6 September 1848

Format: textual records

Collection/Fonds: Daniel McLachlin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1mm textual records

Scope and Content: Wilson was writing from the Bytown jail asking for bail money. He was sued for trespassing in a house that he bought and paid for. He also discussed other people who said they would help him but did not and offered to do any work the addressee might have for him.

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Accession No.: 1993-0011

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1993-0011-6_1848_CorFromJamesWilson.pdf

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Letter to D. McLachlin from James Wells regarding notice of account

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Date: 23 July 1854

Collection/Fonds: McLachlin Bros. fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

1 document

Date: 23 July 1854

Format: textual records

Collection/Fonds: McLachlin Bros. fonds

Description Level: Item

Series: F209

Physical Description: 1 mm textual records

Scope and Content: Letter to D. McLachlin from James Wells regarding notice of account.

Notes: Envelope 6

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Accession No.: 2003-0164

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2003-0164_MU1957_1854_CorFromJamesWells.pdf

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Pakenham, County of Lanark

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Date: unknown

Collection/Fonds: Peter Hessel collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: blueprint; Size: 68 x 75

Reference No.: M008

Date: unknown

Format: map

Collection/Fonds: Peter Hessel collection

Description Level: Item

Fonds No.: 0021

Series: 3

Reference No.: M008

Publication: John Booth, Deputy Surveyor, 1822

Physical Description: blueprint; Size: 68 x 75

Material Details: Scale: 1 in. = 40 chains

Physical Condition: torn a bit

Scope and Content: Shows part of White Lake (Wa-ba-lak) and Waba Creek (Wabalak's River), part of the Mississippi River, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Pakenham Station, Harveys Falls (Rapids).

Notes: Under the direction of R. Sherwood, March 1835. However the CPR is a later date

Accession No.: 1994-0021

Subject Access: Maps - Lot Plan

Geographic Access: Pakenham

Pakenham History

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Collection/Fonds: Peter Hessel collection

Description Level: File

Format: textual records; photographic

Collection/Fonds: Peter Hessel collection

Description Level: File

Fonds No.: 0021

Series: 1

Subseries: PAK1

Scope and Content: Event report: Watchman, Dec. 20, 1918, page 1: Article on early buildings in Pakenham (taken from Almonte Gazette in 1867).; 1. Photocopy of clipping from Weekly News, Mar. 24, 1906: Pakenham Notes. Cavanagh, J. Murphy (cheese factory), Lord’s Day Alliance, Rev. R.H. Warren, David Storey, John Dickson, Hampton Comba, Samuel Arthurs, Allan Whyte, George Somerton, William Fishenden, William Lesage.; 2. Clipping of article in Arnprior Guide, Jan. 19, 1966, by Bernie Bedore, entitled “Pakenham’s Five Arch Stone Bridge”, with photos. Pakenham bridge.; 3. Clipping of article (date?) “Sixth history book details the recreational past of Pakenham” re Tweedsmuir Histories by Pakenham Women’s Institute.; 4. Clipping of article by Ed Weese (Journal): “Seek Place in History For Old Stone Bridge”. Re Centennial Committee headed by Donald Dodds. Wooden bridge continuously damaged by ice. In 1901, stone bridge was built for $13,000. 70 men on the job, begun on August 23, completed on Oct. 23 — seven weeks ahead of schedule.; 5. Clipping from Ottawa Citizen, Dec. 3, 1988, article re Pakenham Bridge by Trish Dyer (colour photo of bridge and several other colour photos of Pakenham). Robert Harvey, John Powell, Andrew Dickson. Stonebridge, Ironside home, Brookins House, St. Peter Celestine Church, Andrew’ Dickson’s mill. Thora and Robert Pugh.; 6. Clipping of article from Arnprior Guide, May 4, 1977 re Pakenham (Scott’s General Store, Pakenham General Store). Photos. Robert Scott, Mary Scott. Scott & Halliday.; 7. Real estate listing of “Pub/restaurant” building in Pakenham, in 1996 it was listed for $299,900 (reduced from $344,900).; 8. Letter by Hugh A. Halliday to Peter Hessel, dated Jan. 18, 1989, re militia and the “Battle of Pakenham”.; 9. Letter by Peter Hessel to Halliday in reply to the above, dated March 15, 1989.; 10. Letter by Hugh A. Halliday to Peter Hessel, dated May 30, 1989 re militia history and Archibald McNab’s role in it.; 11. Clipping of article in The Country Connection (winter 1992/93), by S. Bernard Shaw, entitled “The Battle of Pakenham”.; 12. Photocopy of the above article.; 13. Photocopy of article from The Beaver, vol. 76, No. 1 (Feb./Mar. 1996) entitled “the So-Called ‘Battle of Pakenham’” by Hugh A. Halliday, in reply to Bernard Shaw’s article.; 14. Handwritten letter by Mary Plaunt to Peter Hessel, dated Jan. 12, 1993 re James Hartney.; 15. Notes for a speech at the Pakenham “Hunters’ Dinner” (late 1980s) by Peter Hessel re the “Battle of Pakenham”; 16. Colour photos (and negatives) of Pakenham taken by Peter Hessel in October 1998.; 17. Black and white postcard of Pakenham (Bridge and Roller Mills). Notes in the back are not relevant to the card.; 18. Photocopy of article (Peter’s Point) by Peter Hessel in the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide (January 1987) regarding the “Battle of Pakenham”.; 20. Photocopy of pages from Desmond Morton, “Rebellions in Canada”, the article called “The Rebellion in Upper Canada”. This has some relevance to the area only as background to the “Battle of Pakenham”.; 21. Brochure called “Pakenham 1900-2000”. Corinne MacFarlane, Curator, Pakenham Women’s Institute, April 2000 (2nd Edition). Information from the 10 Tweedsmuir Histories of Pakenham Women’s Institute.; 22. 75th anniversary booklet of St. Andrew’s United Church in Pakenham, 1973.; 23. Black and white picture postcard showing Mr. George Francis in a horse-drawn buggy driving past the United Church (photo about 1922, reprinted in 1989).